LANSING– Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds residents all offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed in observance of Independence Day, July 4.
Secretary of State offices to close for Fourth of July holiday
Black Rock Bar & Grill shooting for fall opening
DAVISON TWP.— The big question being asked by those waiting for the new Black Rock Bar & Grill to finish construction and open is when it open.
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Rep. Faris Announces Summer Reading Contest
LANSING— State Rep. Pam Faris (D-Clio) has announced she will be holding a summer reading contest for students in grades 1-8. Contest winners will be announced on Sept. 14.
Fullerton: Tobacco 21 ordinance violates state law
GENESEE COUNTY— Eighteen-year-olds, as of now, can still buy tobacco products in Genesee County, after a ruling Monday by Seventh Circuit Court Judge Judith Fullerton put a halt to the divisive Tobacco 21 ordinance.
Duties increase in shared services contract with Atherton
DAVISON— In addition to continuing to oversee Business Services for Atherton Community Schools, Davison will now begin to manage the Burton district’s custodial, maintenance and transportation services.
Davison Board of Education members voted recently to ink the one-year contract effective for the 2017-2018 school year.
Flint Township board sends message on marijuana facilities
FLINT TWP.— With a look ahead to future state medical marijuana regulations, the township board has approved a resolution of intent for its local rules.
The resolution is designed to ”send a message” of the township’s intent to those who will be investing in the industry, said Tracey Tucker, township building director.
Developer, city: Davison Hotel ‘happening soon’
DAVISON— There’s an old saying: “Good things come to those who wait.”
That has become the hope of those looking forward to a proposed micro-brewery and restaurant soon to inhabit the former Davison Hotel, at the corner of Main and Mill streets.
Get ready for DDA’s Art, Music, Food Fair
DAVISON— Downtown will be filled with music, art and the smell of great food, July 8, when the annual art fair returns.
The Davison Downtown Development Authority will hold the 3rd Annual Art, Music and Food Fair on Main Street, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
FBI labels knife attack at Bishop Airport as terrorism
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AutoREVIEW An Extra Set Of Eyes
Now that summer is officially underway Chevrolet wants to help parents avoid situations where summer moments become tragic incidents. With school out and the weather warming up, more children are spending time outside drawing chalk pictures on the driveway, blowing bubbles into the wind or riding bicycles around the neighborhood.
Fat Guy Corner
The Fourth of July fireworks celebration will begin this coming weekend. That is, except for the The Detroit Tigers, who are playing like a bunch of dud fireworks that fizzle out when you light them. The last road trip was just a brutal display of baseball. The Seattle Mariners, a .500 ball club, swept the Tigers in a fourgame series.
Davison battery highlights MCC softball recruiting class
FLINT— Davison’s Sarah Meyer and Kaitlyn Crannie are among nine incoming athletes on at least a partial scholarship from the Class of 2017 to join Mott Community College’s softball team.
Tee Time
Dad loves to golf, mom enjoys Yoga and Zumba, the kids love sports, and the infant needs a sitter. The costs can really add up for a family in today’s economy. Parents are routinely forced to sacrifice their leisure activities to accommodate their children’s happiness when time and the family budget are stretched to the max.
ALL-SAGINAW VALLEY LEAGUE
BASEBALL
First Team
P - Jordan Patty, Sr., Midland
1B – Jeff Landis, So., Midland
OF – Martin Money, Jr., Midland
AL – Garrett Willis, Jr., Midland
P- Cody Freed, Sr., Bay City Western
AL – Tyler David, Jr., Bay City Western
P – Logan Buckowski, Sr., Mt. Pleasant
Area athletes highlighted in Bruin All-Star Classic
FLINT– The 25th annual Bruin Club All-Star Classic put on by Mott Community College was held this week, with many area athletes competing in All-Star games of volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball.
FJGA season underway
FLINT– Brisk and windy conditions greeted the junior golfers taking part in the annual Flint Jr. Golf Association summer league that opened on Monday at the Flint Golf Club.
The league is divided into 5-hole, 9-hole and 18-hole divisions with the high school-aged golfers playing in the Jack Nicklaus division.
DOROTHY J. CANTLEY
DOROTHY J. CANTLEY, 93, of Davison, passed away June 25, 2017 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility – Suncrest.
DONNA SUE (PALMERTREE) BRUNEAU
For Mar Nature Preserve Outdoor Skills Festival
BURTON— People of all ages and abilities are invited to build their wilderness skill set at the Outdoor Skills Festival at For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., July 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can try their hand at fire starting, practice tracking and casting skills and more. The cost is $1 per person.