Motown Man, a newly published novel, is a story of an interracial romance set in a faded, Midwestern industrial town. It is filled with veiled racial tension, marked by uncertainty and on the edge of losing its identity, according to the author, Flint native, Bob Campbell. Born and raised in Vehicle City, Campbell attended Southwestern
A day in a Vietnam jungle was life-changing for Tom Pabst – a successful Flint trial lawyer and decorated combat veteran who received a Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. Pabst has dedicated his entire legal career to “justice for the underdog, the weak, the powerless and to those without a voice.” Serving his country
“For us, Flint really is the selling point. Maybe our story will inspire others to love Flint as much as we do.” Matt Bach Well-known in the Flint area, Matt and Katie Bach worked for The Flint Journal for many years. And now, the couple has turned the national spotlight on Flint, after appearing in
Thursday, March 12, was just like any other school day for Brennan Domerese, a senior at Bay City Central High School. Little did he know at the time, that this would be his last day of school for the year and his last high school experience. Schools were ordered to shut down due to the
“Run! Run! Run! As fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” For the Roberts family, it really wouldn’t be Christmas without gingerbread cookies. Just ask Betty Roberts of Swartz Creek, the Gingerbread Lady. She has been baking gingerbread “boys” for her family for many, many years. And as the family
When Katrina Berger was 17 years old and fresh out of high school, she had no idea what she wanted to do next in life. Raised by a single mother who worked two and even three jobs to support her three daughters, Katrina’s life hadn’t always been easy. “I had received a few small scholarships,
Flint native, Arlene Curns, remembers when gasoline was 10 cents a gallon and ice was delivered to homes by a horse-drawn cart. At 14 years old, she earned 35 cents an hour at her very first job as an usherette at the Palace Theater. Her husband, Jack, was a car salesman at Applegate Chevrolet, and
In Holly Township, there is a place, a quiet place, that is a national treasure – the Great Lakes National Cemetery – a final resting place for our veterans. And both the facility’s Director, Sean Baumgartner and Assistant Director, Christopher English, are proud to work there. “It’s a privilege and an honor to be
It’s been a great year for Jessyca Mathews, English teacher at Carman-Ainsworth High School. She was recently named Michigan’s High School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, which is just one of the accolades received by the vibrant, outgoing educator. She was also named Soccer Coach of
In 1941, the Nazi war machine invaded Ukraine. Millions of Ukrainian citizens were either killed or taken prisoner and forced to work as slaves in the German war effort. Anton and Stefania Hanczaryk were swept up in the German occupation and captured, their lives dependant upon fate and good fortune. They were extremely lucky to
Words of wisdom from a humble, stylish, vibrant mother of five who has dedicated her life to empowering others. It comes as no surprise that her children have inspired her to create a legacy that has already impacted so many people in our community and beyond. You see, LaTashia Perry is a woman on a
Career advancement and earning a lot of money are not everyone’s ideas of an accomplished life. For Bishop Gregory John Mansour, the head of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn and Flint native, living his faith and loving Jesus are his measures of success. The oldest of six siblings, Mansour grew up in the
