In May 2012, the Humane Society of Genesee County (HSGC) opened the doors to a transformative addition in their facility – the Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Stroh Wing, home to their spay/neuter clinic. This clinic was the realization of a mission-driven goal to address the pressing issue of animal overpopulation, ensuring every dog and cat adopted from HSGC is spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and tested for heartworm or feline leukemia.
The phrase evokes memories of simpler times when life moved at a slower pace and every moment seemed to carry a bit of magic. Whether it’s the smell of fresh bread baking in the kitchen, the sound of laughter from front porch conversations, or the joy of fall days spent outdoors, we all reminisce about the times when the world and everyday life were shaped by traditions, relationships and small-town charm. This collection of anecdotes captures some of those cherished moments, offering a heartfelt journey back to the days when life’s greatest joys were often found in the little things.
In the spring of 2024, Kettering University hosted a remarkable seminar series on AI and Applications, drawing attention to the cutting-edge work being done by its esteemed faculty. The series was spearheaded by four key presenters, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Designed for young art students entering grades 9-11, this unique initiative offers personalized guidance from working artists, providing resources and opportunities beyond those typically available in K-12 educational institutions.
Since January 2022, the Genesee Career Institute (GCI) has been offering adults free, hands-on training that leads to well-paying jobs in high-demand career fields. The program is designed for those who are at least 18 years old and currently enrolled and actively participating in a Michigan Region 6 Adult Education Program.
Genesee District Library (GDL) has a whole world of education and entertainment, and it’s all free with your library card: eBooks, audio books, movies, music, magazines, TV series, comics and graphic novels are available digitally, in the comfort of your home. With a library card, there’s a wealth of free entertainment and resources available to you. You can also stop by one of the 19 branches and check out DVDs, video games, CDs, large-type books, magazines, games, toys and books.
Scam artists are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal identifiable information (PII), including account usernames and passwords, Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit and debit card numbers, personal identification numbers (PINs) or other sensitive information. With this information, they can carry out crimes like financial fraud that can be difficult and frustrating for victims to remedy.
As the 2023-2024 high school athletics schedules wrapped up for the year, we invited the 25 Genesee County high schools to choose two athletes – one each from their men’s and women’s sports teams – who excelled in both athletics and academics. The responding schools took care in selecting young people who worked hard throughout their high school careers to earn accolades for their accomplishments. We thank them all for their participation.
Resolving conflicts outside of a courtroom may seem like an impossible task, so much so that it is often better to get a third-party mediator involved to assist individuals and families with negotiating successful solutions.
As he reached the midpoint of a 14-year sentence for kidnapping – the result of a domestic dispute gone horribly wrong – John Johnson was languishing in a prison cell, mulling the mistakes, missteps and regrets of his life.
