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More than 30 advocacy groups to attend upcoming Genesee County Safety Resource Fair

5 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

FLINT, MI – More than 30 local advocacy groups will attend the upcoming Genesee County Community Safety Resource Fair on May 17. The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Berston Field House in Flint. Designed to help those affected by any type of crime, the free event is open to the public. All ages are welcome. There will be food, refreshments, activities and resources available to attendees.
Coldwater man sentenced to at least 18 years for sexually assaulting 2 minors

5 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

A 55-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to 18 to 50 years in prison for sexually assaulting two minors, according to an announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. David Miller was sentenced by Judge Paul E. Stutesman of the 45th Circuit Court in St. Joseph County on May 2. He pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct in February. The sentencing follows a separate conviction and sentencing in Branch County, according to a news release from the AG’s office.
9-year-old student brought gun on school bus in Ottawa County, police say

5 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 9-year-old student brought a handgun onto a West Ottawa Public School bus on May 1, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office said. The elementary school student was found to have been in possession of ammunition on the school bus on May 6, but after further investigation, police found the same student had displayed a handgun on the school bus the week before on May 1.
Faculty union sues Mott Community College board over president hiring process, conflict of interest

5 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

FLINT, MI – The Mott Community College Education Association filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees, challenging the legality of the board’s vote in November to offer Shaunda Richardson-Snell the presidency despite a conflict of interest that later surfaced. “The faculty are asking for transparency from the Board and a national search for the next president of the college,” Brian Littleton, MCCEA president, said in a statement.
MI: $12M federal grant awarded to Flint MTA to expand services, replace vehicles

6 days ago | masstransitmag.com | Dylan Goetz

MI: $12M federal grant awarded to Flint MTA to expand services, replace vehiclesA $12 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will allow the Flint Mass Transportation Authority to expand service routes and upgrade buses and facilities.
2 boats stranded in shallow water near Huron County peninsula prompt recovery

6 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

Two boats were stranded in shallow waters while conducting environmental sampling near Caseville Township, off the Sand Point peninsula, according to police. The boats had to be recovered by the Huron County Sheriff’s Office and the Caseville Fire Department, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office received the distress call around 1:15 p.m. on May 7.
Livonia auto parts supplier announces layoffs amid financial woes

6 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

A motor vehicle parts manufacturer in Wayne County will permanently lay off 41 of its 351 employees due to reduced business and financial trouble. Quality Metalcraft is a metal stamping company in Livonia that serves automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense industries, according to its website. The layoffs were announced in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice on May 8. Layoffs took place on April 21, according to the notice.
Saginaw man, 40, charged for possessing child sexually abusive material

6 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

SAGINAW, MI – A 40-year-old Saginaw man has been charged for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. Pete Buford was arrested by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Tast Force, according to a news release from MSP. Buford, who was on parole, was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized, according to police.
Flint man who sexually assaulted child at motel sentenced to 55 years in prison

6 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

FLINT, MI – The 37-year-old Flint man convicted of multiple felonies related to the sexual assault of a child in 2022 was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. Stokes King Tiggs was sentenced to a minimum of 55 years by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Brian S. Pickell on May 6.
$12M federal grant awarded to Flint MTA to expand services, replace vehicles

6 days ago | mlive.com | Dylan Goetz

FLINT, MI – A $12 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration will allow the Flint Mass Transportation Authority to expand service routes and upgrade buses and facilities. The grant totaling $11,969,176 was announced on Thursday, May 8, by U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City).