Meet Garfield A sweet boy looking for his forever home To adopt Garfield or to see other animals available for adoption, visit geneseehumane.org or call 810.744.0511. Garfield is approximately 5 months old. He’s up to date on shots and is neutered. He was brought in because they had too many animals. Workers at the Humane Society
With nary a hint of hesitation, Kendreyas White will gladly accept any invitation to display his prowess on a basketball court. Naturally, the recent Carman-Ainsworth graduate jumped at the chance to participate in this year’s editions of theMid-Michigan I-75 Hardwood Classic and the Dreamz Two Reality All-American Game. “When they reached out to me, it
In a world of ever-increasing technology, it’s become much harder to connect with our surroundings, ourselves, or what we’re truly capable of. It’s easier to live safely and sheltered from risk. However, stepping out from this shelter is what we need not only to connect, but also to grow, to know who we are and
In the summer of our 11th year on Earth, Lenny Gladding and I got up every morning at the crack of dawn, something we had never done before. We did it so we could meet at the corner of Wisconsin and Minnesota avenues and make our way the extra block and a half to our
Presented by Tyler Leach LakeVille Memorial High School Grade 12 Dedication, leadership, and perseverance have defined the athletic and academic career of Tyler Leach, a LakeVille student athlete, whose accomplishments span cross country, track, academics, community service, and extracurricular activities. A three-year team captain in both cross country and track, he earned Academic All-State honors
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K. Rowling’s beloved character Hermione Granger believes, “When in doubt, go to the library.” And she’s not wrong. The depth and breadth of the ways Genesee District Library (GDL) can make your life easier may surprise you. Take, for example, the case of a charming young
How and when did you first meet? We met at a party at Michigan State in 1981. Rick rescued me from a guy who didn’t seem to understand that I wasn’t interested in him. The very next day, he told his mom he had met a girl he was going to marry someday. Not long
For five decades, families, schoolchildren, and visitors from across Michigan have stepped back in time at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, where the sights, sounds, and traditions of the 19th century continue to come alive just outside Flint. Now, the beloved historical attraction is celebrating a major milestone. Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad — part
Planning is underway for the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 2026. The city of Fenton, along with numerous community partners, is preparing a full year of events designed to educate, inspire, and bring residents together in celebration of this historic milestone. America250 Mission “Fenton Celebrates America 250”
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN MATTHEWS AND STEPHANIE BARRON In a dining landscape crowded with familiar breakfast menus and predictable brunch spots, The Pig and The Hen has built something different — a place where creativity matters as much as comfort food, where presentation becomes part of the experience, and where guests leave talking about more than
Meghan Grimshaw is the executive director of the Fenton and Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce. She grew up in Fenton and graduated from Fenton High School. After high school, she attended the University of Michigan-Flint for two years before transferring to Grand Valley State University, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in public and nonprofit
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and it stands today as one of the most influential private philanthropic institutions in the United States, with a reach that extends across the globe. Its origins, however, are deeply rooted in a specific time, place, and individual: the rise of American industrial
