This adorable, 5½-year-old Rex bunny is looking for a loving forever home. Known for her ultra-soft, velvety fur and gentle nature, Georgina is as sweet as they come. While she may be a little shy at first, give her a moment and she’ll charm you with her warm personality.
Over the last century, there have been great high school teams in Flint and Genesee County – starting with the great Flint Central football teams of 1923 and ’24, led by the incomparable Lloyd Brazil and Herm Young, who took back-to-back state titles. In truth, by the time he got to college at the University of Detroit, Brazil was comparable only to the legendary Red Grange according to sports writers of the time.
Sure, backyard swimming pools are nice. But whether you have one or not, any parent will tell you there is nothing like taking your children to a nearby beach for a day of summertime fun in the sun. They can hardly stand still while you apply the sunscreen and put on their water wings. Hearing their joyful cries as they fearlessly race to the water and jump in is priceless!
Whether you’re celebrating a new graduate or honoring a great dad, the perfect book can spark motivation, adventure, or even a good laugh. This thoughtfully curated list has something for every reader – true stories of heroism and tragedy, thrilling mysteries, a baseball lover’s dream, and even a dash of wilderness-inspired cooking. For the grads, we’ve included empowering reads to encourage bold thinking, purposeful living and chasing big dreams.
If there’s one thing moms are never short on, it’s opinions (and snacks). In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked a group of local folks to share a memorable piece of motherly wisdom – words that stuck, shaped decisions, or simply made them feel loved.
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley became mesmerized by the enthralling events and sheer spectacle of the Midwest Invitational Rodeo as he watched it unfold one year at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Belleville.
Last November, Mary Alyce Hood was elected to a six-year term on the bench in the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. The seat was vacated by Judge Celeste Bell due to Michigan’s constitutionally imposed age limits for judicial officeholders.
If one word could accurately describe a caring, nurturing woman who has dedicated much of her life to the welfare of children, that word might be “Mom.” Although she really is a dedicated mother, Amy Anderson is also the chief operating officer (COO) at Whaley Children’s Center in Flint.
Last month, students in the Mott Community College (MCC) Institute of Culinary Arts program were treated to a unique culinary and learning experience. Chef Andre Rush, a celebrity chef who worked at the White House under four Presidential administrations and is a military veteran, was the featured chef in the school’s Distinguished Chef Series. On April 2-3, the school hosted a two-day event that included a “Future Chef’s Lunch,” a lecture presentation and book-signing, and a “Hands That Feed the Future Gala.”
The storied history of Flint’s famed athletic tradition is missing a complete chapter about one of the best to ever play the game of baseball. It’s the story of Dave “Wahoo” Hoskins – without question one of the greatest baseball players and athletes that no one has ever heard of. Sure, he’s enshrined in the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame, as he should be; but even that drew little interest beyond the normal chatter surrounding his induction in 1983.
As May unfolds, we celebrate the love, complexities and resilience of mothers while also pausing to honor those who served our country. This month’s reading list offers something for both occasions.
Once seen as taboo or edgy, tattoos have come a long way from their underground roots. What was once dismissed by the art world has now made its way into museum galleries, gaining recognition as a legitimate – and often breathtaking – form of contemporary art.
