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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Jane Park looks into what goes into fixing up a blighted home, putting it on the market and recruiting buyers who will invest in the city of Flint.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School Board has canceled their meeting tonight.  They will now meet Friday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Krapohl Senior Center in Mount Morris is facing probation after what the Genesee County Office of Senior Services calls multiple violations. More than 20 thousand dollars in inappropriate requests for reimbursement, the improper use of the “My Senior Center Program and not following contractual requirements on a monthly basis.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  County will apply for state and federal funds due to flooding.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will propose giving public schools, universities and community colleges 2 percent more funding in the next school year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder called for changes in how the state pays for student learning.  If lawmakers approve the new bill, the proposal would replace the 1979 School Aid Act.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Dow Chemical Co. plans to donate up to $500,000 in relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Friday, October 12, 2012  One look at the craftsman-style mantle and the rich hardwood floors, it's hard to believe the home at 841 E. Ninth St. as once a neighborhood eyesore.  It is one of the last homes to be renovated by Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The GISD board voted unanimously Wednesday night to fire Knox-Pipes after an extensive audit by Plante Moran found she had misused nearly $88,000 to fund unapproved travel and an affair with former superintendent, Thomas Svitkovich.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  General Motors says it plans to invest $833 million in Canada for research and development.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Michigan has been slated to receive nearly $47 million in federal funds to replace old buses and improve transit facilities across the state.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  FEMA will be back in action on Tuesday and Wednesdy assessing damages in Filnt, Grand Blanc and Mundy Townships.

Friday, April 06, 2012  The cash-strapped city of Flint has been ordered to repay more than $1 million in federal housing funds.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The Saginaw Police Department this morning unveiled new technology to help fight the war on crime with the Regional Analysis of Police Technology and Operations Reporting (RAPTOR) center.