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From the PublisherJune 2024

Another anniversary issue – Volume 11 of My City is now (as they say), “in the books.” It’s hard to believe that we had another dozen team meetings to discuss....

Another anniversary issue – Volume 11 of My City is now (as they say), “in the books.” It’s hard to believe that we had another dozen team meetings to discuss content and met another dozen deadlines. Always working a month ahead really makes the time fly!

Greater Flint’s Top Athletes 2024

As the 2023-2024 high school athletics schedules wrapped up for the year, we invited the 25 Genesee County high schools to choose two athletes – one each from their men’s....

As the 2023-2024 high school athletics schedules wrapped up for the year, we invited the 25 Genesee County high schools to choose two athletes – one each from their men’s and women’s sports teams – who excelled in both athletics and academics. The responding schools took care in selecting young people who worked hard throughout their high school careers to earn accolades for their accomplishments. We thank them all for their participation.

Passion for the ACar Collectors, Rusty & Rita Gould

Before he even entered kindergarten, Rusty Gould became enamored with the Model A automobile, Ford’s successor to the historic Model T. Manufactured from 1927-32, the Model A was the first....

Before he even entered kindergarten, Rusty Gould became enamored with the Model A automobile, Ford’s successor to the historic Model T.

Take the Ferry Less TraveledDiscover Michigan’s more remote islands

When planning the ideal getaway, many seek the tranquil, sunny oceanfront destinations that can be found on beaches like those on the Caribbean or Hawaiian Islands. But Michiganders know that....

When planning the ideal getaway, many seek the tranquil, sunny oceanfront destinations that can be found on beaches like those on the Caribbean or Hawaiian Islands. But Michiganders know that the Mitten offers some of the country’s most beautiful vacation spots – and that includes many spectacular islands.

7 Questions with … Mark Bauman

Many people in Greater Flint know Mark as the founder of Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop, a business he operated in Mundy Township for over 40 years. At his popular....

Many people in Greater Flint know Mark as the founder of Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop, a business he operated in Mundy Township for over 40 years. At his popular shop, he offered not only running gear, but also a wealth of advice and encouragement to aspiring runners. He has fostered a sense of community among enthusiasts, finding fulfillment in helping people discover and continue the joy of running. In 2021, he stepped away from Bauman’s, but left the shop in good hands when he sold it to three longtime employees – for one dollar.

100 Gallons & CountingLocal Man Reaches Donation Milestone

He is a Vietnam veteran, retired GM worker, college professor, husband for 55 years, a father and grandfather. And most recently, Ken Gembel, age 76, reached an impressive milestone. During....

He is a Vietnam veteran, retired GM worker, college professor, husband for 55 years, a father and grandfather. And most recently, Ken Gembel, age 76, reached an impressive milestone. During his lifetime, he has donated over 100 gallons of blood!

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From the PublisherJune 2024

Another anniversary issue – Volume 11 of My City is now (as they say), “in the books.” It’s hard to believe that we had another dozen team meetings to discuss....

Another anniversary issue – Volume 11 of My City is now (as they say), “in the books.” It’s hard to believe that we had another dozen team meetings to discuss content and met another dozen deadlines. Always working a month ahead really makes the time fly!

Greater Flint’s Top Athletes 2024

As the 2023-2024 high school athletics schedules wrapped up for the year, we invited the 25 Genesee County high schools to choose two athletes – one each from their men’s....

As the 2023-2024 high school athletics schedules wrapped up for the year, we invited the 25 Genesee County high schools to choose two athletes – one each from their men’s and women’s sports teams – who excelled in both athletics and academics. The responding schools took care in selecting young people who worked hard throughout their high school careers to earn accolades for their accomplishments. We thank them all for their participation.

Passion for the ACar Collectors, Rusty & Rita Gould

Before he even entered kindergarten, Rusty Gould became enamored with the Model A automobile, Ford’s successor to the historic Model T. Manufactured from 1927-32, the Model A was the first....

Before he even entered kindergarten, Rusty Gould became enamored with the Model A automobile, Ford’s successor to the historic Model T.

Take the Ferry Less TraveledDiscover Michigan’s more remote islands

When planning the ideal getaway, many seek the tranquil, sunny oceanfront destinations that can be found on beaches like those on the Caribbean or Hawaiian Islands. But Michiganders know that....

When planning the ideal getaway, many seek the tranquil, sunny oceanfront destinations that can be found on beaches like those on the Caribbean or Hawaiian Islands. But Michiganders know that the Mitten offers some of the country’s most beautiful vacation spots – and that includes many spectacular islands.

7 Questions with … Mark Bauman

Many people in Greater Flint know Mark as the founder of Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop, a business he operated in Mundy Township for over 40 years. At his popular....

Many people in Greater Flint know Mark as the founder of Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop, a business he operated in Mundy Township for over 40 years. At his popular shop, he offered not only running gear, but also a wealth of advice and encouragement to aspiring runners. He has fostered a sense of community among enthusiasts, finding fulfillment in helping people discover and continue the joy of running. In 2021, he stepped away from Bauman’s, but left the shop in good hands when he sold it to three longtime employees – for one dollar.

100 Gallons & CountingLocal Man Reaches Donation Milestone

He is a Vietnam veteran, retired GM worker, college professor, husband for 55 years, a father and grandfather. And most recently, Ken Gembel, age 76, reached an impressive milestone. During....

He is a Vietnam veteran, retired GM worker, college professor, husband for 55 years, a father and grandfather. And most recently, Ken Gembel, age 76, reached an impressive milestone. During his lifetime, he has donated over 100 gallons of blood!

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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