The St. Cecilia Society of Flint was founded in October, 1890, when 12 ladies met at the home of Nellie Bates, also known as Mrs. J. Dallas Dort. The ladies paid weekly dues of five cents and their original objective was “the study and improvement of music.” That objective continued to be upheld through the
Whether you believe ghosts are real or not, Flint’s history certainly is real…but would it be so hard to believe that some of that “history” stuck around? Perhaps, a Civil War colonel never wanted to leave the house that he lived in, or a vaudeville dancer never wanted to leave the theatre where she performed?
In the Flint area, Ghassan Saab is well known for his success as co-owner and CEO of Sorensen Gross Construction Services. Born and raised in Lebanon, he graduated from the National College of Choueifat and from the American University of Beirut with a degree in civil engineering. “I grew up in a very close family,”
After hanging up his helmet, packing away his cleats, and putting his pads to rest as a middle-schooler, Tyler Deering was unsure whether he would ever play football again. Instead, his primary focus at Bentley High School became basketball, and he developed into a key component of the Bulldogs’ starting lineup, earning honorable mention all-conference
The Illusionists October 9-10 The Whiting Flint River Fest October 9 Riverbank Park Secret Con October 10 Flint Farmers’ Market Making Strides Against Breast Cancer October 10 Walk begins at Flat Lot, Downtown Flint Firebirds vs Peterborough Family Night October 11 Dort Federal Event Center Humanity in Harmony Concert October 18 Flint Institute of Music
Whether you’re rooting for the Spartans or the Wolverines, football fans love to tailgate on game day. Some folks keep it simple with burgers and dogs; others take hours preparing dishes that make the occasion extra special. Here’s a sampling of some local fan faves! Avid Spartan fans George Liljeblad, 91, and his wife, Mary,
Exciting things are happening at St. Luke’s N.E.W. Life Center as it continues to live up to its mission statement of providing life skills, education and workplace training, empowering women and men to become self-sufficient. The Center, which opened in 2002, was co-founded by Sister Judy Blake and Sister Carol Weber with the initial mission
When Linnell Jones-McKenney was eight years-old, she had a clear picture of who she would become and what she would do with her life. “I had a dream I’d play professional basketball, work with young people and I would establish a youth activity center,” said Linnell, 56, a Flint native, basketball legend, 2002 Greater Flint
City of Flint residents looking for answers about their stolen purse or wallet, home break-in, lawn or vehicle damage might get a telephone call from Tracy Austin, a Flint Blue Badge volunteer, who works on the second floor of the Flint Police Department several days per week. There, she assists Sergeant Tanya Meeks, Blue Badge
Yes, the late, great IMA Auditorium as it is referred to by Flint Expatriates holds a lot of memories for many people – from Jimi Hendrix concerts to the Shrine Circus, and everything in between. According to author Gary Flinn’s book Remembering Flint, the auditorium had seating for 6,000 people and was the premier venue
On Saturday, September 26 from 11am to 3pm, families met up at Flint’s White Building parking lot to get a fun and informative front-row seat with about 40 different types of safety vehicles. Some of the vehicles included ambulances, a helicopter, police vehicles, and semi-trucks. This 4th annual, free event is designed to build relationships
Everyone is invited to join the fun at the first ever Flint River Fest. The event will take place on Friday, October 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and is sponsored by The Hagerman Foundation. The entire community is invited to attend this free event and is hosted by the Flint River Corridor Alliance (FRCA), the Flint
