Flushing is known for its abundance of small-town charm. Located west of Flint with easy access to the expressway, Flushing allows its citizens to enjoy the advantages of a metropolitan area while residing in a small town. “Flushing is a great place to live!” says lifelong resident Terry Bigelow. Lovely neighborhoods, good schools, an historic

It’s Friday evening in Downtown Flushing. Purple “Welcome” banners and baskets overflowing with pink flowers line the city’s charming Main Street as diners at Kathy’s Restaurant & Lounge gather for a meal on the outdoor patio. Sipping refreshing strawberry-pomegranate coolers and savoring avocado and basil grilled chicken … life is good! Owners Kathy Birchmeier and

Fandangles’ is well known in the community for its exceptional catering. But if you venture to the small Flushing eatery, you’ll discover much more than creative cuisine. Dining in-house gives patrons the opportunity to become patrons of the arts, as well. Every month, the artwork displayed on the restaurant walls changes in what co-owner Tom

Since 1970, The Flushing A has been the go-to place for hot dogs and refreshing root beer floats. Formerly an A&W franchise, the name was changed to Flushing A in 2000 when the franchise was given up, and now the unique drive-in/dine-in restaurant is a local landmark. The story of Flushing A begins with owners

The City of Fenton emanates small-town charm with a rich history, abundant lakes, time-honored traditions and most of all, a sense of community. While Fenton has boomed in recent years, attracting big-box stores and many fine restaurants, Downtown Dibbleville has maintained an historic appeal with its unique shops and eateries. All of your shopping needs

While a high-stakes poker game played to determine the fate of an Old West town may seem like a Hollywood story line, this scenario may be surprisingly close to the story of how the city of Fenton came by its name. As is said in the classic western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, “This

Fenton Township is home to 19 beautiful lakes, the crown jewel of which is Lake Fenton. The largest in the area, Lake Fenton is an 845-acre, natural spring-fed lake 90 feet deep. Called Long Lake until 1932, its rich history is beloved by Bonnie Mathis, Fenton Township Supervisor and a longtime riparian. “This lake means

When dining at The Laundry, one of Fenton’s finest and most popular restaurants, the words eat well, laugh often and love abundantly come to mind. Known for many years as The French Laundry, the eatery began as a tiny place with just six tables and 12 sandwiches on the menu. But they weren’t ordinary sandwiches.

In the heart of downtown Fenton is Billmeier Camera Shop, one of the city’s oldest businesses. Established in the early 1900s as Tamlyn Photography, the shop has served Fenton and the surrounding area for nearly 100 years. Arnold Billmeier was probably an apprentice to George Tamlyn in the early ‘40s, and when Tamlyn retired, the

It’s true! You can find anything and everything in Grand Blanc and Grand Blanc Township. From auto mega-dealerships, manufacturing, fine dining, warehouse shopping, health care facilities and Big Box stores to charming boutiques, thriving small businesses and the area’s biggest movie theatre – it’s all right here. This forward-thinking premier community has invited businesses to

What’s a typical Friday night like at Little Joe’s Restaurant? There’s a line of hungry people waiting outside the door, it’s loud but fun and everybody knows everybody. It’s date night, after work meeting night, and it’s game night with sports fans wildly cheering on their favorite teams. The family-owned eatery has been the Friday

At Luca’s Chophouse, it’s all about the guests. Hospitality is the backbone of the Luca’s culture and it begins with one simple core philosophy, says Co-owner, Nik Gjonah. That belief is The House Belongs to God and Guest. And many area residents enjoy the hospitality and good food at this popular Grand Blanc eatery. Nik