UMC to host VBS
SWARTZ CREEK– The United Methodist Church of Swartz Creek will offer Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 26, through Thursday, June 29.The theme this year is “Galactic Starveyors.” Children who...
View ArticleMichigan Rediscovered presented at Perkins Library
BY TIMOTHY MUCCIANTE SWARTZ CREEK– The road less traveled is the one Ron Rademacher usually takes.read more
View ArticleLions donate dinner proceeds
SWARTZ CREEK– The 3rd annual Bill & Monte Morgan Memorial Spaghetti Dinner generated $1,800 in proceeds.The total is a 16.67 percent increase over previous years, which brought in $1,500 each,...
View ArticleSave The Date
Outdoor movie SWARTZ CREEK– “The Legend of Tarzan,” will be shown at dusk Friday, July 7, at the Pajtas amphitheatre. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, bug spray, snacks.– L.R.Lego Club read more
View ArticleMCC’s Perry is MCCAA Athletic Director of the Year
FLINT– Mott Community College (MCC) Athletic Director Al Perry has been named the 2017 Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Athletic Director of the Year. The award is presented...
View ArticleBaker College fall 2017 classes start a month early
FLINT TWP.– The start date for fall 2017 semester at Baker College is Aug. 28, about a month earlier than in previous years. The college has officially transitioned from a quarter system to semesters...
View ArticleDedication set for historical marker at former Gaines Station depot
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com GAINES– It once had a date with a wrecking ball, but a dedicated group of volunteers saved it from demolition, and now, the Gaines Station Library...
View ArticleCamp 911
Levi West plays the role of an accident victim as Landen Brewer assists Carmen Gillespie of Swartz Ambulance during First Aid training, part of Metro Police Authority Officer Ken Szmansky’s Camp 911...
View ArticleArea artist’s work part of ‘Magnificent Seven’
OWOSSO– Alicia Geromel of Swartz Creek is among seven artists whose work is featured in a new exhibit at the Shiawassee Arts Center.read more
View ArticleRock the Kettle with the Salvation Army kicks off
FLINT– The Salvation Army serving Genesee County is announcing the 2017 Rock the Red Kettle of HOPE Campaign is underway locally.read more
View ArticleSave the Date
Outdoor movie SWARTZ CREEK –“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” will be shown at dusk Friday, July 21, at the Pajtas Theatre. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, bug spray, snacks.– L.R.Food...
View ArticlePark! Who goes there?
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 * lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– A splash pad, miles of walking trails, a gaga ball pit, a fountain, and some kind of foliage other than those pesky cottonwood trees...
View ArticleHome’ … for supper
Photos by Lania Rocha Lennon Lions Linda Jacques of Swartz Creek, Rod Chapman of Durand and George Elford of Lennon get the grill goin’ for the chicken barbecue Sunday at Lions Park. The service club...
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Rummage sale SWARTZ CREEK – A rummage sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29, at the United Methodist Church of Swartz Creek. All proceeds go...
View Article‘Mary Poppins’ bringing ‘magical surprises’ to PAC stage
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– It’ll be a jolly holiday when the curtain goes up on Swartz Creek Center Stage’s production of “Mary Poppins.”read more
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‘Mary Poppins’ SWARTZ CREEK– Swartz Creek Center Stage presents ‘Mary Poppins’ at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 and 11, and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Performing Arts Center....
View ArticleBack to the Brick ready to roar into Flint
FLINT– Now that the Promo Tour is in the rear view, final preparations are underway for the Back to the Bricks summer extravaganza, which gears up with the Tune- Up Parties on successive days from...
View ArticleCommunity fundraiser for March of Dimes
GRAND BLANC– Martin Funeral, Cremation and Tribute Services, 8253 S. Saginaw St. in Grand Blanc, will host a community cookout to raise funds for the March of Dimes of Genesee County from 4 p.m. to 7...
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