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August 09, 2006

Flint liability in sewage backups gets deeper (Reg Req'd)


Flint liability in sewage backups gets deeper (Reg Req'd)
The city's damage bill from sewer backup cases continues to climb as two juries recently awarded 26 people more than $866,000. That's on top of $1.3 million awarded in May to eight other homeowners, and there ...

Teen turns man into police after finding cameras
A disturbing case came out of Flint Tuesday night. A Flint man was turned into police after a teen found surveillance cameras all over his home.

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June 14, 2006

Man caught in the act while out on parole


Man caught in the act while out on parole
A serial arsonist who was out on parole has been caught setting another Flint fire.

Michigan teen in hiding after overseas trip sparked by MySpace
The 16-year-old Michigan girl who flew to the Middle East to visit a West Bank man she met on MySpace.com is in seclusion with her father to escape the attention surrounding her travels, an attorney for the ...

'Real' football gaining U.S. fans (Reg Req'd)
The pre-game war of words had already begun in the hallways of Camp Copneconic in Fenton Township last week.

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May 25, 2006

Mute swan no beauty here 


Mute swan no beauty here 
One mute swan gliding across a lake may be a beautiful sight with its snow-white plumage and elegantly curved neck.

A penny short means no electricity for a Michigan woman 
FLINT, Mich. Just how powerful is a penny?

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May 04, 2006

Michigan Open deadline extended


Michigan Open deadline extended
Midland Daily News (subscription), MI - 19 hours ago... The Heather at Boyne Highlands, Flint Golf Club, Battle Creek Country Club, Prestwick Village ... The deadline for entry into the 2006 Michigan Open is 5 pm on ...

Bodybuilders take center stage in UM-Flint competition
Flint Journal, MI - Apr 30, 2006... after hitting the gym, Bloomfield, 41, stepped into her first bodybuilding competition Saturday night, taking the stage in the Flint/Mid-Michigan Natural event ...

Good breathing best in Owosso area -- report
Flint Journal, MI - Apr 27, 2006... COUNTY - Two Michigan metropolitan areas earned a place on the 2006 American Lung Association list of cleanest cities in the nation. But Flint and Genesee ...

Bedside help for patients basis of new Michigan business
Flint Journal, MI - May 2, 2006ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) Family necessity gave a suburban Detroit woman the idea to start a business that provides bedside ...

Health insurance gap is widening
ABC12.com, MI - Apr 26, 2006(FLINT) WJRT - (04/26/06)-- A new study shows that more Americans, including many people in Michigan, don't have health insurance. ...

Big Nine becomes six with Owosso's departure
Flint Journal, MI - May 2, 2006... Burdis said that Big Nine officials have met with new Flint superintendent Walter Milton ... a six-team league the past few years in the Mid-Michigan B Conference ...

A Surprise Flank Against Delphi-Led Auto Collapse
Executive Intelligence Review (EIR), VA - Apr 24, 2006... Most notable is the surprising move originated by some Flint, Michigan auto union organizers, taking shape in an April 29 mass march and rally in Michigan. ...

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May 02, 2006

Juniper Networks Application Acceleration Platforms Accelerates CAD Files and Improves User Productivity for GHAFARI  


Juniper Networks Application Acceleration Platforms Accelerates CAD Files and Improves User Productivity for GHAFARI  
SUNNYVALE, Calif.----April 18, 2006--Juniper Networks, Inc. today announced that GHAFARI, an award-winning architecture/engineering firm known for technology innovation, selected its WXC application acceleration platforms to speed transfer of large CAD files between office locations, dramatically improving user productivity, reducing IT investments and increasing user satisfaction.

Landfill Gas Use by General Motors Highlighted in Television Program - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY 
Two video clips that explain the program further. CLICK HERE for clip #1, and CLICK HERE for clip #2.

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April 13, 2006

Gunshots were fatal, doctor testifies


Gunshots were fatal, doctor testifies
FLINT -- Winfield Johnson was killed by two gunshot wounds, but asphyxiation probably played a part in his death, a forensic pathologist testified Tuesday in the preliminary examination of Samantha Bachynski.

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April 05, 2006

Trucker charged with DUI in W.Va. wreck


Trucker charged with DUI in W.Va. wreck
Flint Journal, MI - 5 hours ago... In Michigan, another school bus was hit Tuesday morning by a pickup truck in a crash that killed the truck driver and sent about a dozen teenagers to a ...

Mott baseball team splits pair with Lake Michigan
Flint Journal, MI - Apr 2, 2006... McDonald improved to 4-1 as Mott Community College's baseball team earned a doubleheader split with a 3-2 win in game two against Lake Michigan College at ...

Michael Popson: Taught students to desire success
Detroit Free Press, United States - Apr 4, 2006... He received his master's in science from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Popson coached and taught at St. Michael's in Flint and St. ...

Coach reaches milestone
MSU State News, MI - Apr 2, 2006... coach Jacquie Joseph 400 career wins at MSU. The Flint native and Central Michigan graduate is in her 13th season as MSU head coach. ...

GM Buyouts No 'Christmas in March'
OhmyNews International, South Korea - Mar 27, 2006... in a column he wrote in his local union newspaper, "The Searchlight," which was the official union newspaper of the Chevrolet Engine Plant in Flint, Michigan. ...

Police to question Indiana inmate in Oakland child killings
Flint Journal, MI - 5 hours agoPONTIAC, Mich. (AP) Michigan authorities are hoping a trip to Indiana will help them solve a series of Oakland County child killings in the 1970s. ...

Arthur K. Koskinen
Marquette Mining Journal, MI - Mar 29, 2006... He taught art in the Flint, Michigan Public School system for 35 years where he was known best by generations of his students as "Mr. K." His passion. ...

Coming Home for Christmas in a Body Bag
The Cheers, Estonia - Mar 29, 2006... Most of the dead soldiers are poverty stricken young men from places like Flint , Michigan and Clarksville , Ohio . But every now ...

Back to school for autoworkers?
Flint Journal, MI - Apr 2, 2006... Then, at 49, Blakely went back to the University of Michigan-Flint full time, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in 1998. Her ...

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March 23, 2006

Commissioners taking applications for boards 


Commissioners taking applications for boards 
Four separate boards and commissions have openings, and the county Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for the jobs. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday to apply, according to a news release from the county.

Flint Generals defeated by Fort Wayne Komets 
Flint, MI- The Flint Generals lost to the Fort Wayne Komets tonight by a score of 6-1 at Perani Arena and Event Center. The Generals play again tomorrow night at Perani Arena against division rivals the Motor City Mechanics. Face off is at 7:35pm.

Three Second Period Goals Spark Mechanics 5-1 Win! 
FRASER, MI-Behind two Vlad Serov goals the Mechanics outplay the River Otters tonight as they go on to win 5-1 at the Great Lakes Sports City Superior Arena.

Commonwealth Games: Messages from Melbourne 
Canada's Nicole Stevenson writes from the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.

One Rockwell Z-type units: Redefining Perspectives 
HAVE a cup of coffee as you watch the sleepy metro stir from your breakfast nook. Or catch a breathtaking sunset over the bay as you relax and sip a glass of wine. Why not have both?

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March 22, 2006

Time Out: Simply AAU-ful? Federation improved sportFort Madison


Time Out: Simply AAU-ful? Federation improved sport
Fort Madison Daily Democrat - When you get Michael Garvey, the head official of the Iowa Wrestling Federation, started on the not-so-good-ol'-days of Iowa wrestling under the Amateur Athletic Union, or, the AAU. Garvey, a New London High School graduate who has his own

WIAA boys basketball: Memorial's Maymon flexes muscle in win
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison Memorial freshman Jeronne Maymon began his prep basketball career in November knowing exactly what he wanted to be for the Spartans. "The next big thing," he said Thursday without a hint of hesitation. For proof that Maymon is well on his way

Colon cancer survivor raises awareness another step higher
Belleville News-Democrat - GLENS FALLS, N.Y. - Molly McMaster's birthday party this year is lasting 29 days and taking in 14 cities. "It's the perfect way to celebrate 30," McMaster said as she laced a pair of skates and donned jersey No. 06 for a shift with the Adirondack

Schram named interim head of Michigan Public Media
Crain's Detroit Business - Stephen Schram, a 30-year veteran of radio and TV, was named interim director of Michigan Public Media at the University of Michigan Wednesday, replacing Donovan Reynolds, who resigned on March 1. Michigan Public Media includes Michigan Radio , which

Couple Accused Of Crime Spree, Murders Face Judge
ClickOnDetroit.com - FLINT, Mich. -- An ex-convict and his girlfriend face arraignment in Flint Thursday in the third of three killings linked to a crime spree in southeastern and central Michigan. Police said Patrick Selepak, 27, and Samantha Bachynksi, 19, have

Weather changes, turns deadly
Oakland Press - A bizarre combination of high winds and unfortunate timing left one person dead and two with non-life threatening injuries Monday. Winds of up to 57 mph were believed to have caused a giant red oak tree along Sherwood Road in Brandon Township to

Protesters at military funerals rile legislators
WZZM 13 - Inside Bristol Road Church of Christ, about 700 mourners grieved the death of Army Pfc. Allan Morr from rural Shiawassee County. Outside, protesters from a tiny church in Kansas held signs proclaiming "America is doomed" and "Don't worship the dead

Mich. Soldier Mets Daughter Before He Died
WINK TV - FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Mich. Before he died last week, Sgt. Joshua V. Youmans got to see his 5-month-old daughter for the first time, his wife said. Youmans, 26, of Genesee County's Flushing Township, died Wednesday at Brooke Army Medical Center in San

Michigan Couple Accused of Triple Homicide
AOL - MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (March 21) - A paroled armed robber accused of killing three people during a crime spree apparently knew one of the victims and had included her on a list of six people he wanted to telephone while imprisoned for a parole

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March 15, 2006

Art & Around for the period March 16-25


Art & Around for the period March 16-25 - Compiled by Donald V
Pride Source - Cranbrook Art Museum "Shoot the Family," contemporary photography and video exploring the undercurrents of domestic life. Through March 26. Free with $6 museum admission. Bloomfield Hills: 1-877-462-7262. www.cranbrook.edu . Detroit Historical Museum

New York Woman Suits Up For Generals
OurSports Central - FLINT, MI--Molly McMaster, 30, of Wilton, New York, is making history during March as she plays for every team in the United Hockey League. On March 3rd at 7:35 p.m., she will take the ice with the Flint Generals at Perani Arena and Event Center in

Fury obtain new goaltender
OurSports Central - MUSKEGON, MI.--- As they get set to commence the final 17-games of the 2005-06 United Hockey League regular season, the two-time defending Colonial Cup Champions, the Muskegon Fury , are continuing their efforts to streng-hten and solidify their

Art & Around for the period March 9-18 - Compiled by Donald V. Calamia
Pride Source - Cranbrook Art Museum "Shoot the Family," contemporary photography and video exploring the undercurrents of domestic life. Through March 26. Free with $6 museum admission. Bloomfield Hills: 1-877-462-7262. www.cranbrook.edu . Detroit Historical Museum

Connie Breeze To KPSI/Palm
Radio and Records - Breeze is headed back to the west coast as PD of RR Broadcasting Hot AC KPSI/Palm Springs, effective March 24. The position has been vacant since Michael Storm left a while back. For the past two years Breeze has done middays at Country WFBE (B95) in

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February 22, 2006

Art & Around for the period Feb. 16-25


Art & Around for the period Feb. 16-25 - Compiled by Donald V. Calamia
Pride Source - Cranbrook Art Museum "Shoot the Family," contemporary photography and video exploring the undercurrents of domestic life. Through March 26. Free with $6 museum admission. Bloomfield Hills: 1-877-462-7262. www.cranbrook.edu . Detroit Historical Museum

Kim captures title in play-off
FOX Sports Australia - JOO Mi Kim outlasted South Korean compatriot Soo Young Moon in Kahuku today, winning the SBS Open at the second play-off hole to claim her first career LPGA title. On her third shot at the par-five 18th hole, Kim put herself in position for the win

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February 14, 2006

Remembering Baby Emma: Two Crash Safety Experts Launch


Remembering Baby Emma: Two Crash Safety Experts Launch a National Web Site to Help...
FLINT, Mich., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Patrick and Dr. Theresa Atkinson, both mechanical engineers and experts in crash safety, were more educated than most about the risks and statistics related to ...

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Michigan High School Basketball - Central trounced by


Michigan High School Basketball - Central trounced by Flint Southwestern Academy
Flint Southwestern Academy Knights fans were pleased Friday as they witnessed their basketball team trounce the visiting Central Wolves , 77-29 in a league game.

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Slowly, council repaying the cityFlint Journal, MI - Feb 11,


Slowly, council repaying the city
Flint Journal, MI - Feb 11, 2006... upheld a lower court's ruling in late December that the Flint officials had ... the money two years later, leading to a lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General ...

HIGHER PAY
Flint Journal, MI - Feb 11, 2006FLINT - A coalition that wants to raise Michigan's minimum wage is formally launching its campaign Monday with a series of news conferences around the state ...

NHL Skinny: Net Vets
Yahoo! Sports - Feb 6, 2006... Like Huet, this 31-year-old undrafted goalie from Flint, Michigan appears to have nailed down a No. 1 job at least until the Olympic break. ...

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February 12, 2006

Flint, MI - Topix.net Local news for Flint,


Flint, MI - Topix.net
Local news for Flint, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

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February 10, 2006

Public asked to comment on voter fraud charges 


Public asked to comment on voter fraud charges 
MLive.com - Feb 01 8:40 AM
FLINT - The state Civil Rights Commission will host a special public hearing next week on allegations of voter fraud related to a ballot issue that would ban some affirmative action programs.Save to My Web

Cartoon Controversy Not Free Press Issue 
Ohmynews - Feb 05 7:20 PM
The publication and republication of the cartoons are an example of sensational journalistic practices, which are efforts to use the press to provoke people against each other. Freedom of the press is not...Save to My Web

School board to hold talk on affirmative action 
MLive.com - Feb 04 7:39 AM
FLINT - The Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sarvis Center to consider adopting a resolution supporting affirmative action.Save to My Web

Dryden senior is true quiz kid 
MLive.com - Feb 06 8:38 AM
DRYDEN - There are times - not often - when a question like "What does a Lego look like?" can be as difficult as explaining Einstein's theory of relativity.Save to My Web

Longway offers free specs for solar eclipse in Mideast 
MLive.com - Feb 07 8:54 AM
FLINT - Here's the good news: A partial solar eclipse will be visible March 29, and the Longway Planetarium has special "eclipse-watching" glasses to view it.Save to My Web

Wyoming tosses job lasso at state 
MLive.com - Feb 02 9:00 AM
Jackson may be a state-designated "Cool City" with a burgeoning arts community and WiFi coffee shops, but it doesn't stack up to Wyoming when it comes to one social amenity: jobs.Save to My Web

H.E.A.T. Reports Auto Theft Reduction in Michigan: Community Involvement Key in Detroit and State Decline 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 06 8:47 AM
H.E.A.T. responded today to statistics released by the Auto Theft Prevention Authority that indicate a decrease in auto theft in metro Detroit and across the state in 2004.Save to My Web

Religion Calendar 
MLive.com - Feb 04 3:23 AM
BENEFIT CONCERT - 4:30 p.m. today, Family Worship Center, 3162 Flushing Road, Flint, hosted by Eternal Life Ministries, featuring the Troup Family and raising money for African missions. Video highlights of Leon Earl's experiences in Rwanda will be shown.Save to My Web

Conference reshuffling on the horizon? 
Gaylord Herald Times - Feb 06 5:41 AM
GAYLORD - There is distinct rumbling about realignment within local conferences, but don't expect anything to happen soon. The Big North, Ski Valley and Northern Lakes Conferences have all been the talk of some potential shuffling.Save to My Web
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February 09, 2006

Longway offers free specs for solar eclipse in


Longway offers free specs for solar eclipse in Mideast
Flint Journal, MI - Feb 7, 2006FLINT - Here's the good news: A partial solar eclipse will be visible March 29, and the Longway Planetarium has ... "It will not be visible in Michigan, so there's ...

US, Thai and Brazilian Youngsters Learn About Life in Space via ...
ARRL, CT - Jan 11, 2006... McArthur told pupils at Carman Park and Rankin elementary schools in Flint, Michigan, December 21, that wearing eyeglasses in space poses special problems. ...

Bill creates water-sewer system
DetNews.com, MI - 14 hours ago... in the Detroit-suburban battle over water rates began Tuesday when the Michigan Senate approved ... of 675 million gallons a day to cities as far away as Flint. ...

Long list of books reflect on African-American history
Hattiesburg American, MS - Feb 6, 2006... The year is 1963, young Byron Watson and his family are on their way from Flint, Michigan to down south straight into the chilling event of the burning of the ...

Michigan creator's site logs 10 million page views a month.
Flint Journal, MI - Feb 6, 2006By DAVE FROWNFELDER. ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) "Ipsa scientia potestas est" (knowledge itself is power) is the motto for Sploofus. No ...

SCOUTING REPORT
Detroit Free Press, United States - 16 hours ago... Conroy, Chris Drury, Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez, Bill Guerin, Mike Knuble (Michigan), Mike Modano (Westland), Mark Parrish, Brian Rolston (Flint; Lake Superior ...

Fighting a childhood killer
ABC12.com, MI - 5 hours agoFLINT (WJRT) - (02/08/06)-- The RSV virus kills hundreds of babies each year ... normally used only on premature babies, has saved the life of a mid-Michigan infant ...

Summers Warns of Crisis at Forum
Harvard Crimson, MA - Feb 1, 2006... But I would suggest to you that issues of local disintegration whether that means Flint, Michigan, whether that means failed states, whether that means ...

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February 08, 2006

The historic 1936-37 Flint auto plant strikes Union


The historic 1936-37 Flint auto plant strikes
Union workers and sympathizers march toward a rally in Detroit's Cadillac Square in early 1937.

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January 30, 2006

TV Movies: Jan. 29-Feb. 4  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2 hours,


TV Movies: Jan. 29-Feb. 4 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Abandoned and Deceived '95. Lori Loughlin. A woman with two young sons fights back when her ex-husband stops paying child support. (2:00) LIFE: Sat. 7 P.M. (CC)Save to My Web

State offers break to parents who owe back child support 
WOOD TV 8 - 43 minutes ago
DETROIT The state is offering a break to thousands of Michigan parents who owe back child support. The deal would help 25-thousand parents who stopped paying...Save to My Web

Religion Calendar 
MLive.com - Jan 28 7:08 AM
CHOIRS - Several area church choirs to perform at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 609 E. Fifth Ave., Flint, in "A Flint Festival of Choirs" at 4 p.m. Sunday. Also, Carolyn Mawby Chorale and choirs from Mott Community College and University of Michigan-Flint. Tickets: $10.Save to My Web

Vipers' Beauregard named All-Star MVP 
OurSports Central - Jan 26 8:19 AM
ST. CHARLES, MO - The Roanoke Valley Vipers, member of the United Hockey League (UHL), proudly announced today that team captain David Beauregard was named All-Star MVP for Team Aquafina last night at the UHL All-Star Classic at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.Save to My Web
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January 25, 2006

Flu shot clinics continue through Feb. 17  MLive.com - Jan


Flu shot clinics continue through Feb. 17 
MLive.com - Jan 18 8:49 AM
GENESEE COUNTY - With the peak of flu season still weeks away, there's still time to get a flu shot. State officials said last year's flu season peaked in mid-February and all signs point to a similar pattern this year.Save to My Web

Helping kids, arts were counselor's passions 
MLive.com - Jan 21 5:31 AM
FLINT - A relative says Fay Joseph spent her life helping people. Whether guiding kids to find their place in the world or serving on many boards, she had knack for public service, said cousin John Kaloydis, 55, of Flushing.Save to My Web

Ma Nature is no snow-stopper 
MLive.com - Jan 20 7:33 AM
The snow will go on. Warmer weather won't melt the snow sculpting and ice carving fun of Zehnder's Snowfest next week in Frankenmuth, organizers say. "All systems are go," said Scott Watkins, festival set-up manager.Save to My Web

Coach was dedicated to sports 
MLive.com - Jan 24 8:47 AM
FLINT - Harris Borr's dedication to coaching paid off when a football team he coached in 1949 was inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2003, his daughter said.Save to My Web

The Insider: Terry Crews 
Boston Herald - Jan 21 9:27 PM
Character: Penny-pinching father Julius on UPN's "Everybody Hates Chris" (Thursdays at 8 p.m. on WSBK, Ch. 38). Age: 37. Hometown: Flint, Mich. Family life: Crews and his wife,...Save to My Web

Automation Alley Elects 2006 Board of Directors 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 24 6:30 AM
Automation Alley, which drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's technology economy, elected six new members to its 2006 board of directors during its annual meeting at the Troy Marriott today.Save to My Web

The 30th Annual Flint Camper & RV Show is Coming to the Perani Arena & Event Center 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 10 6:30 AM
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds is sponsoring the only camper and RV show in Flint -- the 30th Annual Flint Camper & RV Show, February 9-12, 2006, at the Perani Arena & Event Center.Save to My Web

Bishop, diocese dispute efforts 
Detroit Free Press - Jan 16 2:05 AM
Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton said Sunday that he'd support new Michigan laws to give victims more time to sue for monetary damages over long-ago sexual abuse by predatory Catholic priests -- legislation that's opposed by the state's top Catholic officials.Save to My Web
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January 24, 2006

Memorial rips Craig boys with first-half runJanesville Gazette


Memorial rips Craig boys with first-half run
Janesville Gazette - MADISON-As if Madison Memorial wasn't intimidating enough, Keaton Nankivil made sure the experience was especially painful. The Spartans' 6-foot-9 junior center, who is on a number of Division I college wish lists, sent an early message Thursday

Communities to recruit in Michigan
Billings Gazette - GILLETTE - Three communities in the midst of Wyoming's energy boom will hold job fairs in Michigan to try to recruit workers. The Campbell County Economic Development Corp., the Casper Economic Development Agency and the Sweetwater Economic

Improving road conditions will save Metro Detroit jobs
Detroit News - The uncertain future of the Wixom Ford plant underscores Michigan's need to build and upgrade roads to encourage economic growth. Businesses won't locate in a state with lousy highways. Letting stretches of Interstate 75 and other freeways go without

Patriots lose to Roanoke with shuffled lineup
Fayetteville Observer - Fayetteville Patriots coach Mike Brown may soon be referring to a roster to recognize his own team. The revolving door that is the Patriots roster continued Saturday as forward Melvin Sanders was called up by the San Antonio Spurs and starting

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January 22, 2006

Largest crowd of the season watches Flint come


Largest crowd of the season watches Flint come back to win 5-4 
OurSports Central - Jan 07 8:16 PM
FLINT, MI - The largest crowd of the season 3,961, witnessed another exciting hockey game tonight at Perani Arena and Event Center as the Generals came back or the second straight game to win 5-4 in a shootout. Danbury had a 3-0 lead just 7:50 into the hockey game.Save to My Web

Marchant and Morin Selected to UHL All-Star Classic 
OurSports Central - Jan 10 1:02 PM
FLINT, MI--- The Flint Generals announced Tuesday that Forward Terry Marchant and Defenseman J.P. Morin have been selected to represent the Flint Generals at the 2006 UHL All-Star Classic.Save to My Web

MIKE KINNIE NAMED UHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK 
SportzDomain.Net - Jan 09 6:46 PM
MIKE KINNIE NAMED UHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK Flint, MI The Flint Generals of the United Hockey League are pleased to announce that Mike Kinnie has been named the Sher-Wood UHL Player of the Week for his play this past weekend.Save to My Web

10th Annual International Car of the Year Awards Rev Up In Detroit 
The Auto Channel - Jan 04 12:13 PM
* The 10th Annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) will recognize the Top 10 vehicles for 2006 including: Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, Most Sex Appeal (sports car), Most Athletic (pickup truck), Most Resourceful (SUV), Most Respected (luxury), Most Compatible (minivan), Most Dependable (Sedan) Most Spirited (entry level) and Most Versatile (crossover).Save to My Web

ATW Daily News 
Air Transport World - Jan 04 9:14 PM
Air Canada is taking its simplified fares concept onto the transatlantic this year, beginning with service to London Heathrow and Manchester.The international pricing structure contains just four fare categories: Tourist, Leisure, Latitude Plus and Executive First.Save to My Web
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January 14, 2006

MPH Promotions: Bringing to light the local and


MPH Promotions: Bringing to light the local and regional stars
WhoWon.com, NE - Jan 3, 2006... Prior to working at Owosso and Tri-City, Prieur, who was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, has worked for such prominent racing businesses as the historical ...

Auto woes manufacture city's decline
USA Today - Jan 10, 2006... just 35 miles from Detroit, is not the most memorable beleaguered Michigan city ... the name recognition of auto industry towns such as Detroit, Dearborn or Flint. ...

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Shakeup in Midwest League? Battle Creek Enquirer -


Shakeup in Midwest League?
Battle Creek Enquirer - Southwest Michigan Devil Rays general manager Martie Cordaro said Thursday that any plans for the team's move to Midland are news to him. A Midland-area television station, citing unnamed sources, has reported that a Midwest League baseball team is

U.S. auto giants open year with headaches
Reuters UK - DETROIT (Reuters) - Irate U.S. auto workers picketing in the streets and bright prospects for competing Asian automakers cast a damper over struggling U.S. giants General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. as the global auto industry's biggest annual

Civil War Library of Country Music Legend Dusty Owens on the Auction
dBusinessNews.com - Columbus: Astute Solutions Receives Customer Inter@ction Solutions(R) Magazine's ''Product of the Year'' Award for 2005; Consumer Interaction Management Solution Honored for Outstanding Innovation COLUMBUS -- Astute Solutions, a leading solution

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January 11, 2006

Amputee, 17, chosen for makeover to home Josh


Amputee, 17, chosen for makeover to home
Josh Knapp's mother says he never complains about his condition. But township officials want to make life a bit easier for the 17-year-old, who uses a wheelchair after losing both arms and a leg to bacterial ...

Mich. Civil Rights Commission to hear allegations of improprieties
Wednesday's hearing by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission of complaints about allegedly fraudulent, even racist, tactics used to collect signatures to put the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative on the ballot is ...

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January 08, 2006

TIMBER TIMEFlint Journal, MI - 14 hours ago... RUN -


TIMBER TIME
Flint Journal, MI - 14 hours ago... RUN - A two-story fully constructed log home with a working fireplace and a value of more than $500,000 is among the sights to see at the Michigan Log Home & ...

Teachers who may be looking for a community service project for ...
Lansing State Journal, MI - Jan 6, 2006... a-thons also will be held at Country Stitches stores in Flint and Jackson ... Granholm has reappointed Jason Dinsmore of Haslett to the Michigan Aquatic Nuisance ...

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December 29, 2005

Snowfest pie contest announcedFlint Journal, MI - Dec 27, 2005...


Snowfest pie contest announced
Flint Journal, MI - Dec 27, 2005... diabetes.org, faxed to (248) 433-1095 or mailed to Recipe Contest, American Diabetes Association, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 117, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 ...

Food Bank fundraising campaign at crossroads
The Saginaw News, MI - Nov 30, 2005... Donors may send checks to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 2312 Lapeer, Flint, MI 48503. The telephone number is (810) 239-4441. v. ...

Workers fight to be union free
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Dec 19, 2005MARYVILLE, MI, United States (UPI) -- Worker disenchantment with the United Auto Workers ... Workers have staged rallies outside Delphi plants in Flint and Grand ...

Football dominates Butler, clinches winning season
Saint Joseph's College Puma Athletics, Indiana - Dec 12, 2005... Butler lined up to punt for a third time deep in its own territory, but John Maniaci (So., Ortonville, MI/Flint Powers) blocked the kick. ...

Mechanics Fall To The Flags 5-3
OurSports Central (press release), WI - Dec 17, 2005FRASER, MI-Adam Edinger scored two more goals, however, the Mechanics fall to ... Mechanics return home tomorrow to host their conference rival Flint Generals at 5 ...

Lucky 13 for Branch as Mechanics Win Sixth Straight!
OurSports Central (press release), WI - Dec 16, 2005MUSKEGON, MI- The Mechanics stretched their winning streak to six games tonight beating ... Sunday the Mechanics battle the Flint Generals at 5 pm on Brent Gretzky ...

Generals top Port Huron 6-3
OurSports Central (press release), WI - Dec 2, 2005Flint, MI - The Flint Generals defeated division rivals the Port Huron Flags 6-3 tonight at Perani Arena & Event Center. 1st Period ...

Art & Around for the period Dec. 8-17
pride source.com, MI - Dec 8, 2005... Flint Institute of Art, Flint. ... around@pridesource.com or by snailmail to Art & Around, Between The Lines, 20793 Farmington Road, Suite 25, Farmington, MI 48336 ...

K-Wings trade Barnes to Elmira
OurSports Central (press release), WI - Dec 27, 2005Kalamazoo, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings, proud members of the United Hockey League ... Kalamazoo will start their week tomorrow night in Flint against the Generals at ...

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December 20, 2005

Harvest House seeks help for family of 8 


Harvest House seeks help for family of 8 
MLive.com - Dec 16 1:21 PM
The Harvest House Shelter is asking for help to fulfill the Christmas wishes of two of its young charges. The children, ages 12 and 14, who were victims of domestic violence, want the family to be together for the holiday and their brother, sisters and mother to receive Christmas gifts.Save to My Web

GM begins a painful corporate crash diet 
Manufacturing Center - Nov 21 8:40 AM
The worlds largest automaker is undergoing a "capacity reduction" related to its behemoth statusincluding the scheduled elimination of 30,000 jobs between now and 2008.Save to My Web

Generals pick up a point in shootout loss 
OurSports Central - Dec 04 5:00 PM
Flint, MI - The Flint Generals remained one point ahead of the Port Huron Flags in the Central Division after taking three of four points against their division rivals this weekend.Save to My Web

Wanda Elizabeth Kurkowski 
Gaylord Herald Times - Dec 12 5:20 AM
Wanda Elizabeth Kurkowski, 84 of Gaylord, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005 at home. She was born in Wyandotte on April 11, 1921 to Leonard and Lottie (Bogusz) Wnorowski.Save to My Web

Fitch Places Hurley Medical Center (Michigan) Bonds on Watch Negative 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 19 10:43 AM
NEW YORK----Dec. 19, 2005--Fitch Ratings places the 'BBB-' rating on approximately $67.1 million of outstanding City of Flint Hospital Building Authority hospital revenue bonds on Rating Watch Negative, which indicates a reasonable probability of a downgrade over the short term.Save to My Web

Generals top Port Huron 6-3 
OurSports Central - Dec 02 7:46 PM
Flint, MI - The Flint Generals defeated division rivals the Port Huron Flags 6-3 tonight at Perani Arena & Event Center. 1st Period - Flint's John Glavota opened the scoring with a power play goal 12:23 into the period.Save to My Web

Generals Defeat Mechanics 4-3 
OurSports Central - Nov 26 6:49 AM
FLINT, MI- The Motor City Mechanics looked to rebound after a 4-1 loss to the Muskegon Fury Thanksgiving night, however, they fall short in front of 2,014 fans at Perani's Arena & Event Center.Save to My Web

Lucky 13 for Branch as Mechanics Win Sixth Straight! 
OurSports Central - Dec 16 8:31 PM
MUSKEGON, MI- The Mechanics stretched their winning streak to six games tonight beating the Muskegon Fury 5-2 in front of 2,732 fans at LC Walker Arena, the second win in eight days on Muskegon's home ice.Save to My Web
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December 16, 2005

Puppy Will Be Fitted With An Artificial Paw


Puppy Will Be Fitted With An Artificial Paw
All Headline News - Nov 16, 2005 Flint Township, MI (AHN) - Peg, a four-month-old puppy born missing an ankle joint, or right paw, will always have "a little hitch in her giddy-up," says Rex
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December 14, 2005

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Flint autoworkers face the loss of another factory


Flint autoworkers face the loss of another factory
AFP via Yahoo! - It is a ritual Flint, Michigan's autoworkers have become accustomed to The union hall is lined with photos of Flint's 1937 sit down strike that established the strength of the

Plant closings cut through 8 states
USA Today - In General Motors' home state of Michigan, an engine plant in Flint is being added to closings that capital city of Lansing. ' Michigan will not give up the fight to

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