Radio personality George McIntyre wears many hats at Townsquare Media. He is an on-air host at CARS 108, as well as the assistant program director, music director, and the IT manager for the company’s entire cluster of six radio stations.
Every year in February, the Genesee District Library hosts the Black History Month Brunch, an annual community event that recognizes people who make a positive impact in Genesee County. It started out small and has grown to be a large community celebration, according to Eileen Button, GDL Community Relations Manager. The 15th Annual Black History Month Brunch will be held on February 6 at the Riverfront Banquet Center. “It is GDL’s largest event!” exclaims Eileen. “It is an amazing occasion to recognize people who have made a difference in the community. It honors people, their culture and heritage, and at times is very emotional.”
Phil Darius Wallace – actor, playwright, director, producer and Flint native – has made a name for himself since his time with Flint Youth Theatre.
Concluding our four-part series on the origins of Genesee County, let’s go back (although not very far) to a glamorous time – a time when the Durant Hotel was more than an office building. Durant Hotel is part of our “Origins” story because it is a piece of history that still exists; but it is currently making its own history … as an office building, sure, but history nevertheless.
After sitting desolate for 25 years, the UM-Flint Ice Rink is again renting skates!
Judge John L. Conover has always been known for his lively sense of humor. He has taken that sense of humor to co-write a book with his wife, Karen. The book, entitled Off Balance, is a humorous view of life in the courtroom, based on stories he compiled during his two decades serving as a Genesee County District Court Judge. “People like to laugh,” smiles the judge. “I try to make the courtroom as relaxed as possible, so I always start the day with some light-hearted humor.”
Every hour, over 100 infants die from hypothermia – 140, to be exact. Worldwide, almost four million infants die each year during the neonatal period (0-27 days) in areas where hypothermia is a leading cause of mortality.* The good news: something is being done about it, right here in Michigan.
On January 8, the Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone – its 90-year anniversary! The occasion was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Burton Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by the essentials for any party: punch and cake.
Hidden deep in the woods on the outskirts of Fenton, you will find Rancho Recordo – a recording studio where Music Producer Marc Hudson works with musicians from all around the world. Marc is the studio owner, tour manager, audio engineer, and a musician. Having worked with many bands including Against Me, an American punk rock band; Saves the Day, The Swellers, Taking Back Sunday and several others, Marc himself plays the bass guitar and the violin.
Dr. Richard Stanley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University and is affectionately called “Coach” by his students and fellow faculty members. Along with his role of professor, he is also the moderator for Kettering’s Faculty Senate and the University’s martial arts instructor. Martial arts have been his passion for many years, one that he enjoys sharing with the students. He is a strong, confident man; but it wasn’t always that way. When he was younger, he was picked on and bullied by other kids. At 19 years old, he’d had enough and decided to train in martial arts to learn how to defend himself. He earned a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Karate, a Korean martial art, and later went on to earn a 4th Degree Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which he has practiced for 15 years.
