On September 19-20, Flint witnessed the convention of heroes and heroes-in-training for the third Hero Round Table at The Whiting, which featured a lineup of speakers who inspired everyday people to become extraordinary. Here’s a few gems MCM picked up when we visited.  

In classic mythology, a hero was “a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage or ability,” a demigod whose deeds stood above those of mere mortals. Modernity sees heroes as comic-book figures, with powers or freakish gifts used to save the world. But are heroes relegated only to stories? Are we, the common man, doomed to an

The tea from the Boston harbor may be long gone, but one symbol of our country’s rise to greatness still lies in that harbor, a piece of living history. And one seaman has joined his legacy with hers. Meet Petty Officer Second Class Peter Melkus Melkus is a graduate of Grand Blanc High School and

Hollywood Producer David Gorder enjoyed a simple Midwestern childhood in Genesee County. Little did he know, this boy who was captivated by all things film-related, that his name would one day appear on the silver screen. “I grew up in Davison,” Gorder recalled, “but both my parents were raised in Flint and my mother worked

Ray Bishop of Bishop Custom Design has been described as “a 12-year-old living in a 41-year-old’s body.” As a little boy, he loved to play with Hot Wheels and Match Box cars. He also loved assembling model cars and customizing them with his own designs. To turn the car into a piece of art, he’d

In August, our readers were challenged to consider whether or not they regarded themselves as “lovely” after one of Flint’s own was quoted as saying, “There are some lovely people here.” Again this month, our readers shall be challenged after this article to reconsider how we as residents view ourselves. “Mark’s House” is the title

As the sun emerged on August 3 for the first time in a few days, Camp Copneconic in Fenton bustled with activity. Campers were at the beach enjoying the lake, and screeches of laughter could be heard as children played on the Aqua Jump, Blob, Aqua Glide and Rock-it. For many kids, summer camp is

Don and Rhea DeButts have a blended family that includes eight daughters, but five of them are exchange students who each spent a year living with them through a non-profit program called International Student Exchange. This organization matches students all over the world with host families in the U.S. based on interests and values in