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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.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Some Midland County coaches are being hailed as heroes but it has nothing to do with wins and losses.

Monday, April 29, 2013  As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month a local organization is telling women, “It's time to talk about it.” The YWCA of Greater Flint invited the community to the Speak up, Speak out event Monday to empower victims and survivors to fight back against sexual assault.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  There are about 50,000 individuals in Michigan living with autism.  Until late 2012, insurance companies denied coverage for evidence-based treatments for autism spectrum disorders.  Insurance reform is expected to save the state billions of dollars as autistic children are able to get the treatment they need to become independent citizens.