Making music, to John Hill, is as easy as breathing. “It’s something that’s part of me,” he shares, like talking about music is just as important as performing it. John Hill attended Central Michigan University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He graduated in 1993 with a teaching certificate. Marrying right away
The new Genesys PACE facility held its open house Thursday, July 30th from 5pm to 7pm. The PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility allows 55 and over residents to remain independent, while still receiving round-the-clock medical and supportive services, whether they are at the facility, or in their own homes. PACE’s interdisciplinary
AMBUCS is a 501c3 non-profit service organization that fundraises for custom-made tricycles for children and veterans with disabilities. This Saturday, August 1st, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of AMBUCS is hosting, “Bikes for Trykes,” / Joe’s Ride with proceeds helping purchase therapy tricycles for local disabled children and veterans. The Mid-Michigan Chapter is pairing up this year with
All aboard! Railfans Weekend is happening at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad this Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd from 10am to 5pm. The event is co-sponsored by Genesee County Parks and Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society. Ride along on the Huckleberry Railroad’s steam locomotive 464, and listen to a featured history lesson about the
LEXINGTON, OH. July 28, 2015. American paralyzed Pro Mazda racer, Michael Johnson, is prepared to compete at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend. After completing nearly four months of rehab for injuries sustained during a practice incident earlier this year, Johnson is ready to get back on the track and restart his racing career. “After
Need help learning how to operate your digital reading devices? Today, Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library presents the OverDrive Event, which is an opportunity to teach book lovers how to use their Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and audiobook apps. “People bring these gadgets and don’t know how to use them,” says Eileen, the library’s Communications Relations Manager. “This
Have you ever wondered what treasures your hometown has to offer? If you answered “yes” to that question, then you’re in luck! This Saturday, July 18, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is holding the third annual, “Be a Tourist in Your Home Town” event. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and gives local
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.
Buckham Alley Fest is back and better than ever! Friends of The Alley (FOTA) puts together the popular free music and art festival which happens this year on Saturday, July 11, from 4pm to 10pm in the heart of Downtown Flint. Now in its fifth year, the festival takes place between Second and Kearsley Streets
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
The July 4th celebration started Downtown last night, with a carnival on the Flat Lot that will run through Sunday. Northwestern’s Class of 1985 (MTV Productions) is presenting the carnival, which will help raise scholarship funds. Don’t miss the fantastic fireworks tonight at dusk!
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
