Keeping a community tradition alive, the 59th Annual Greater Flint Olympian Games kicked off this morning at the Opening Ceremonies held at the Northwestern High School gymnasium. The flame was lit before hundreds of kids from a dozen area schools. Thousands of kids and adults will participate in 21 sports through July 25, 2015.
This year we had 2319 Ducks that were contenders for the $1,000 First Place prize. We had great weather and a great deal of participation to again make this event one of the Freedom Festivals greatest traditions. Below is the list of winners. We will be contacting winners and delivering prize money over the next two weeks. Please contact Richard Honaker at (810) 265 – 3195 to claim your prize or request it be mailed out to you. If you purchased a corporate sponsorship your Rotary member who you supported will deliver the check to you.
LEXINGTON, OH. (July 2, 2015) – American paralyzed racer Michael Johnson officially wrapped up a three-month rehabilitation from injuries sustained from a practice incident in March, to resurface for a Pro Mazda Championship Presented by Cooper Tires test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course earlier this week. Johnson’s return marked a long journey after sustaining fractures to his hip and pelvis on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., which included a nearly three-week stay at a Florida hospital that involved surgery and a lengthy road back to the racetrack.
The City of Flint Fire Department is Genesee County’s largest full-time fire department. Under the direction of Fire Chief David Cox, the dedicated team of firefighters and support staff are ready around the clock and at a moment’s notice to respond to fires and other emergencies that endanger human lives.
What is the definition of domestic violence? It is defined by the Department of Justice as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions – or threats of actions that influence another person.
When you enter Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast on South Drive in Flint, you’ll know it’s your time to relax. That’s right – there is a successful B&B in Flint, and this place is drawing tourists from near and far who come to spend a relaxing weekend in Vehicle City. You’ll find this graceful mansion hidden in the quiet Knob Hill Subdivision off Miller Road near the I-69 Hammerberg Road Exit.
In a three-part series, My City Magazine is examining the effect that the increasing number of students has on our economy and how educational institutions are impacting the revitalization of the Greater Flint area.
Revving engines, a roaring crowd, pulsating music and the thrill of victory are all part of your experience at Auto City Speedway in Clio. In its 60-year history, Auto City has entertained hundreds of thousands of people with Short Track Stock Car Racing on its paved half-mile, quarter-mile and Figure 8 tracks. Hundreds of fans and their families enjoy racing events every Saturday night, from April through September. Joe DeWitte has owned the track for 16 years. “It opened originally in 1955 and was just a dirt track in the middle of a farm field,” says Joe. It was previously owned by Jack Doering and in 1986 the track was paved. The trend at that time was asphalt over dirt. “Some of the fans would be just covered in dirt,” laughs the owner.
At times, even NASCAR’s most elite drivers have occasionally struggled to keep up with the Joneses.
