In December, 2022 Capt. Jillian Macey became Genesee County’s first female Corrections Administrator, the latest on a list of impressive achievements in her 16-year law enforcement career. The Flint area native and Bendle High School grad had chosen a path toward a degree in early childhood education when her husband Michael, an officer with the
The Fli River Anglers (FRA) is a nonprofit organization and chapter of the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC). Co-founded by avid fly fishermen Jeremy Piper, Ryan Thompson and Adam Haffajee, FRA’s mission is threefold: improve angler access to the Flint River, increase access to angling for underserved youth, and bring hunting and fishing conservation groups
We know that Flint is a city full of resilience, strength and spirit – but it also is a city faced with economic hardships, environmental crises and systemic disparities that present challenges. As a therapist, Albert Ujkaj, LMSW, Director of Behavioral Health at Hamilton Community Health Network has witnessed firsthand the impact these factors have
Diante Lyles and E.J. Williams are eternally grateful for their decades-long friendship which began blossoming in elementary school through a shared passion for basketball. As their bond grew ever stronger – even as Lyles excelled for Beecher High School and Williams for rival Flint Southwestern – there was no way either could ever have fathomed
It’s time to fire up the grill or the smoker and enjoy some fun in the sun with some great food. May is National Barbecue Month and there are many ways to celebrate. You can host a backyard barbecue, try out new recipes or even make your own homemade sauce. You can also choose to
“When we refresh others in giving, we refresh ourselves.” This is the motto of the Donations With Love Foundation (DWLF), a non-profit founded in 2015. “We are a diverse organization and we help everyone,” says Founder and CEO Darcele Cole-Robinson, PhD, LLMSW-C, a graduate of Flint Northern High School and University of Michigan-Flint. DWLF is
Offering more than 11,000 acres of woods, water and fun, Genesee County Parks is Michigan’s largest county park system! And this spring and summer, there are some fun and exciting things to do in the parks, according to Communications, Event & Brand Manager Jackie Domerese. Many camping enthusiasts are looking forward to the opening of
Beginning this month, Patrick Linihan has assumed the role as Director of Genesee County Parks. Formerly deputy director since October 2022, Linihan served as director of parks and recreation for Grand Blanc Township for two years, as well as several other key roles for the County parks. The Parks & Recreation Commission considered ten other
Under the gaze of Detroit boxing luminaries like five-division champ Thomas Hearns and legendary manager of world titlists Jackie Kallan, unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes made his way to the ring at Wayne State University’s Fieldhouse on February 20. The lanky Flint native stands six feet-two inches and fights in a division with
Flint Home & Garden Show Dort Financial Center 4.6-7.2024 Mix & Mingle Under the Stars Longway Planetarium 4.10.2024 “Cinderella of Loreland” Clio Cast & Crew 4.12-21.2024 “Southern Fried Nuptials” Fenton Village Playhouse Theatre 4.12-21.2024 FSO Presents: De Falla, Rodrigo & Ravel The Whiting 4.13.2024 Eli Young Band The Capitol Theatre 4.13.2024 The Cadillac Three The
As we age, the journey from reading with a flashlight under the covers to holding menus at arm’s length to embracing bifocals – or even trifocals – suggests that changes in vision are an inevitable aspect of growing older. That was the journey Maura had experienced in her 68 years. She has worn glasses for
Lance Johnson grew up around the mystique of Flint. A self-described history buff, the 23-year-old was enthralled with Genesee County’s past, especially Vehicle City. “I went to Atherton High School, which sits in an area with a rich history all its own,” he says. “I appreciated it for that, but that’s a different story.” The
