At times, the realization that he is living his dream overwhelms Brandon Carr, especially when he gets the opportunity to give back. Not only is the Carman-Ainsworth graduate Genesee County’s only current full-time NFL starter, he is also a member of the Dallas Cowboys, the team he has wanted to play for since he was
The City of Fenton emanates small-town charm with a rich history, abundant lakes, time-honored traditions and most of all, a sense of community. While Fenton has boomed in recent years, attracting big-box stores and many fine restaurants, Downtown Dibbleville has maintained an historic appeal with its unique shops and eateries. All of your shopping needs
While a high-stakes poker game played to determine the fate of an Old West town may seem like a Hollywood story line, this scenario may be surprisingly close to the story of how the city of Fenton came by its name. As is said in the classic western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, “This
Fenton Township is home to 19 beautiful lakes, the crown jewel of which is Lake Fenton. The largest in the area, Lake Fenton is an 845-acre, natural spring-fed lake 90 feet deep. Called Long Lake until 1932, its rich history is beloved by Bonnie Mathis, Fenton Township Supervisor and a longtime riparian. “This lake means
When dining at The Laundry, one of Fenton’s finest and most popular restaurants, the words eat well, laugh often and love abundantly come to mind. Known for many years as The French Laundry, the eatery began as a tiny place with just six tables and 12 sandwiches on the menu. But they weren’t ordinary sandwiches.
In the heart of downtown Fenton is Billmeier Camera Shop, one of the city’s oldest businesses. Established in the early 1900s as Tamlyn Photography, the shop has served Fenton and the surrounding area for nearly 100 years. Arnold Billmeier was probably an apprentice to George Tamlyn in the early ‘40s, and when Tamlyn retired, the
The men of Flint took to the streets in heels this year to literally walk a mile in ladies shoes and protest sexual assault. The walk, which is a project of the YWCA, went from the YWCA to 501 Bar & Grill, where an after party was held. Nearly 100 stiletto-sporting men raised over $14,000
36 teams and 253 participants raised $75,000.84 for the Grand Blanc Relay for Life, which raises money for the American Cancer Society. Information on other Relay for Life events in the county can be found at relayforlife.org. PHOTOS BY MIKE NADDEO See more photos HERE, or purchase photos from this story by going HERE and selecting the “Grand
When My City stopped by Bishop Airport for a visit with Director, Jim Rice, it was a Casual Friday. Nearing the end of their day, the staff was chatting, anticipating the weekend. At the center of the high-spirited group was Jim, who wasn’t just looking forward to the weekend; he is also eagerly anticipating his
It’s summertime … time to watch some baseball, fire up the grill and enjoy one of America’s all-time favorite foods – hot dogs. And statistics indicate that Americans consume a whopping nine billion hot dogs each year! Many folks around Genesee County believe that it isn’t a real hot dog unless it was made at
A long, sleek and gleaming-white marble bar shimmering under candlelight is the first thing one notices when walking into this popular Downtown Flint dining spot. Cork on Saginaw has become known as a place to unwind after a hard day’s work at the office, perhaps to enjoy a glass of fine wine, a craft cocktail
City-dwellers know that there are those who maliciously vandalize and damage property by spray-painting gang insignias and vulgar messages on public property. What many don’t know is that there are legitimate graffiti and street artists such as Charles Boike, who will almost certainly flip everything that you thought you knew about the underground art form
