Ron Fonger

Flint

Reporter for MLive Media Group. [email protected]. Married well. Beer snob. Detroit Tigers diehard. Unknown Mortal Orchestra fan.

Articles

Mott Lake Regatta is coming back with hydroplane boats that fly on water

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Hydroplane boat enthusiasts are coming back to Mott Lake during a two-day competition this summer that aims to grow the audience organizers have built up after two years of racing at Bluebell Beach. “We’re hoping the longer we keep (the event) together, we can increase our boat numbers and...get a really good crowd turnout,” said John Grigg, president of the Marine Prop Riders, which is coordinating the event.
Flint activates seven cooling stations in advance of blistering heat wave

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI -- The city is activating seven cooling stations in advance of what’s expected to be dangerously hot weather this weekend and early next week. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced the action during a news conference on Friday, June 20, at the Mays Senior & Community Center, one of the cooling stations. Extreme heat in Flint and Genesee County is forecast from Saturday, June 21, until Tuesday, June 24, with predicted temperatures threatening 100 degrees.
City inches closer to settling alleged Flint police brutality case for $175K

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI — A woman who claims a Flint police officer slammed her to the ground during a routine hit-and-run crash investigation last year would receive $175,000 under the terms of a proposed federal court settlement.
I-69 exit to Miller Road closing for nine days starting next week

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI --Repairs on the westbound I-69 ramp bridge to Miller Road over Swartz Creek are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23, a job that’s expected to close the expressway exit through July 2. During construction, traffic to Miller Road will be detoured via northbound I-75, eastbound Corunna Road, and southbound Ballenger Road, the Michigan Department of Transportation said in an announcement.
Flint Township will pay more than expected to dispose of homes at condemned park

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT TWP., MI -- A condemned mobile home park that was demolished by the township will cost more than expected to dispose of because trailers there may have contained asbestos. The township Board of Trustees agreed to pay an additional $34,000 to dispose of the homes from Myrtle Grove mobile home park during its meeting on Monday, June 16. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Genesee County offers no-cost HIV testing at June 27 event in Flint

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The Genesee County Health Department is offering no-cost testing during National HIV Testing Day at the Genesee Free Medical Clinic. Located at 2437 Welch Boulevard in Flint, the clinic’s event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on June 27. Testing is confidential, and insurance and identification aren’t required, per an announcement from the county. In addition to testing and information, the event is also offering complimentary food, games and prizes.
Flint’s celebration of Juneteenth includes fireworks, Black Wall Street Festival

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI -- The city of Flint will commemorate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday on Thursday, June 19, closing City Hall for the day in observance and offering a fireworks display. The city and the Flint Downtown Development Authority will present the free fireworks show at Chevy Commons at dusk -- approximately 10 p.m., according to an announcement from the city.
Space study could help decide whether Genesee County builds new central district court

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The county could invest $150,000 in a new space study before deciding whether to renovate the McCree Courts and Human Services building or build a new central district court. The county Board of Commissioners is expected to consider contracting for the study by Hobbs + Black Architects during its meeting on Wednesday, June 18.
Demolition begins at neglected, historic, and fire-damaged Flint church

1 week ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI -- A church built more than 100 years ago on land donated by two Flint automotive pioneers has started to come down after years of neglect and a 2023 fire that left only a shell of the structure standing. SC Services of Detroit started the tear-down of Oak Park Methodist Episcopal Church on North Saginaw Street on Monday, June 16 -- a $200,000 job that could be completed this week.
Genesee County gives initial OK to $100,000 sponsorship of Ally Challenge

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The county is doubling down on its support of the Ally Challenge as organizers work to secure a new title sponsor of the annual PGA Tour Champions event in Grand Blanc Township. The county Board of Commissioners agreed in a committee meeting on Wednesday, June 11, to send the request for $50,000 in both 2025 and 2026 to the full board for final approval. A final commitment on the county funding could come when the full board meets next week.