Ron Fonger

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- It’s one year, two months, and 14 days before the country will celebrate its semi-quincentennial birthday, but the county is starting to make plans for a local celebration at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad. The county Board of Commissioners gave initial approval to establish America 250 -- Genesee County Commission on April 16, and to provide $250,000 in hotel tax funds to support its work.

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI – Small businesses in Flint that were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic could qualify for targeted grants of up to $20,000 through a new program offered by the city in partnership with LISC Flint. The city announced the launch of the Flint Small Business Rescue Fund this week and is accepting applications for it from Friday, April 18, until April 30.

5 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Sheriff Chris Swanson, other department heads, and the members of the Board of Commissioners plan to meet privately to discuss a proposed policy for county vehicles that spells out new rules for employees who drive them. Commissioners had been expected to discuss the proposed policy during a committee meeting on Wednesday, April 16, but they postponed taking action until Swanson and other elected department heads weigh in.

6 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

FLINT, MI – Flint City Hall will be closed to the public on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. The city announced the closing and said regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 21. Residents can make payments to the city on Friday at the Flint Service Center, 4805 Clio Road. The center is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Fridays. Payments can also be made using the City Hall drop box and online. Want more Flint-area news?

6 days ago | mlive.com | Ron Fonger

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The Midwest Invitational Rodeo and Flint City Bucks could get financial support from the county, but that financial help could come with an additional requirement for both groups. The county Board of Commissioners approved resolutions to provide both with $15,000 in hotel taxes during a committee meeting on Wednesday, April 16, with the requirement that promoters credit commissioners for providing the money.