The annual Fish the Bricks Fishing Tournament sponsored by Piper Legal is back from hiatus! The annual tournament was on hold the last few years due to various construction projects. It will be revived this year and take place during the State of Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend on June 13-14. The contest will be held
These last few hot and humid late spring days, have me wanting to make light and refreshing meals for dinner. When it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen, I will throw marinated chicken breasts, sirloin steaks or pork chops on the charcoal grill. I like to serve it with this easy Broccoli Salad made
Medawar continues to provide great service during the COVID-19 lockdown. Started 100 years ago as a watch and clock shop, Medawar Jewelers has become one of Michigan’s premier business establishments. The Flint Township location, opened in 2001 by Ronny Medawar, has provided unparalleled service and beautiful jewelry to Genesee County and beyond. In addition to its grandiose
Thursday May 28, is National Hamburger Day — a celebration of America’s most iconic food. According to nationalday.com, Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special sandwiches. There is nothing more delicious than the hamburger — a toasted bun, char-grilled beef patty,
The Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th Anniversary Wednesday, May 27. The Chamber was elected on May 27, 1920 as an organization member of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. To celebrate the occasion, stop by Uncle Ray’s Dairyland in Fenton on May 27 and receive
Memorial Day weekend is said to be the unofficial beginning of summer and the weather here in Michigan appears to be cooperating with temperatures soaring up to the 70s and 80s. Families will be firing up the grill for a barbecue. Burgers, hot dogs and BBQ chicken and ribs are a favorite. For me, it’s
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the US 23 Drive-In Theater in Flint opens today, Friday, May 22. However, there are some safety precautions that need to be followed, according to the theater’s Facebook page. Normally two cars are parked between two poles. They will be operating at half capacity, so only one car
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is committed to observing Memorial Day 2020 in a manner that honors those who sacrificed for our Nation while protecting the health and safety of visitors and team members. All 142 VA national cemeteries, including Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, will be open for visitation throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop 1473 W. Hill Rd., Flint 810.238.5981 Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop has been custom-fitting shoes for runners, walkers and people with special needs since 1974, according to Owner Mark Bauman. From humble beginnings selling running shoes from a trunk — to the local running scene back in the early 70s to
A downtown Jewel has been doing its best to serve its faithful customers during the pandemic. Since March 29, the Flint Farmers’ Market has been processing orders for curbside pickup and the customer support has been phenomenal and much appreciated. “We’ve been running since March 29 and we are averaging 130 pickup orders on Thursdays
On May 19, Congressman Dan Kildee announced that nine mid-Michigan hospitals will receive at least $107 million in federal grants to support health care workers and health systems on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a news release, the $107,605,995.89 in federal grants are a result of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
The city of Burton Memorial Day 5K Run & Walk is held annually on Memorial Day, which fall this year on Monday May 25. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army as well as numerous local programs. In order to keep with the social distancing guidelines this year, the Burton Memorial Day race will be transferred to a
