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U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow Visits Kettering

United States Senator Debbie Stabenow visited Kettering University yesterday to announce new Grow it Here, Make it Here initiatives to advance Michigan's emerging bio-based manufacturing industry.

According to the Kettering

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State Rep. Ananich to Participate in Legislative Polar Plunge

State Representative Jim Ananich will be participating in the first annual Legislative Polar Plunge alongside other Michigan legislators on the Capitol Lawn this Thursday, February 23 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes

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Genesee County Sees Rise in Gastroenteritis Cases

Genesee County has been experiencing a significant rise in gastroenteritis cases. The viruses that cause gastroenteritis, such as Norovirus, are easily transmitted through food, by person-to-person contact, or by contaminated surfaces

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Leyton Charges Two in Feb. 6 Flint Twp Shooting

Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton has charged two men in the shooting that occurred around 1 p.m. on February 6th on Casaloma Court near Beecher Road in Flint Township.

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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Black History Month

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Every February, America recognizes the struggles, achievements and contributions that the African-American community has made to honor its ancestry and recognize the advancements and innovations that have shaped our lives and society. I

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City of Flint Hires New Chief Planner

Today, Flint Emergency Manager Michael Brown announced the hiring of Megan Hunter as the city’s new Chief Planner. Hunter is a Michigan native currently working as the City Planner, Harbor Region for the City of Los Angeles

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State Rep. Woodrow Stanley to Host Coffee Hours

State Representative Woodrow Stanley (D-Flint) invites community members to his regular coffee hours, which give residents the opportunity to present questions, concerns and ideas to

Rep. Stanley in an informal setting

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Free Training Offered for Those Interested in Becoming Police Volunteers

The City of Flint will conduct a series of six training sessions for residents interested in becoming police volunteers. Police volunteers assist the Flint Police Department with crowd and traffic control for major events, administrative duties, dignitary details and community relations functions

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Humane Society of Genesee County Hosting Celebration of Love Event

The Humane Society of Genesee County is hosting a Celebration of Love event this Saturday, February 18. There will be great adoption specials, photos and a canine wedding! The wedding will feature a reception and there will be cake for all who attend

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FIA to Hold 2nd Annual Lego Challenge

The Flint Institute of Arts will host the second annual “Create Your Own Masterpiece” intercollegiate Lego challenge this Saturday, February 18th from 1 until 4 p.m. The event is organized by the FIA’S College Town Student Advisory Council and is the only team competition held locally involving students from Kettering University, Baker College, UM-Flint, Mott Community College and Davenport University