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Sunday, March 31, 2013  For several volunteers in grand Blanc Easter started early, preparing food for anyone reaching out to their newspaper ads and posts in senior living facilities, one phone call reminding the group of their purpose.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Flint residents are getting in the spirit of not only Easter but giving back to the community with Easter egg hunts and a hefty food giveaway for the needy.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013 

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Michigan State Police are getting into the holiday spirit with their "Stuff a Blue Goose" campaign.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  People are pitching in to give area children a Merry Christmas. It's all part of the fill the truck effort partnering the Salvation Army and five Walmarts in Genesee County.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Kansas City businessman is giving away $100,000 this holiday season, and spent the day in New Jersey and New York giving away thousands.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A report from Michigan State Police says that crashes on state streets and highways claimed at least seven lives over the Thanksgiving weekend, the same number as in last year's holiday period.

Monday, November 26, 2012  According to the National Retail Federation, more than 35 million shopped on Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The Friday after Thanksgiving is often the time when people start to purchase their Christmas trees. This year's drought did take a bit of a toll.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  It was body to body at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. Folks came out in droves out for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  For the fifth straight year the International Academy of Flint served a full Thanksgiving dinner to members of the community.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Michigan State Police up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Black Friday shopping is set to begin on Thanksgiving in several major retail stores this year.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Americans prepare to mark Thanksgiving with family, celebrations; Sandy overshadows for some

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Traffic along I-75 through Birch Run has been steadily flowing throughout the day and as we continue into the night. However, further up the road construction could slow traffic tomorrow from Saginaw onto the Zilwaulkee Bridge. Today drivers say it wasn't too bad.