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Natalie Steward and The GCI JROTC Taking Aim at Success

Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she....

Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she says. “I had a few friends enrolled in the JROTC program at Genesee Career Institute and after I heard what it was about, I decided to join. The program has given me a path and a plan to put effort into getting into college and a career in the Army.”

Impact100 Giving on a New Level

After 30 years away from Genesee County, Katie Kool-Wray, a former Flushing resident and Powers Catholic grad, felt the need to make an impact on the community. “I had to....

After 30 years away from Genesee County, Katie Kool-Wray, a former Flushing resident and Powers Catholic grad, felt the need to make an impact on the community. “I had to find a way to give back to the Genesee County community and to find my people,” she explains. “When I lived in Cincinnati, I was a member of a large network of women like myself, who wanted to make a difference.” After a discussion with a friend from Traverse City, Kool-Wray found a way to make it all happen. Her friend was a member of her local chapter of Impact100 and Kool-Wray immediately began to think about what the organization could do for Genesee County. Impact100 is a national organization of women who come together determined to make a difference in their local communities. Kool-Wray established the Genesee County chapter in June.

A Home for People Without A Home

It is now a full-service shelter for women, male and female single parents, and two-parent households experiencing homelessness-contributing circumstances. Did you know that every night, right here in Genesee County,....

Did you know that every night, right here in Genesee County, more than 200 individuals are living in emergency shelters? According to Shelly Hoffman, Development Director at Shelter of Flint, Inc., countless others live on the streets, sleeping on a friend’s couch, in a car or an abandoned building.

Deflation versus Disinflation

On November 30, President Biden posted on X (aka Twitter): “Let me be clear to any corporation that hasn’t brought their prices back down even as inflation has come down:....

On November 30, President Biden posted on X (aka Twitter): “Let me be clear to any corporation that hasn’t brought their prices back down even as inflation has come down: It’s time to stop the price gouging.” This post confuses deflation – or prices falling – with disinflation, a reduction in the rate of inflation.

Appreciate the Old, But Embrace the New

My wish is for everyone to have a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. If you’re one to make resolutions, I wish you success with keeping them. Last year, I made....

My wish is for everyone to have a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. If you’re one to make resolutions, I wish you success with keeping them.

Understanding Your Money MindsetExploring the Psychology Behind Spending Habits

In the world of personal finance, understanding the psychology behind spending habits is just as crucial as knowing how to budget or invest. Our relationship with money is deeply intertwined....

In the world of personal finance, understanding the psychology behind spending habits is just as crucial as knowing how to budget or invest. Our relationship with money is deeply intertwined with our emotions, behaviors, upbringing, and societal influences. Exploring the psychological aspects of spending can provide valuable insights into why we make certain financial choices and how we can cultivate a healthier approach to managing our finances.

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Natalie Steward and The GCI JROTC Taking Aim at Success

Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she....

Goodrich High School student Natalie Steward wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduation. “I didn’t have any plans as to what I wanted to do in life,” she says. “I had a few friends enrolled in the JROTC program at Genesee Career Institute and after I heard what it was about, I decided to join. The program has given me a path and a plan to put effort into getting into college and a career in the Army.”

Impact100 Giving on a New Level

After 30 years away from Genesee County, Katie Kool-Wray, a former Flushing resident and Powers Catholic grad, felt the need to make an impact on the community. “I had to....

After 30 years away from Genesee County, Katie Kool-Wray, a former Flushing resident and Powers Catholic grad, felt the need to make an impact on the community. “I had to find a way to give back to the Genesee County community and to find my people,” she explains. “When I lived in Cincinnati, I was a member of a large network of women like myself, who wanted to make a difference.” After a discussion with a friend from Traverse City, Kool-Wray found a way to make it all happen. Her friend was a member of her local chapter of Impact100 and Kool-Wray immediately began to think about what the organization could do for Genesee County. Impact100 is a national organization of women who come together determined to make a difference in their local communities. Kool-Wray established the Genesee County chapter in June.

A Home for People Without A Home

It is now a full-service shelter for women, male and female single parents, and two-parent households experiencing homelessness-contributing circumstances. Did you know that every night, right here in Genesee County,....

Did you know that every night, right here in Genesee County, more than 200 individuals are living in emergency shelters? According to Shelly Hoffman, Development Director at Shelter of Flint, Inc., countless others live on the streets, sleeping on a friend’s couch, in a car or an abandoned building.

Deflation versus Disinflation

On November 30, President Biden posted on X (aka Twitter): “Let me be clear to any corporation that hasn’t brought their prices back down even as inflation has come down:....

On November 30, President Biden posted on X (aka Twitter): “Let me be clear to any corporation that hasn’t brought their prices back down even as inflation has come down: It’s time to stop the price gouging.” This post confuses deflation – or prices falling – with disinflation, a reduction in the rate of inflation.

Appreciate the Old, But Embrace the New

My wish is for everyone to have a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. If you’re one to make resolutions, I wish you success with keeping them. Last year, I made....

My wish is for everyone to have a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. If you’re one to make resolutions, I wish you success with keeping them.

Understanding Your Money MindsetExploring the Psychology Behind Spending Habits

In the world of personal finance, understanding the psychology behind spending habits is just as crucial as knowing how to budget or invest. Our relationship with money is deeply intertwined....

In the world of personal finance, understanding the psychology behind spending habits is just as crucial as knowing how to budget or invest. Our relationship with money is deeply intertwined with our emotions, behaviors, upbringing, and societal influences. Exploring the psychological aspects of spending can provide valuable insights into why we make certain financial choices and how we can cultivate a healthier approach to managing our finances.

2026 City’s Choice Awards Winners

Articles

How Do Tattoos, Hope and Faith Interact?

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TRANSFIGURATION LUTHERAN CHURCH   People either love tattoos or hate them. And people either have hope and faith, or they don’t. Imagine if you combined tattoos, hope and faith. What good things could result? Members and leaders at Fenton’s Transfiguration Lutheran Church (TLC) are discovering what can happen when people of all

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7 Questions Derrick WATKINSFOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF ABC YOUTH

Derrick Watkins is a Flint native, Master Electrician, and the founder and president of Active Boys in Christ (ABC) Youth. He founded ABC Youth in 2017 to give young people hands-on exposure to skilled trades, STEM, mentorship and career opportunities. In 2026, ABC Youth opened its Skilled Trades & STEM Training Center in Flint. ABC

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COLUMNS

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed

So, what are you thankful for? Just warming you up before Aunt Nancy asks you in front of everyone at the Thanksgiving dinner table. You need to have an answer ready, and it better be good. You won’t get a grade on it or anything, but you don’t want to say, “turkey,” and watch everyone

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Spending Saving Taxing GivingYear End Considerations

When it comes to your money, there are only four things you can really do with it: spend it, pay taxes, save it or give it away. With year-end right around the corner, it’s a great time to review our financial blessings and make decisions about our money. It’s also a great time to look

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EDITORS LETTERS

Editor’s Letter

With Veterans Day right around the corner and Thanksgiving later this month, November is the perfect time to look inward and give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. Those blessings can be as simple as witnessing a beautiful sunrise while frost covers the ground or as significant as welcoming a new baby into

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Editor’s Letter

October is here. The kids are settling into their school routines while busy parents and we grandparents are entering activities onto our calendars and into our phones so we won’t miss a thing. The days are cooler, leaves are beginning to fall, apple orchards are calling our names, college football is in full stride and

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Seven Decades of Family, Food and TraditionA Davison landmark built on loyalty, memories and a love of bringing people together

For more than seven decades, Whitey’s Restaurant has been much more than a place to enjoy a great meal. Since opening in 1955, the Davison landmark has become a gathering place where generations of families have celebrated milestones, shared Friday night dinners and created the everyday memories that often become the most cherished. For the

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The Vault DowntownHistoric Architecture. Modern Flavor.

One of Downtown Fenton’s newest dining destinations is rooted in one of the city’s oldest stories. Housed inside a beautifully restored former bank at 100 S. Leroy St., The Vault has transformed a piece of Fenton’s history into a sophisticated seafood and steakhouse where the building’s past is as much a part of the experience

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EATS

A Fresh Vision for a Beloved Dining Destination

By Sharon Stone Since opening in 1995, Sagano Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse has built a reputation for delivering a unique Asian dining experience featuring creative cuisine, fresh sushi, and entertaining hibachi prepared by exceptional chefs. With a commitment to quality food, hospitality, and memorable experiences, Sagano has become a favorite destination for celebrations, special occasions,

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Big Flavor, Big Portions and a Local Owner Who Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way

Tucked into the Silver Pointe Shopping Center on Silver Parkway in Fenton, Hippo’s Pizza may be easy to overlook from the road, but locals who have discovered it know there’s something different about this independently owned restaurant. For owner John Forsmark, a Fenton native and U.S. veteran, Hippo’s isn’t part of a national chain or

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