If there’s one thing moms are never short on, it’s opinions (and snacks). In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked a group of local folks to share a memorable piece of motherly wisdom – words that stuck, shaped decisions, or simply made them feel loved. From practical insight to heartfelt reminders and timeless guidance like
Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she says. “I had a few friends enrolled in the JROTC program at Genesee Career Institute and after I heard what it was about, I decided
I don’t know what it is about food your mother makes for you, especially when it’s something anyone can make – pancakes, meat loaf, tuna salad – but it carries a certain taste of memory.” – Mitch Albom We all know it’s true … Moms are the best cooks! Just ask multi-award-winning local news anchor
Photos provided by Global Kid media When Vedant Gupta holds up the golden mic and asks his first question, he is doing more than conducting an interview with an idol or celebrity. He is proving a point. “What I do doesn’t make me any different from anyone else,” he says. “I want everyone to know
Acoustic guitar in hands, Rabbi Zoe McCoon greeted her new congregation with a stirring rendition of a traditional Jewish hymn and seemingly endless smiles. It was July 2, 2021 and the then-27-year-old Grand Blanc native was leading her first service as Rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Fremont, CA, just north of San Jose. “So
On the campus of Mott Community College exists a smaller school, a different school – set up to function differently with the sole purpose of helping students who learn differently. Known as “slipaway” students, they may need extra help with their studies, or encouragement, or help with emotional or economic needs, or perhaps a challenge
Cody and Shannon DeLorenzo have no idea how it all started. “We both knew what we wanted to do and, honestly, I don’t think either one of us remembers when we took the first step,” says Cody. “We both knew we wanted to be foster parents.” After they married in 2018, they got ready to
All of the Pet Search Nominees are stellar in their own right, but we chose to share the story of Bubbles and his special mission. Congratulations, Bubbles! Bubbles “The Blind Beagle” Dinsmoore of Otisville was born with genetic defects which caused him to lose his eyes this summer … but he hasn’t let it slow
At these local businesses, furry friends make the workday much more fun! Stormy Fenton’s Open Book Submitted by Karen Piacentini, Owner Our 12-year-old liver Dalmatian (brown spots instead of black) spends her days welcoming our customers with a smile and a wagging tail. People often come to the store just to say “hi” to Stormy.
For young people who’ve dreamed of flying through the air and looking down at the beauty of the Earth, Genesee County has a place where that dream can come true. Since 2018, the Genesee Career Institute (GCI), a part of the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) has been training young pilots from the area through
The Honorable Judge Mark C. McCabe, who presides over the 67th District Court Fourth Division in Fenton, was appointed to the bench in 1993 by Governor John Engler. Sworn in on February 11, 1993 he has continuously served as a judge in Fenton and at the Central Court in Downtown Flint for 29 years. “It’s
They grow up so fast. One day they are taking their first wobbly, little steps and before you can even blink, they are heading out the door to start their own life. As your child grows, matures and begins to think about who they are, who they want to be and what they want to
