Flint News

Blogger: Genesee County Treasurer Dan Kildee to resign

2009-11-10T02:52:32Z

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — The Blogging for Michigan Web site posted tonight that Genesee County Treasurer Dan Kildee intends to resign at the end of the year. The post has since been removed.When reached by the Flint Journal, Kildee said there...

Delrico Loyd to serve as Flint City Council president

2009-11-10T02:36:17Z

FLINT, Michigan — City Council elected Delrico Loyd, 1st Ward councilman, to its top job after the new council was sworn in this afternoon. “First off I’m humble. I do not know everything. I do not know the answers to...

Kozan, Martus sworn into new positions on Flushing City Council

2009-11-10T02:11:07Z

David Harris | The Flint JournalFlushing Mayor George Kozan is sworn into his position at the city council meeting on Monday night. Kozan beat out Paul Connors for the right to replace the departing Jan Gensel.FLUSHING, Michigan — Newly-elected Flushing...

Amber Alert in Flint canceled, infant found safe and sound

2009-11-10T02:08:40Z

Tim Jagielo | Flint JournalA suspect is arrested after a missing child is found in Burton Monday night. FLINT, Michigan — The 7-month-old baby believed to be in a stolen vehicle this afternoon was found safe and unharmed this evening. One...

Amber Alert issued for infant in car stolen from Flint parking lot

2009-11-10T00:14:29Z

FLINT, Michigan — Police are looking for a 7-month-old baby who was in the back of a car that was stolen from the McKinley Academy parking lot just after 4 p.m. today. The vehicle has a plate number of CBJ7755...

Genesee County announces additional H1N1 clinics

2009-11-09T22:27:23Z

GENESEE COUNTY -- The Genesee County Health Department said H1N1 vaccinations will be given tomorrow at Southwestern Academy, 1420 W. 12th St., Flint, from 4 to 6 p.m. on a walk-in basis.People are asked not to show up before 3:30...

Flushing High band finishes seventh at state championships

2009-11-09T22:10:43Z

CourtesyFrom left, freshman Anthony Williams, senior Alyssa Parsons and sophomore Sarah Wade perform in the front ensemble during the state championships on Nov. 7 at Ford Field. The band finished seventh out of 10 teams in its flight.FLUSHING, Michigan —...

Judge's decision appears to doom For-Mar deer hunt

2009-11-09T22:10:03Z

Flint Journal file photoGENESEE COUNTY -- An Oakland County probate judge appears to have blocked a deer hunt planned at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, saying it is contrary to the terms of a land grant that gifted the property to the county...

Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. withdraws request for $190 million bailout

2009-11-09T21:26:02Z

FLINT, Michigan — Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. is no longer looking for another $190 million federal bailout.The state’s second largest bank-holding company in a news release today said it has withdrawn its application to the U.S. Treasury for $190 million...

Kettering alum recognized for 20 year career as engineer for Ford Motor Company

2009-11-09T20:45:27Z

FLINT, Michigan -- Kettering University alum Ed DeSmet was featured in a Ford Motor Company profile recognizing his 20-year career as a Ford engineer.

Testing this week could lead to one of hundreds of open census jobs

2009-11-09T20:32:23Z

GENESEE COUNTY — The U.S. Census Bureau is about to start hiring hundreds of workers here and a new round of testing for those jobs is scheduled to start Thursday with strong competition expected. “This is a peak time...

Police identify man shot by homeowner during break in on Saturday

2009-11-09T20:16:13Z

FLINT, Michigan — Police have identified the man they say was shot while breaking into a home on Flint’s northside Saturday morning. Preston Flowers, 26, was one of two people breaking into the home on W. Bishop Avenue, just west of...

Swartz Creek church will again collect gifts for children in need, donors will be able to track their gifts

2009-11-09T20:15:24Z

SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — While many people balk at donating because they wonder where their donation really goes, new technology will give donors a chance to see where their packages end up, when they donate to Operation Christmas Child....

Forum scheduled Tuesday for vendors and suppliers interested in doing business with Flint

2009-11-09T19:34:20Z

FLINT, Michigan — A forum will be held Tuesday morning for vendors and suppliers interested in doing business with the city.Participants will learn how to submit an application to do business with the city, how the city's purchasing department processes...

Paramedics respond to Mt. Morris Township YMCA after reports of people becoming ill from pool.

2009-11-09T19:12:18Z

Ryan Garza/The Flint JournalParamedics talk with people outside of the YMCA in Mt. Morris Township on Monday after scanner reported people becoming ill in the pool due to chemicals. No further info was available....

Flint joins fight against homelessness during statewide Homeless Awareness Week

2009-11-09T19:06:10Z

FLINT, Michigan — The city is working to educate the community on the issue of homelessness as part of Homeless Awareness Week in Michigan.Mayor Dayne Walling kicked off the education effort at One Stop Resource Center this morning, and the...

Hearing begins for felony murder and child abuse case in death of 7 month old

2009-11-09T18:29:04Z

FLINT, Michigan -- Testimony began today in the case against Michael Griffin who is accused of killing his 7-month-old daughter Naviah Griffin.Naviah died Oct. 1 after suffering a head injury the day before in Flint. Michael Griffin was charged in...

Flint City Council ready for 'once in a lifetime opportunity' after swearing in today

2009-11-09T18:02:30Z

FLINT, Michigan -- To cheers and standing ovations, the newly-elected Flint City Council was sworn in this afternoon in front of hundreds.Five of the nine seats on city Council are new to the council, and former council president Carl Bekofske...

University of Michigan-Flint expands physical therapy program to boost enrollment

2009-11-09T18:00:37Z

FLINT, Michigan -- The University of Michigan-Flint has expanded its physical therapy program to allow for a 50 percent increase in enrollment, which officials say responds to a national shortage of physical therapists.

Mt. Morris Masons help Christian group with breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14

2009-11-09T18:00:25Z

MT. MORRIS, Michigan — Members of Mt. Morris Masonic Lodge 535, 810 North in Mount Morris, are hosting a Charity Country Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 to benefit the Christian organization, Love Inc. Cost is...