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A Season of Gratitude

November has a way of making us slow down and reflect. The colorful leaves that have brightened our communities for the past several weeks have fallen, leaving the trees bare....

November has a way of making us slow down and reflect. The colorful leaves that have brightened our communities for the past several weeks have fallen, leaving the trees bare and the landscape ready for a fresh start as winter approaches. It is a beautiful reminder that every season brings change, and every new season gives us another opportunity to appreciate what we have.

The Heart of Our Community

There is something special about a community that takes care of its own. Here in the Greater Flint area, thousands of people wake up every day determined to make life....

There is something special about a community that takes care of its own. Here in the Greater Flint area, thousands of people wake up every day determined to make life a little better for someone else. They work, volunteer, organize, deliver, counsel, comfort and care, often behind the scenes and around the clock.

Shop With Purpose

Now is a great time to get educated on brands that make a positive difference as you do your holiday shopping for those you love and who make a positive....

Now is a great time to get educated on brands that make a positive difference as you do your holiday shopping for those you love and who make a positive difference in YOUR life!

Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute

Our Mission Our mission is to relieve the burden of cancer for those we serve, with a focus on quality, research and a full-spectrum commitment to a mind, body and....

 

A Thankful HeartThat Helps Others

By Neil Thompson Thankfulness is more than simply saying “thank you.” For followers of Jesus, gratitude is a way of recognizing that everything we have ultimately comes from God. When....

By Neil Thompson

Sleep NutritionCould What You Eat Be Affecting Your Sleep?

Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and spent the next day craving sugar, coffee, or anything that would give you a quick boost of energy? Or maybe you’ve....

Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and spent the next day craving sugar, coffee, or anything that would give you a quick boost of energy? Or maybe you’ve eaten a heavy meal late at night and wondered why you couldn’t settle down and get comfortable enough to sleep.

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A Season of Gratitude

November has a way of making us slow down and reflect. The colorful leaves that have brightened our communities for the past several weeks have fallen, leaving the trees bare....

November has a way of making us slow down and reflect. The colorful leaves that have brightened our communities for the past several weeks have fallen, leaving the trees bare and the landscape ready for a fresh start as winter approaches. It is a beautiful reminder that every season brings change, and every new season gives us another opportunity to appreciate what we have.

The Heart of Our Community

There is something special about a community that takes care of its own. Here in the Greater Flint area, thousands of people wake up every day determined to make life....

There is something special about a community that takes care of its own. Here in the Greater Flint area, thousands of people wake up every day determined to make life a little better for someone else. They work, volunteer, organize, deliver, counsel, comfort and care, often behind the scenes and around the clock.

Shop With Purpose

Now is a great time to get educated on brands that make a positive difference as you do your holiday shopping for those you love and who make a positive....

Now is a great time to get educated on brands that make a positive difference as you do your holiday shopping for those you love and who make a positive difference in YOUR life!

Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute

Our Mission Our mission is to relieve the burden of cancer for those we serve, with a focus on quality, research and a full-spectrum commitment to a mind, body and....

 

A Thankful HeartThat Helps Others

By Neil Thompson Thankfulness is more than simply saying “thank you.” For followers of Jesus, gratitude is a way of recognizing that everything we have ultimately comes from God. When....

By Neil Thompson

Sleep NutritionCould What You Eat Be Affecting Your Sleep?

Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and spent the next day craving sugar, coffee, or anything that would give you a quick boost of energy? Or maybe you’ve....

Have you ever had a terrible night’s sleep and spent the next day craving sugar, coffee, or anything that would give you a quick boost of energy? Or maybe you’ve eaten a heavy meal late at night and wondered why you couldn’t settle down and get comfortable enough to sleep.

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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Michael and Megan Simpson’s LOVE STORY

How and when did you first meet? Megan and I were introduced by a close friend on August 18, 2024. Tell us about the proposal. The proposal took place in front of a small group of friends whom we considered family. Before I asked Megan, I told her all the ways she was perfect for

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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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SPONSORED

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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