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Division, disagreements, distrust leaves Flint City Council 3rd Ward seat vacant
The Flint City Council is running out of time to appoint a replacement for one of their own -- the late 3rd Ward Councilman Quincy Murphy -- if members want to follow the city’s charter.
New program in Genesee County Jail seeks to improve addiction care for inmates
Inmates who are already receiving treatment for substance abuse when booked into the Genesee County Jail could continue with that treatment while incarcerated through a new program that’s been approved by the county Board of Commissioners.
Sharpton, Central Park Five plan Flint stop on Thursday at Cathedral of Faith
The Rev. Al Sharpton and the Central Park Five are bringing their Wheels of Justice Freedom Bus Tour to Flint on Thursday, Oct. 24, hoping to energize voters with less than two weeks until the Nov. 5 presidential election.
New recall effort targets Flint Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer for removal
Comments that led the Flint City Council to censure 8th Ward Councilman Dennis Pfeiffer seven months ago are the basis of a new recall drive against him.
Seven-day closure of southbound I-475 at Flint River starts this weekend
Southbound I-475 will close at the Flint River starting on Saturday, Oct. 26, so workers can set new beams for the reconstruction of the expressway.
Infants at greatest risk as whooping cough cases jump in Genesee County
The Flint area isn’t immune from a big increase in whooping cough cases across the country.
Neeley asks council to appoint Pontiac city attorney to same post in Flint
Mayor Sheldon Neeley thinks he’s found Flint’s next city attorney and is asking the City Council to approve her appointment.
Officials cheer job growth, technology investment at Hemlock Semiconductor
The U.S. Commerce Department‘s plan to award up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor is a huge boost to the company, economic development officials say. It also helps lay a foundation for more quality jobs and new technology investments in the region.
Westbound I-69 ramp to Miller Road closing for repairs
Repairs are expected to close a ramp from westbound I-69 to Miller Road starting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against state that sought to let voters decide Flint recall election
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to count the results of a Nov. 5 recall election in Flint despite the target of the recall having died in advance of the election.
To move ahead with new battery plant, Flint could sacrifice a piece of its past
The city of Flint could sell most of a decommissioned park with ties to its auto-making history to secure a new battery materials plant in the future.
Mt. Morris Twp. street sign to honor iconic figure in Flint music scene
The late Bernard Terry was renowned in Flint’s music scene as a producer, engineer and mentor.
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