Grand Blanc News tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/grandblanc/index.ssf/4169 2018-11-17T05:42:19Z The Latest News, Updates and Opinions from Grand Blanc, Michigan. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Slam dunk contest hypes hundreds at Grand Blanc Bobcat Madness tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.22081308 2018-11-17T05:41:50Z 2018-11-17T05:42:19Z A slam dunk contest between four varsity boys basketball players was a crowd favorite, as many watched on with anticipation as freshman Ty Rodgers leapt over the top of his sophomore teammate Braylon Neal making a dunk with ease. Jake May | jmay2@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/jmay563/index.html A slam dunk contest between four varsity boys basketball players was a crowd favorite, as many watched on with anticipation as freshman Ty Rodgers leapt over the top of his sophomore teammate Braylon Neal making a dunk with ease. Grand Blanc Township police to crack down on school bus stop violators tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22076729 2018-11-12T12:00:00Z 2018-11-12T18:08:32Z The department announced it will begin "intensified enforcement efforts" beginning Monday, Nov. 12 and target high school, middle school, and elementary bus routes after recent deaths across the country. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The department announced it will begin "intensified enforcement efforts" beginning Monday, Nov. 12 and target high school, middle school, and elementary bus routes after recent deaths across the country. Crash shuts down portion of Saginaw Road in Grand Blanc Township tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22063702 2018-10-28T16:18:54Z 2018-10-28T17:28:27Z Genesee County 911 reported a crash around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at Belle Tire, 6066 S. Saginaw Road. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html Genesee County 911 reported a crash around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at Belle Tire, 6066 S. Saginaw Road. New splash pad, ice skating rink coming to Grand Blanc park tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22058953 2018-10-23T23:31:00Z 2018-10-23T23:32:59Z The plan is to construct a 50-square-foot by 100-square foot splash pad/ice rink area in the western portion of the park. The ice will hold up to 53 degrees, Jean-Buhrer said. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The plan is to construct a 50-square-foot by 100-square foot splash pad/ice rink area in the western portion of the park. The ice will hold up to 53 degrees, Jean-Buhrer said. Nearly 1,200 customers without power in Genesee County tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22040746 2018-10-08T01:31:00Z 2018-10-08T01:42:37Z The Consumers Energy outage map reports approximately 800 customers in the dark in an area encompassing Bristol Road to the north, Irish Road to the east, Perry Road to the south, and Genesee Road to the west. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The Consumers Energy outage map reports approximately 800 customers in the dark in an area encompassing Bristol Road to the north, Irish Road to the east, Perry Road to the south, and Genesee Road to the west. Transgender student, counter-protesters have message of love for Westboro picketers tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22037261 2018-10-04T20:35:00Z 2018-10-04T20:35:23Z "If I could say one thing directly to them, it wouldn't be anything hateful. It would probably be something along the lines of the fact that God does not hate, he only loves his children," he said. "That they should try and love their neighbor and coexist with everyone peacefully, to always spread the love and to not just sit and spew hatred onto people with different beliefs than what they have." Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html "If I could say one thing directly to them, it wouldn't be anything hateful. It would probably be something along the lines of the fact that God does not hate, he only loves his children," he said. "That they should try and love their neighbor and coexist with everyone peacefully, to always spread the love and to not just sit and spew hatred onto people with different beliefs than what they have." Westboro Baptist Church plans pickets at three mid-Michigan schools tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22027586 2018-09-26T22:59:00Z 2018-09-27T01:10:22Z The stops planned for Friday, Oct. 5, by the group include Southwestern Classical Academy in Flint, University of Michigan-Flint during the Society of Environmental Journalists conference, and outside Grand Blanc High School. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The stops planned for Friday, Oct. 5, by the group include Southwestern Classical Academy in Flint, University of Michigan-Flint during the Society of Environmental Journalists conference, and outside Grand Blanc High School. Officials mum on Grand Blanc, Carman-Ainsworth school investigations tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.22027453 2018-09-26T21:46:00Z 2018-09-26T21:46:21Z One of the incidents took place last week involving a ground of seventh- and eighth-grade boys in the locker room at Grand Blanc East Middle School, 6100 Perry Road, in Grand Blanc Township. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html One of the incidents took place last week involving a ground of seventh- and eighth-grade boys in the locker room at Grand Blanc East Middle School, 6100 Perry Road, in Grand Blanc Township. Pro-Am Tournament kicks off Ally Challenge weekend of events tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/flint/index.ssf/2553.22011567 2018-09-14T00:07:38Z 2018-09-14T00:26:05Z Kaitlynn Sullivan | ksullivan@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/ksullivan18/index.html New restaurant moving into former Grand Blanc Township Halo Burger tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21989326 2018-08-27T23:11:00Z 2018-08-27T23:11:14Z Olivia Ross, the marketing manager for Halo Burger, confirmed the new business is leasing the Holly Road building from Halo Country LLC. The Grand Blanc Township Halo Burger location closed in September 2017. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html Olivia Ross, the marketing manager for Halo Burger, confirmed the new business is leasing the Holly Road building from Halo Country LLC. The Grand Blanc Township Halo Burger location closed in September 2017. Grand Blanc football coach died after crash in Burton tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21975236 2018-08-13T23:03:00Z 2018-08-13T23:31:05Z "The athletic program at Grand Blanc is a tight-knit community that is deeply feeling this loss, and we plan to provide as much support to the staff and players as they need in this difficult time," reads the statement. "We will remember Coach Mullaly as a coach, mentor, teacher, friend, and forever Bobcat. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html "The athletic program at Grand Blanc is a tight-knit community that is deeply feeling this loss, and we plan to provide as much support to the staff and players as they need in this difficult time," reads the statement. "We will remember Coach Mullaly as a coach, mentor, teacher, friend, and forever Bobcat. Grand Blanc football coach dies after weekend crash, team tweet says tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21974339 2018-08-13T12:20:00Z 2018-08-13T23:38:20Z "With a heavy heart, we are saddened to pass along the news that Coach Pat Mullaly has passed away. Arrangements are forthcoming," reads a tweet posted last Sunday night. "At this time we ask for prayers of support and strength." Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html "With a heavy heart, we are saddened to pass along the news that Coach Pat Mullaly has passed away. Arrangements are forthcoming," reads a tweet posted last Sunday night. "At this time we ask for prayers of support and strength." Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in two-vehicle crash tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21959382 2018-07-29T20:07:00Z 2018-07-29T20:19:21Z The truck was attempting to cross Holly Road to get to Pollock Road when the vehicles collided. The motorcycle driver was transported to Genesys Regional Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The truck was attempting to cross Holly Road to get to Pollock Road when the vehicles collided. The motorcycle driver was transported to Genesys Regional Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said. New roundabout in Grand Blanc Township open to traffic tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21943802 2018-07-13T02:05:36Z 2018-07-13T02:26:50Z The new traffic circle with an estimated $796,000 price tag opened Thursday, July 12 at Hill and Belsay roads, more than two weeks ahead of the estimated completion date at month's end. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The new traffic circle with an estimated $796,000 price tag opened Thursday, July 12 at Hill and Belsay roads, more than two weeks ahead of the estimated completion date at month's end. Burn bans issued for Mt. Morris Township, Grand Blanc tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21941491 2018-07-11T03:35:00Z 2018-07-11T19:25:58Z Mt. Morris Township, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc Township, Davison, Montrose, Richfield Township, Davison Township, Montrose Township and Argentine Township have issued burn bans due to warm and dry conditions in Genesee County. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html Mt. Morris Township, Grand Blanc, Grand Blanc Township, Davison, Montrose, Richfield Township, Davison Township, Montrose Township and Argentine Township have issued burn bans due to warm and dry conditions in Genesee County. Drivers offered tips as roundabout in Grand Blanc Township nearly done tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21939031 2018-07-08T22:44:00Z 2018-07-08T22:58:24Z The roundabout project with a $796,000 price tag began in mid-May is expected to be completed by the end of July, if not sooner, which led to police taking to social media with some tips for those unfamiliar with the circular intersection. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The roundabout project with a $796,000 price tag began in mid-May is expected to be completed by the end of July, if not sooner, which led to police taking to social media with some tips for those unfamiliar with the circular intersection. Drivers offered tips as roundabout in Grand Blanc Township nearly done tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21939032 2018-07-08T22:44:00Z 2018-07-09T14:23:38Z The roundabout project with a $796,000 price tag began in mid-May is expected to be completed by the end of July, if not sooner, which led to police taking to social media with some tips for those unfamiliar with the circular intersection. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html The roundabout project with a $796,000 price tag began in mid-May is expected to be completed by the end of July, if not sooner, which led to police taking to social media with some tips for those unfamiliar with the circular intersection. 'Extreme heat' cancels Grand Blanc Farmers Market event tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21932383 2018-06-30T14:00:00Z 2018-07-01T17:48:25Z "Due to the extreme heat, the Grand Blanc Farmers Market will be canceled for this Sunday, July 1st," reads a message left on the farmers market's Facebook page. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html "Due to the extreme heat, the Grand Blanc Farmers Market will be canceled for this Sunday, July 1st," reads a message left on the farmers market's Facebook page. Fairfield Inn work underway, Hilton discussed in Grand Blanc Township tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21930842 2018-06-29T18:24:00Z 2018-06-29T18:24:37Z A concept plan was presented this month by Pinnacle Hospitality to the township's site plan review subcommittee for a new three-story, 85 guest room Home2 Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel off Holly Road near Interstate 75. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html A concept plan was presented this month by Pinnacle Hospitality to the township's site plan review subcommittee for a new three-story, 85 guest room Home2 Suites by Hilton extended stay hotel off Holly Road near Interstate 75. Flint Mexican restaurant expands with new Grand Blanc-area location tag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/flint/index.ssf/2552.21928536 2018-06-27T16:17:00Z 2018-06-27T16:17:57Z A staple in the Flint restaurant market for decades, La Azteca Restaurant in Flint is expanding out and opening La Azteca Taco House in Grand Blanc Township. Roberto Acosta | racosta1@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/racosta2/index.html A staple in the Flint restaurant market for decades, La Azteca Restaurant in Flint is expanding out and opening La Azteca Taco House in Grand Blanc Township.