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Michigan Residents Assess Damage From Tornadoes and Strong Storms [VIDEO]

Maggie Meadows — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:49:14 +0000

Last night most of us were glued to our radios and television sets as multiple possible tornadoes hit Livingston, Shiawassee and Genesee counties. The damage was severe in Fenton, Mt. Morris and Goodrich. Dee & Paul Grossman, who actually are friends of mine and live within a few miles of me, were hit hard by [...]

Why All Genesee County Schools Are Closed Until 2013 [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:04:28 +0000

Last night the Genesee Intermediate School District decided to close all of their schools for the rest of 2012 for a number of reasons. Check out their official press release as well as details on the incidents that led to the decision here.

Genesee County Increases Police Presence at Schools In Wake of Connecticut Tragedy

Tree Riddle — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:34:58 +0000

After the tragedy that took place at Newton, Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday, Genesee County is taking some extra precautions to ensure the safety of our children. MLive recently spoke with Sheriff Robert Pickell, who explained his decision to up the police presence at Flushing, Goodrich and Fenton Schools. “It was meant to [...]

Judge Rules Genesee County Inmates Cannot Be Electronically Tethered By Police

Fantone — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:18:04 +0000

Today, a Genesee Country judge ruled that law enforcement agencies do not have the right to make the call on whether prisoners are electronically tethered or not. Check out the details on the ruling and the case behind it. Today, Genesee Circuit Judge Richard B. Yuille made the ruling that only courts have the authority [...]

Michigan Is Getting Fatter

Fantone — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:21:38 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Spartan or Wolverine, Yooper or Troll, Team Rock or Team Seger, if you live in Michigan, odds are you’re fat and getting fatter. Check out the details on how Michigan is becoming the Muffin Top Mitten. All you have to do is go to an all you can eat [...]

Body Found In Genesee County Landfill

Fantone — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:14:52 +0000

Dead bodies are hard to get rid of. That is of course unless you just throw it out, which is what seems to have happened in a Genesee County landfill. I guess if you’ve got a dead body to get rid of, a landscape is as a good of a place as any. Montrose Township [...]

Genesee County Hotline for Abused Animals and Dog Fighting

Fantone — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:05:19 +0000

It seems like every time you turn on the local news, there is another story about dog fighting in Flint. Now neighbors and citizens who suspect animal abuse can contact officials and remain anonymous, thanks the Genesee County Animal Control Department Hotline. It was horrifying to the see the pictures of not one, but two [...]

Local Mail Carriers Collect Food To Stamp Out Hunger

Fantone — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:47:30 +0000

It's no secret that times are tough in Genesee County. But as a community we can make a difference, and mail carriers across the county are helping you do your part. The program that has donated over 1 billion pounds of food, Stamp Out Hunger, is holding it's annual food drive this Saturday, and you don't have to go further than your mailbox to donate.

Genesee County Thieves Begin Targeting Tide Laundry Detergent

Fantone — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:01:20 +0000

I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty confused by this trend of people stealing hundreds of dollars worth of Tide and using it for drugs or selling it on the black market. Check out more details and what local authorities think of the dirty crime. Apparently, people are stealing Tide laundry detergent and a [...]