(02/16/13) - There were sweet sounds coming from the Genesee District Library for the Black History Month Brunch on Saturday.
That's where local leaders were honored inside Genesys conference and Banquet Center.
This year's honorees are Reta Stanley from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Tendaji Ganges from the U-M Flint, Dr. Raymond Gist, and gold medalist Claressa Shields.
The Food Bank of eastern Michigan was also honored.
Executive Director of the Genesee District Library Carolyn Nash, was excited for this years honorees.
"We like to focus on leaders of our community people who make quality contributions to the community and people who have set example for us and our children," Nash said.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:39:23 GMT
(05/21/13) - Weather in Mid-Michigan, Tuesday, will most likely be similar to Monday, with but maybe not quite so much heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Beaverton in Gladwin County seems to have taken
Mother Nature left her mark on Gladwin County. Strong winds knocked down power lines, toppled trees and blew bricks off the top of a building.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:10 GMT
(05/21/13) -The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter. The thieves got away with donation money that would have helped care for helpless
The Saginaw County Sheriffs Department is on the lookout for two people who stole from an animal control shelter.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:37 GMT
(05/21/13) - First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma. Like everyone in their line
First responders in Michigan are being recognized this week for their service to the community, but their hearts are with fellow paramedics and EMT's in Oklahoma.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:31:10 GMT
(5/21/13) A mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58-thousand miles for a very special purpose.Michael Bowen often
A Mid-Michigan man is approaching a goal that seems nearly impossible. Over more than three decades he will have run more than 58,000 miles for a very special purpose.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:29:04 GMT
(05/21/13) - The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week. On Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., there's going to be a birthday party at the American Cancer Society offices on
The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday this week.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:26:15 GMT
(05/21/13) - Consumers Energy is working hard to restore power in Gladwin County and surrounding areas. A large number of outages are being reported in the Beaverton area. More than 700 people are still
There are still a number of power outages in Gladwin County.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:39 GMT
(05/21/13) - Next month will mark 60 years since the deadly Beecher tornado. The half mile twister actually touched down in Mount Morris Township on June 8, 1953. 116 people died that day - that's more
Next month will mark 60 years since the deadly Beecher tornado.
