Terry and Sharon Weir were married in 1977. After living in Oxford, they downsized and moved to Lake Orion. Terry had three children from a previous marriage. The oldest went to live with them in 1978 — Sharon quit her job with the State of Michigan to take care of her. The other two joined
Landon Mattis is currently ranked first in his class with a 4.0 GPA. He exemplifies leadership both on the field and in the classroom. A three-sport athlete, he has earned all-conference honors and served as team captain in football, basketball, and baseball. Academically, Landon has maintained perfect attendance for two consecutive years, earned a place
Reading in December offers a calming escape from holiday stress—a chance to slow down, reflect, and recharge. Cozy winter moments make it the perfect time to sink into a good book and spark fresh ideas for the year ahead. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (click to buy) The Christmas Stranger
10, 11 Holiday Walk – Date Night! (adult only) Presented by Genesee County Parks. Time 6 to 7PM, 7 to 8PM or 8 to 9PM. Join us at For-Mar for a Magical Holiday Hike under the stars. The For-Mar trails and bridges will all be lit up for an evening holiday adventure. So, grab your
For nearly 20 years, local residents, families, groups, and visitors have been enjoying the delicious tastes of smoked meats, barbeque and side dishes, and a variety of live music in Fenton. Phil Canup and his daughter Lisa Reading purchased the restaurant in 2011. The award-winning restaurant—known for its live Blues and Jazz music and signature
King Sire Ranch offers high-quality deer, diverse terrain, and guided hunts just minutes from Clio. A buck even more impressive than he had imagined stood in the scope of Eric Smith’s Smith & Wesson 1854 .44 Magnum rifle. It was late August, and the Vassar resident had come to the newly opened King Sire Ranch,
Ashley Bond was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint, effective August 11. Ashley brings extensive leadership experience from both the nonprofit and corporate sectors, along with a deep passion for youth development and community service. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan–Flint and
In the heart of Flint, Jackie Mason is stitching lives together—one seam at a time. She founded Sassy Little Seamstress in 2020, a project born not from business ambition, but from a heartfelt desire to serve others during a time of crisis. Like many during the pandemic, Jackie felt the urge to help. “I hadn’t
“Every Thanksgiving morning, for nearly half a century, two schools — Flint Central and Flint Northern — met on the gridiron for one of the fiercest and most beloved high school football rivalries in Michigan history.” Before the parades and pumpkin pie, before families across Flint sat down to eat, there was one thing that
Annual ‘Big Give’ awards transformational funding to expand bed delivery program; four other nonprofits also honored as finalists Out of five finalists, St. Francis Prayer Center in Flint was awarded an $87,000 grant from Impact100 Genesee County. The other finalists included ABC Youth, Crim Fitness Foundation, Ireland’s Dream, and Youth Arts: Unlocked. This was the
From holiday shops to turkey trots, November has no shortage of exciting things to enjoy. Michigan offers so much during this season of gratitude and community. Don’t miss these local events—and be sure to share them with friends and family! 5th Annual Bring More Good Sip & Shop Grand Blanc | Thursday, Nov. 6 Join
There was just one television receiver in Flint in October 1947. It was built by two employees of the Sheldon Radio and Appliance Shop. It didn’t matter much, because there was only one TV station to watch in all of Michigan at the time. Detroit’s WWJ-TV had signed on VHF channel 4 as an NBC
