In May of 2018, G.H.O.S.T. (Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team) was initiated by Genesee County Sheriff (when he was undersheriff) with authority granted by then-Sheriff Robert Pickell. The County Sheriff had been involved with a West Coast international organization that supports enforcement of human trafficking laws and the rescue of sex trafficking victims through the
In November 2021, the Flint & Genesee Group announced the winners of the Art of Achievement Awards at a ceremony held at The Capitol Theatre in Downtown Flint attended by more than 450 people. Winners of these prestigious awards are selected from nominations gathered throughout the year. Last year, 16 awards were presented to businesses,
At six years of age, Martin Turner made the discovery of a lifetime. “My kindergarten teacher had given me a box of clay to play with because she saw my interest in sculpting different things,” he remembers. “Of course, I was a kid, so that clay didn’t last very long. I left the last piece
Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union, has been selected as Cityzen of the Year! She is the third person MCM has recognized as one who is an advocate for the community and goes above and beyond to make it a better place through volunteerism and service. And this is a very special year for
In early 1961, a Swiss immigrant known in Flint as “Mr. Ski” was making an impact. Henry Walder, a military veteran and former GM worker, was busy spreading the good word and his love of skiing in and around Greater Flint from his makeshift rope tow at the sledding hills on Swartz Creek Golf Course
Established in 1928, the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second largest art museum in Michigan and the third largest museum art school in the nation. It boasts an impressive collection of nearly 9,000 items in a variety of genres from locations and artists spanning the globe. With a mission to advance the understanding
Founded over three decades ago, The Disability Network (TDN) has been providing a voice for the disabled community in Greater Flint and around the country. “TDN is a grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of the disabled,” says TDN CEO, Luke Zelley. The organization was started by Mike Zelley, Luke’s father, after he attended a
My affection for Atwood Stadium began in the late 1950s, when my grandparents and father took me to several Thanksgiving Day football games played there between Flint Central and Flint Northern. Atwood Stadium brought me out of my darkest days in April of 1965, three weeks after I lost my older brother, John, Jr. in
Born and raised in Flint, Angela Hood-Beauregard, Executive Director of the Flint & Genesee Literacy Network (FGLN) is proud to be a product of Flint Community Schools. She has traveled the world but chose to work and live in Flint. In her position with FGLN, she is able to share her passion for the importance
Who doesn’t look forward to opening specially wrapped boxes from friends and loved ones during the holiday season? Those boxes become even more meaningful when they’re received by members of the military serving their country in every part of the world, especially the most remote and dangerous areas. Depending on the location of the deployment,
Hearty and full of flavor, this nutritious salad is super-easy to prepare. You can make it ahead of time for weekday lunches – pack it into a pita or serve alongside your protein of choice. Moroccan Chickpea Kale Salad INGREDIENTS 2 large sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked
The community will once again be filled with holiday spirit and Christmas cheer as The Flint Symphony Orchestra and Flint Symphony Chorus join to create an exciting, multi-genre presentation at The Whiting. The Holiday Pops performers will inspire and delight with the heartwarming musical traditions of the season, including a selection of Christmas carols chosen
