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In 2008, Flushing residents had fun at festivals, weathered the tough economy and learned the township police chief would retire
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Tuesday January 06, 2009, 1:42 PM
FLUSHING, Michigan — The second half of 2008 brought new leadership to Flushing and Clayton townships, and tough economic times caused firefighters and students to move out of town. But there were bright spots, as family festivals were well-attended and participation at Flushing's Relay for Life almost doubled.
Continue reading "In 2008, Flushing residents had fun at festivals, weathered the tough economy and learned the township police chief would retire" »
Post a comment | View commentsJimmy M. Escue-Dubose and other Genesee County area deaths
by The Flint Journal Tuesday January 06, 2009, 9:38 AM
Recent Genesee County area deaths
•Cheryl L. Allen (Crane).
•Teresa A. Angell, 55, of Swartz Creek, Jan. 6.
•Jacqueline J. Boyd, 82, of S.C., Jan. 3.
•Betty J. Cramer, 88, of Fenton, Jan. 5. Continue reading "Jimmy M. Escue-Dubose and other Genesee County area deaths" »
Donald J. Amerling, Dr. David L. Wigston and other Genesee County area deaths
by The Flint Journal Monday January 05, 2009, 10:06 AM
Recent Genesee County area deaths
• Donald J. Amerling, 91, of Flint, Jan. 2.
• Harmon J. Baber, 69, Dec. 29.
• Marilyn Blue, 73, of Dixon, formerly of Durand, Jan. 3.
• Gary L. Burrell II, 54, of Fenton, Jan. 3. Continue reading "Donald J. Amerling, Dr. David L. Wigston and other Genesee County area deaths" »
Flushing residents reach out to help each other as more people experience financial hardship
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Thursday January 01, 2009, 12:00 PM
FLUSHING, Michigan — Former General Motors engineers and middle class families are some of the people who were part of the 46 percent increase in requests for aid from the Flushing Christian Outreach Center in 2008.
Flushing Board of Education hosts meeting Jan. 8 to choose new board member to fill an empty seat
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Thursday January 01, 2009, 11:00 AM
FLUSHING, Michigan — The Flushing Board of Education will appoint someone to finish out an empty seat on the school board at a special meeting Jan. 8.
The meeting, open to the public, is at 6 p.m. at the school administration building, 522 N. McKinley Road.
Flushing store owners didn't encounter sluggish holiday sales
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Thursday January 01, 2009, 8:20 AM
FLUSHING, Michigan — Apparently, the holiday shopping slump didn't reach in to Flushing this year.
The grumble heard from retailers across the nation was that 2008 Christmas sales were dismal, but most Flushing store owners said stayed pretty much the same.
Continue reading "Flushing store owners didn't encounter sluggish holiday sales" »False fire alarm at Flushing apartments causes confusion
by Nikki Brand and Laura Angus | The Community Newspapers Wednesday December 31, 2008, 8:12 PM
FLUSHING, Michigan —Police officers and firefighters called to a fire at an apartment complex discovered the "smoke" was caused by chemicals deliberately released from a fire extinguishers.
Continue reading "False fire alarm at Flushing apartments causes confusion" »Distance learning lab connects Flushing Middle School students to educational opportunities around the county
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Wednesday December 31, 2008, 6:05 PM
Kettering University professor Ernest Fokoue walks by Flushing Middle School students participating in the Flint Mathematical Circle as they work on problems. Students include: (on the left side of table, from front) Chris Gager, Ben Kearney, Zachary Montpas, Trey Thomas and (right) Beau Haskins and George Castle.- MORE COMMUNITY COVERAGE
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