Genesee News

Genesee County could soon become home to a medical marijuana club -- but not without some controversy.

Genesee County Compassion Club co-founders Jeff Bolliat, left, Tanya Bolliat, center, both of Flint, Chyenne Goupil, right, of Shiawassee County, Penny Love, back right, and Michael Love, back left, both of Flint, meet for a photo at their new club space in Genesee Township Wednesday afternoon.

One should probably forgo sweeping conclusions when analyzing the outcome of the issues and races decided in Tuesday's varied slate at the polls throughout Genesee County.

As a result, investigators say the 79-year-old man got kicked out of a Flint assisted living facility for an unpaid $18,000 bill.

An autopsy is being conducted this afternoon, and police aren't releasing a cause of death at this time, said Burton Det.

The man campaigning to stop construction of a new water pipeline to Lake Huron speaks for himself - not other elected officials in Cheboygan County government, the county's administrator there says.

Authorities say a 43-year-old Genesee Township woman faces charges after she stole upward of $20,000 from her mentally disabled great uncle to pay her cable bill and have her lawn mowed.

MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Michigan - The Genesee Intermediate School District will host an open house 4-6 p.m. today to celebrate completed construction and renovation of the Crouse Instructional Center, 3330 Luce Road.

The Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce has recognized 10 area businesses and individuals for their achievements in the community.

Dale Weighill says his win in tonight's Flint City Council election is another sign that voters are ready for more civility and cooperation in City Hall.

Swartz Creek Fire Chief Brent Cole on Saturday, Oct. 23, was named the best among 50 fire service instructors across 10 counties of Eastern Michigan belonging to the Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association.

Delta Tire, of Burton, owner Mike Crittenden and other tire dealers have had to raise prices because of the up to 35 percent tire tariff leveed by the U.S. on China-made tires.

Thousands of people are lining up across the United States and in Mid-Michigan for a chance at the H1N1 vaccine.

The Flint teachers union and Flint School District will be back in court Thursday to determine if the district's health care change effective Sunday for some 1,100 teachers is "mirror coverage" of the teachers' current MESSA plan.

Macomb and Genesee counties will hold their first community clinics this week to administer the free H1N1 vaccine -- as other local health agencies continue to vaccinate residents.

The H1N1 vaccine is being distributed at clinics all over Genesee County. Among the first people to get it: a Mount Morris mom and her son.

The Genesee District Library announced plans to make operational adjustments in its library system on Monday.

One of the area's largest unions is celebrating its 50th year - a year its president says is the toughest she's seen for union negotiations in three decades.

Bartholomai, Tara D., 31, of Davison; 10 days Genesee County Jail and pay $900 restitution for probation violation of a 2007 conviction of breaking and entering to a coin operated device; Oct.

This past Sunday afternoon the Kingston Lions Club hosted the District Fall Conference with Lions Club members including Millington, Caro and Otisville.