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32 minutes ago  Graduation is a momentous occasion for any high school senior, but at Flint Northern, it’s a little bit more sentimental. The Class of 2013 is the last graduating class of the Vikings.

Yesterday at 8:39 PM  Buena Vista school board recalls seven support staff, after a two-week hiatus amid a financial crisis.

Monday, May 20, 2013  For many going to college is only a dream but tonight hundreds of Mid-Michigan students will get closer to that dream

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  School could be back in session in the Buena Vista school district, after the school board approved two items Tuesday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Two Saginaw County teenagers are facing felony charges after setting off bottle rockets at their high school.

Monday, May 13, 2013  May is 'Love Your City Month' and thanks sizeable grant, the City of Flint is now helping community groups tidy up 20 city blocks, by focusing on trash and brush pick up.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Questions swirl amid the financial crisis facing Buena Vista schools.  Students have not been in class since Friday and the district laid off its teachers on Tuesday after announcing it could not make payroll this month.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Thanks to some volunteers, the track and baseball teams at Buena Vista High School are continuing their seasons.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Michigan Department of Education has accepted the Flint school board's deficit elimination plan that oulines how the district plans to get rid of $16 million in debt by 2016.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Area superintendents are working to assist the Buena Vista School District in getting students back to school.

Monday, May 06, 2013  One in three kids in the U.S. is considered either overweight or obese.