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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Law enforcement from throughout the area gathered together today to remember and honor fellow officers lost in the line of duty. The service is rich with tradition and although annual the service takes on a reinforced meaning after the loss of what they call a brother in 2012.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Bd's Mongolian Barbeque on Miller Road received the 'Patriot Award' from the "employer support of the Guard and Reserve."

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A staffer notified authorities after deciding that the letter was suspicious.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Area rivers are again flooding or close to flooding.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A 2012 law requires that the Department of Human Services come up with a list of anyone who won at least $1,000 in the state lottery that is also on state assistance.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Southwest Airlines is offering flights to Baltimore and Florida, with flights to Las Vegas coming later in the year.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Interested residents can sign up for the City of Flint's new recycling program, "Fill the Bin Flint!" provided by Republic Services beginning Monday, April 15.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Multiple rivers throughout the area are at or near flood stage this morning.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Many area rivers are expected to reach and pass flood stage between tonight and tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Behind the blight and the crime and all of Flint's perceived challenges there's an army of every day volunteers working to strengthen the community. That’s why Mayor Dayne Walling joined a dozen community leaders Tuesday to recognize the work that’s often overlooked.