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Benton Guilty in Murder of Six-Year-Old Jonaries Holden



A Genesee County Circuit Court found Davontrae J. Benton guilty in the murder of six-year-old Jonaries Holden yesterday.

Benton, 26, was found guilty of Second Degree Murder, four counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, and Felony Firearm in the November 1, 2010 shooting death of Jonaries on Flint Park Boulevard near King Avenue in Flint

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Motorcyclists, to Helmet or Not to Helmet?

My Facebook page (friend me if you haven't already) lit up this morning with comments from riders who seem perfectly happy keeping their heads helmeted while riding. Governor Rick Snyder may have the opportunity to sign a bill that would repeal the state's helmet law for motorcyclists age 21 and older

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Genesee Rgnl Chamber Celebrates 2011 Results

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting at the Riverfront banquet Center in Flint yesterday. The meeting focused on the Regional Chamber's impact on the Flint-Genesee County region in 2011, as well as future growth

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Who Do You Blame for Rising Gas Prices? — Survey of the Day

As gas approaches an average of $4.00 a gallon, the public isn’t happy with the way President Obama is dealing with the issue.

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Leyton Issues Charges in 1985 Murder of Flint Store Clerk

Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton has issued murder charges in the 1985 murder of a store clerk in the City of Flint.

William Hoss, 46, is currently serving a prison sentence at the Macomb Correctional Facility in New Haven, Michigan for other convictions, has been charged with Open Murder and Felony Firearm in the 1985 death of store clerk Darlene Ann Paul

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Ananich to Hold Coffee Hours

State Representative Jim Ananich will host a coffee hour at the Flint Crepe Company this Friday, March 30, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.

Ananich would like to hear from constituents about their concerns and discuss happening at the State Capitol

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Genesys Offering Safety Class for New Parents

The Genesys Family Birthing Center staff wants to make sure first time parents are as prepared as possible for the birth of their new baby.

Jill Croteau, a registered nurse and childbirth educator at Genesys, says "when parents return home with their newborn, often they realize they have many unanswered questions and concerns

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Sheriff’s Teddy Bear Patrol gets boost from WCR Flint Chapter

The Women's Council of Realtors, Flint Chapter, wrapped up their teddy bear drive last week and presented quite a herd of new stuffed bears to Sheriff Robert J. Pickell during his radio show on Flint's News Talk 1470 WFNT (Fridays from 11:00am--11:30am)

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McLaren Health Care to Host Health Careers Open House

McLaren Health Care will be hosting a Health Careers Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The open house is being held at McLaren-Flint, in Ballenger Auditorium, located at 401 S

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Can a Photograph Offer a Clue About What Happened to Amelia Earhart? [VIDEO]

It’s been 75 years since Amelia Earhart disappeared in the South Pacific, but researchers have gotten a new lead in the case. A photo that was taken only three months after her disappearance could hold an important clue to where she is.

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