Following a ten-month national search and Board of Regents approval in May, Dr. Laurence Alexander took the helm at the University of Michigan-Flint on July 1. A recognized leader in higher education, Alexander served for 11 years as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). He brings more than three decades of

Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, believed in the power of every girl. So much so that she organized the first Girl Scouts of the USA troop in March 1912, in Savannah, GA and every year since, the organization made her vision a reality, helping young girls discover their strengths, passions and talents. Today,

1. When you were a kid, what did you want to grow up to be? When I was very young, I wanted so badly to be Dr. Doolittle when I grew up. The veterinary medicine part was optional; I mostly wanted to make a living communicating with animals. Then, when I was around six years

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

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! Born and raised in Flint, Gembel grew up on Carpenter Rd. “I was there in

“Thank you for your service.” We can’t say this enough to living veterans. We can’t say it at all to the nearly 2,853,000 active members of the U.S. military who have died in service to our country. But Americans have found other ways to remember and express their gratitude. In almost every American town, there

In December, 2022 Capt. Jillian Macey became Genesee County’s first female Corrections Administrator, the latest on a list of impressive achievements in her 16-year law enforcement career. The Flint area native and Bendle High School grad had chosen a path toward a degree in early childhood education when her husband Michael, an officer with the

Offering more than 11,000 acres of woods, water and fun, Genesee County Parks is Michigan’s largest county park system! And this spring and summer, there are some fun and exciting things to do in the parks, according to Communications, Event & Brand Manager Jackie Domerese. Many camping enthusiasts are looking forward to the opening of

Beginning this month, Patrick Linihan has assumed the role as Director of Genesee County Parks. Formerly deputy director since October 2022, Linihan served as director of parks and recreation for Grand Blanc Township for two years, as well as several other key roles for the County parks. The Parks & Recreation Commission considered ten other

In January, the Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education named Vanita Wilson, MA, LPC Counseling & Career Professional of the Year. She was honored for her outstanding work as the counselor overseeing 1,800 students at Genesee Career Institute (GCI). A member of the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) staff since 2016, Vanita earned a

Xceptional Heroes is a group of friends, family members and individuals who are passionate about supporting young adults who have intellectual disabilities (ID). The group was founded in 2016 by Jen Silverton and Teresa White – two moms raising sons Aidan and Tyler – who realized the socialization and relationship void left in their sons’