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Doing Good in The WorldChef, Entrepreneur Shares Skills to Elevate Others

A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures. As the founder of the Flint Social Club, Chef Tony Vu takes pride in helping....

A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures.

Prayers for Pets …… because pets are a blessing!

Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It....

Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It is for these reasons that pet owners want them to receive the same spiritual blessings as the human members of the family.

Grant FisherFrom Grand Blanc to Olympic Glory

As the final lap of the Olympic men’s 5,000 meter race at raucous Stade de France in Paris began to unfold, Grant Fisher was summoning everything his body had left....

As the final lap of the Olympic men’s 5,000 meter race at raucous Stade de France in Paris began to unfold, Grant Fisher was summoning everything his body had left to give.

UnChainedGreater Flint Dog Outreach & Rescue

Let’s face it – most dogs are loved by their owners, pampered and considered to be members of the family. But there are far too many dogs out there that....

Let’s face it – most dogs are loved by their owners, pampered and considered to be members of the family. But there are far too many dogs out there that are chained, neglected, unfed, shivering in the cold and often abused. While these words may sound like that certain ASPCA commercial we all avoid watching on TV, they describe an unfortunate reality.

Flint Institute of Arts Presents Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art

Through January 5, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) will showcase Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art, a collection celebrating our beloved four-legged companions. With over....

Through January 5, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) will showcase Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art, a collection celebrating our beloved four-legged companions. With over 60% of Americans owning a pet, it’s clear that animals have long made a profound impact on human lives. Across cultures and eras, cats and dogs have been portrayed as family members, hunters and symbols of status representing wealth, power, loyalty and companionship. This exhibition explores humanity’s enduring devotion to and connection with these familiar pets, featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper depicting cats and dogs from ancient Mexico and China to modern-day America.

Pampered PoochesA Passion for Dogs at Ruffy Ranch Retreat

Located in Fenton Township at the corner of Fenton and Thompson Rds., Ruffy Ranch Retreat is a new doggy daycare, boarding and grooming facility that provides plentiful pampering for your....

Located in Fenton Township at the corner of Fenton and Thompson Rds., Ruffy Ranch Retreat is a new doggy daycare, boarding and grooming facility that provides plentiful pampering for your precious “canine kids.” The state-of-the-art business opened in July and, according to owner Allore Sharp, is already at 60 percent capacity. “We have had wonderful community response!” she exclaims.

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Doing Good in The WorldChef, Entrepreneur Shares Skills to Elevate Others

A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures. As the founder of the Flint Social Club, Chef Tony Vu takes pride in helping....

A first-generation Vietnamese-American chef and food entrepreneur, Tony Vu helps local chefs launch business ventures.

Prayers for Pets …… because pets are a blessing!

Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It....

Whether a dog, cat, bird, rabbit or any other of God’s many creatures, pets bring unconditional love and companionship into our lives, making them valued members of the family. It is for these reasons that pet owners want them to receive the same spiritual blessings as the human members of the family.

Grant FisherFrom Grand Blanc to Olympic Glory

As the final lap of the Olympic men’s 5,000 meter race at raucous Stade de France in Paris began to unfold, Grant Fisher was summoning everything his body had left....

As the final lap of the Olympic men’s 5,000 meter race at raucous Stade de France in Paris began to unfold, Grant Fisher was summoning everything his body had left to give.

UnChainedGreater Flint Dog Outreach & Rescue

Let’s face it – most dogs are loved by their owners, pampered and considered to be members of the family. But there are far too many dogs out there that....

Let’s face it – most dogs are loved by their owners, pampered and considered to be members of the family. But there are far too many dogs out there that are chained, neglected, unfed, shivering in the cold and often abused. While these words may sound like that certain ASPCA commercial we all avoid watching on TV, they describe an unfortunate reality.

Flint Institute of Arts Presents Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art

Through January 5, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) will showcase Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art, a collection celebrating our beloved four-legged companions. With over....

Through January 5, 2025 the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) will showcase Pick of the Litter: Cats & Dogs in Art, a collection celebrating our beloved four-legged companions. With over 60% of Americans owning a pet, it’s clear that animals have long made a profound impact on human lives. Across cultures and eras, cats and dogs have been portrayed as family members, hunters and symbols of status representing wealth, power, loyalty and companionship. This exhibition explores humanity’s enduring devotion to and connection with these familiar pets, featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper depicting cats and dogs from ancient Mexico and China to modern-day America.

Pampered PoochesA Passion for Dogs at Ruffy Ranch Retreat

Located in Fenton Township at the corner of Fenton and Thompson Rds., Ruffy Ranch Retreat is a new doggy daycare, boarding and grooming facility that provides plentiful pampering for your....

Located in Fenton Township at the corner of Fenton and Thompson Rds., Ruffy Ranch Retreat is a new doggy daycare, boarding and grooming facility that provides plentiful pampering for your precious “canine kids.” The state-of-the-art business opened in July and, according to owner Allore Sharp, is already at 60 percent capacity. “We have had wonderful community response!” she exclaims.

2026 City’s Choice Awards Winners

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Second ChancesHope Awaits at the Humane Society

Meet Val She loves toys and needs a good home with no dogs This is Val! She is approximately 3½ years old, and her adoption fee is $125. She has been at the Humane Society of Genesee County (HSGC) since January 5. She was brought to the shelter because of a housing issue. Val loves

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Josh and Emily Warda’s LOVE STORY

Photos courtesy of Liv With Light LLC   How and when did you first meet? We met while in high school at Powers Catholic. We started dating at the end of sophomore year and have been together ever since. Tell us about the proposal. It took place at Emily’s favorite place on earth, Platte Lake.

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COLUMNS

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim to Stand Up to a Bully

Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,

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Happiest Place on Earth

For my son’s 8th birthday, we decided to break open our piggy banks and take him to Disney World. Eight is pretty much the perfect age, by my estimation. Old enough to walk around by himself — no carrying or strollers required. Old enough to remember the trip and treasure the memory. But still young

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EDITORS LETTERS

Editor’s Letter

October is here. The kids are settling into their school routines while busy parents and we grandparents are entering activities onto our calendars and into our phones so we won’t miss a thing. The days are cooler, leaves are beginning to fall, apple orchards are calling our names, college football is in full stride and

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Editor’s Letter

September is here, and I’m not sure how I feel about that. It seems like it was just spring, and somehow I didn’t find enough time over the summer to do everything I had hoped. We stayed busy, hosting a golf outing in June, celebrating several birthdays in July, and enjoying a family weekend getaway

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SPONSORED

Seven Decades of Family, Food and TraditionA Davison landmark built on loyalty, memories and a love of bringing people together

For more than seven decades, Whitey’s Restaurant has been much more than a place to enjoy a great meal. Since opening in 1955, the Davison landmark has become a gathering place where generations of families have celebrated milestones, shared Friday night dinners and created the everyday memories that often become the most cherished. For the

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The Vault DowntownHistoric Architecture. Modern Flavor.

One of Downtown Fenton’s newest dining destinations is rooted in one of the city’s oldest stories. Housed inside a beautifully restored former bank at 100 S. Leroy St., The Vault has transformed a piece of Fenton’s history into a sophisticated seafood and steakhouse where the building’s past is as much a part of the experience

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EATS

A Fresh Vision for a Beloved Dining Destination

By Sharon Stone Since opening in 1995, Sagano Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse has built a reputation for delivering a unique Asian dining experience featuring creative cuisine, fresh sushi, and entertaining hibachi prepared by exceptional chefs. With a commitment to quality food, hospitality, and memorable experiences, Sagano has become a favorite destination for celebrations, special occasions,

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Big Flavor, Big Portions and a Local Owner Who Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Tucked into the Silver Pointe Shopping Center on Silver Parkway in Fenton, Hippo’s Pizza may be easy to overlook from the road, but locals who have discovered it know there’s something different about this independently owned restaurant. For owner John Forsmark, a Fenton native and U.S. veteran, Hippo’s isn’t part of a national chain or

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