The City of Flint Police Department is proud of two newly-inducted officers who share the same April 29 police academy graduation date and insignia on their uniforms – but, even more coincidental, they share the same last name: Reed. Officers Maria and Dion Reed are making Flint history as the first mother-son duo to join
Did you hear the sad news today? Another veteran warrior has passed away. Called by the Supreme Commander over all. Today he has made his final roll call. “Final Roll Call,” Verse 1 Barbara Kincaid, Curator of the Linden Museum, is a Gold Star Mother – a title she never wanted to have. A Gold
This month marks Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea’s two-year anniversary as president of Mott Community College. The warm welcome she received from the community, teachers, faculty and staff, as well as the students, was a clear indication to the Tulsa, OK native that Flint was a place she could call home. “Family is very important to me,”
When many of us get up in the morning to start our day, the first thing we do is pour a steaming-hot cup of Joe and turn on the morning news. Especially here in Michigan, the first thing we want to know is what the weather will be like for our morning commute to work.
Judge John L. Conover has always been known for his lively sense of humor. He has taken that sense of humor to co-write a book with his wife, Karen. The book, entitled Off Balance, is a humorous view of life in the courtroom, based on stories he compiled during his two decades serving as a
“I’m all about second chances, because someone gave me one,” says Dennis Coselmon, a former drug and alcohol addict who recently celebrated his fifth year of being clean and sober. His belief in second chances motivates him to share his story. “I want and choose to be sober because instead of taking from society, I
November is the month that our country honors its veterans, the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way so that we can lead safe and secure lives. And there is perhaps no other veteran in the state of Michigan more deserving of recognition than Duane Hackney – a Flint native and Beecher High
Dr. Edilberto Moreno OB/GYN has been delivering babies for 28 years. Based in Grand Blanc, he is described as “a doctor who has a heart for his patients,” his warm smile and sense of humor immediately putting people at ease. Born in Cuba, Dr. Moreno always knew he wanted to be a doctor – his
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” Ancient African Proverb It’s a well-known fact that we all love our cell phones, cameras, high-tech gadgets and computers. But did you know that in the Democratic Republic of Congo – sub-Saharan Africa’s largest country – many thousands of people are dying because of the minerals
We all have a little bit of “I want to save the world” in us. Of course, “the world” sometimes ends up meaning something different than what we originally thought; “the world” could be a friend, a family, a community. For Samantha Pascal, it is her hometown in Haiti, which she left five years ago.
Tension has been high between the United States and Iran with the recent announcement of a nuclear arms deal. Many people were hopeful that the agreement would spur the release of three Americans who have been detained and imprisoned in Iran, including Flint native, Amir Hekmati. However, so far these prisoners have not been released.
“God has a plan, even if we go off the beaten path. We all have unique journeys that God helps us to fulfill.” Anita Katherine Dennis Everyone has a life story to tell and some are simply more unique than others. Anita Katherine Dennis has led an extraordinary life, which she chronicles in her book
