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Salvation Army’s Emergency Services in Genesee County

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
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Salvation Army’s Emergency Services in Genesee County are Focus of Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Grant Efforts by The Salvation Army of Genesee County to provide area residents with key emergency services for help with utility shut off notices, water turn off and eviction notices received an important boost...

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
in Sports
Comments Off on Feliz Navidad! The Lions Make The Playoffs

By: Alex LaGrone Despite two red-zone interceptions by Detroit Lions quarterback, Matthew Stafford and a few costly special team blunders, the 11-4 Lions are headed to the playoffs. Last weekend the Lions squeezed by yet another opponent, this time a 20-14 victory over the troubled 5-10 Chicago Bears. ...

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
in Social Security Tips
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One easy decision on “Make Up Your Mind Day” By: Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist On December 31, the nation celebrates National Make Up Your Mind Day. The timing is perfect to coincide with those pesky New Year’s resolutions. Some decisions are big and you might need...

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
in Headlines, Weekly Religious Notes
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Flint Bible Institute Classes Flint Bible Institute classes are held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Flint on Mondays and Tuesdays for 12 weeks, from January 5 through March 24. For more information, call (810) 232-6770.

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
in Weekly Religious Notes
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Great Lakes Baptist District Association Great Lakes Baptist District Association will start the New Year with their Annual Founders Day Program Thursday, Jan. 1st at 11:00 am at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1083 E. Stewart Ave. Moderator Lewis Randolph, Host Pastor Guest Speaker: Rev. Ezra Tillman, Pastor of...

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December 27, 2014
By Alline
in Weekly Religious Notes
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Mt. Calvary MBC 4805 N. Saginaw St. Dr. Henry L. Fuller Jr., Pastor Wednesday, Dec. 31st at 6:00 p.m. Annual New Year's Eve Communion Worship Service.

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December 21, 2014
By Alline
in Headlines, Local-State-National Events
Comments Off on Frances Gilcreast Re-Elected As Leader of Flint NAACP

Frances Gilcreast Re-Elected As Leader of Flint NAACP The Flint Branch NAACP election was held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Regional Office of the United Auto Workers. Members steadily and continuously came to vote from 9am until 5pm, sometimes waiting in line outside. It was a very...

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December 21, 2014
By Alline
in Headlines
Comments Off on Let no Child Be Forgotten! Flint Area Chapter of The Links, Inc.

Let no Child Be Forgotten! Flint Area Chapter of The Links, Inc. Pictured: (l-r) Shirley Johnson, chair of the Links Holiday Brunch, Nia Taylor pianist, Tehirah Gaines singer, Hailee Clack singer and Lisa Rogers president of The Links, Incorporated, Flint Area (MI) Chapter The Flint Area (MI) Chapter of...

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December 21, 2014
By Alline
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Comments Off on City of Flint Applauds Genesee County Board of Commissioners

City of Flint Applauds Genesee County Board of Commissioners Decision to Approve Court Consolidation The City of Flint is pleased with the Genesee County Board of Commissioners decision to proceed with consolidation of the 67th and 68th District Courts into one, unified court. Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley plans to...

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December 21, 2014
By Alline
in Sports
Comments Off on The 10-4 Lions Are Knocking At The Door For The Playoffs

The 10-4 Lions Are Knocking At The Door For The Playoffs By: Alex LaGrone There has been plenty of drama this year for the Chicago "Bad News" Bears. First of all, they are 5-9 and won't make the playoffs. Then you have offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer calling out quarterback...