Flint Olympian conducted and celebrated the 58th Annual CANUSA Games between Flint and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from August 7-9. True to their philosophy, CANUSA’s primary purpose is to create long-lasting friendships between the players, coaches, and staff members. Sean Croudy, one of the co-chairs of Flint Olympian believes that even though competitors’ cultures are different,
The public was invited to celebrate the 3rd Annual Pink Night ribbon-cutting at Blackstone’s Pub & Grill this morning. The event kicked off the 9th Annual Pink Night, a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser presented by Financial Plus Credit Union. Pink Night will take place at Blackstone’s on October 1.
The ribbon was cut this morning celebrating the opening of the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, kid-friendly facility, the first of its kind located in a farmers’ market. Located on the second floor, the new center encompasses 12 pediatric specialty clinics, 24 exam rooms, a lab, an innovative teaching area and much more.
Since its opening in 1947, General Motors has produced more than 13 million vehicles. Although GM has received multiple awards and international recognition for its high quality, the most recent plan to upgrade the plant is a way to continue raising the bar for customer service and overall vehicle quality. GM announced today that they
Over the weekend, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of AMBUCS held its second Bikes for Trykes/Joe’s Ride “fun run” event. The non-profit organization helps raise money for custom-made therapy tricycles for children and veterans with disabilities. At this year’s event, which was held on Saturday, August 1st, 300 bikes were registered for the ride, and 500 people
Congratulations are in order to the Area 13 Special Olympics of Michigan – the men’s volleyball team won the gold medal against Uruguay, 2-1, at the World Games in Los Angeles. All 12 team members are from Genesee County, and they all attend, or are alumni, of Elmer Knopf Learning Center in Flint. Since 2002,
Float your way down the Flint River for what is guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind, fun filled afternoon. The Flint River Corridor Alliance (FRCA) hosts the second annual Flint River Flotilla Saturday, August 8. People are encouraged to enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the river in a flotation device of their choosing. Inner tubes, kayaks,
Tension has been high between the United States and Iran with the recent announcement of a nuclear arms deal. Many people were hopeful that the agreement would spur the release of three Americans who have been detained and imprisoned in Iran, including Flint native, Amir Hekmati. However, so far these prisoners have not been released.
In 1966, a time when civil rights proponents and racially segregated neighborhoods were clashing across the country, Floyd J. McCree was selected by his fellow commissioners to be the next mayor of Flint. He had served on the city commission since 1958, but from 1966 onward, his name would be recognized as one of the
There are many students in the Greater Flint Area who contribute to the College Town atmosphere. This year, there were 8,937 students who enrolled to attend Mott Community College. Overall, there were 30,000 students pursuing higher education at University of Michigan-Flint, 9,000 at Baker College and 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students attending Kettering University. Adding
Patriot Ambulance Service of Flint is one of the most technologically advanced ambulance services in the country. From digital dispatches to call prediction software, Patriot has created a new standard for emergency response organizations. With an average response time of six minutes – 2.59 minutes lower than the national average – Patriot’s technology recently shifted
Last month, in his final act as a high school athlete, Grant Fisher donned a resplendent tuxedo, shiny black dress shoes and his trademark smile for a walk down the ESPY Awards Red Carpet. For Fisher, it’s the second straight year he has basked in the Hollywood experience; one bestowed on the six nominees for
