Spring Sports Stars: Who are the top underclassmen around Flint your votes.Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - We’ve done the seniors and juniors we want to know who you think is the top underclassman athlete in the Flint area which will remain open until noon on May 12 and track and field were selected for the poll Stats for golf were based on iwanamaker.com while tennis stats were based on tennisreporting.com and track and field via athletic.net Votes MUST be submitted in the poll at the bottom of the story in order for it to count If you want to nominate an underclassman athlete, email jszczepaniak@mlive.com with the name on May 8 with “Spring Sports Stars” as the subject line Sturgess is currently hitting .360 with two doubles and one home run as Powers Catholic’s primary shortstop Simmons is currently hitting .391 with four doubles and two triples as Powers Catholic’s third baseman Dennis is currently hitting .278 with 12 walks He has also thrown out five runners from behind the plate Wetzel currently has 37 strikeouts in 28 innings of work Gioventu currently has 11 goals and six assists so far this season Luck currently has 15 goals and 17 assists this season Messenger is hitting .379 with a .486 OBP and 11 hits and 16 RBIs He has also caught eight runners stealing behind the plate He also holds a 3-0 record with 29 strikeouts and a 2.10 ERA on the mound Wollard is hitting .619 with four doubles and 16 stolen bases Pittman has been a consistent contributor for a young Flushing team Tanner has helped anchor the Flushing defense Wilson currently has three goals this season as a defensive midfielder Zilisch has contributed 31.2 innings with a 2.65 ERA this season She is also hitting .420 (3rd on the team) with a .455 OBP and nine extra-base hits (leads team) A defensive specialist as third base/shortstop She also leads the team with 26 runs scored and sacrificed bunts Wistuba currently holds a 12-0 record at 4-doubles Hopkins currently holds a 12-0 record at 4-doubles Jackson is currently hitting .422 with .481 OBP and 19 hits Stevenson is currently hitting .372 with three doubles and 11 RBIs She also has yet to commit an error behind the plate this season Heil is currently hitting .411 with five home runs Stanton is currently hitting .282 while carrying a 10-2 record with a 2.43 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 66.1 innings of work Baehl is hitting .509 with eight home runs Taylor currently holds a 7-1 record with a 0.26 ERA and 87 strikeouts Tillier has contributed 56 innings pitched with 65 strikeouts and a 2.62 ERA on the mound this season She is also hitting .482 with 21 RBIs and two home runs Williams is currently hitting .483 with seven RBIs Rather is hitting .600 with a .673 OBP and 24 hits The Martians’ catcher possesses a great arm behind the plate and at the hot corner as well Paris currently has one goal and three assists this season A team captain and returning all-league honorable mention Dye has been a consistent contributor for the Blue Devils Sucio-Ford has one goal and one assist this season Banaszak holds a 12-1 record in 1-singles this season Light is currently hitting .386 with a .472 OBP and 17 hits Lewis has been a consistent contributor for Fenton this season Fenton is currently 8-0 and tied for the top spot in the Flint Metro League Guenther shot a 76 and finished seventh at the SVL #1 league meet on April 28 Latchana shot a 74 and finished tied for second at the SVL #1 league meet on April 28 Morris shot a 75 and finished tied for fifth at the SVL #1 league meet on April 28 Junga shot a 37 in a head-to-head meet against Goodrich on May 1 Another consistent contributor for Powers Catholic Nanney has been stellar in her first season on varsity White has been a consistent contributor on a Powers Catholic team loaded with talent Allen has one goal and three assists this season has been an everyday starter for a Bronchos team currently holding an 8-2 record Russell currently holds a 9-3 record and a 4-1 league record in 4-singles Saeed currently holds a 7-3 record in 4-doubles Wolner currently holds a 4-1 record in 4-singles Preston currently holds a 10-2 record in 3-doubles Hebeler currently holds a 10-2 record in 3-doubles Royster holds a 10-0 record in 1-doubles this season Grab holds a 10-0 record in 1-doubles this season Studer has six goals and four assists this season Perrin has eight goals and 10 assists this season Fejes has nine goals and six assists this season Hartsuff has posted multiple first-place finishes across both hurdles and relay events this season Martin has competed all over the place for the Hornets but he’s been dominant in both hurdle events this season Naswell has been a consistent contributor for the Chargers across multiple events Katic has been a consistent contributor for the Tigers in the 1600 Worthington has posted numerous first-place finishes in shot put and discus for Owosso this season Hufton has been a consistent contributor across multiple events and recently helped set the school record in the 4x400 relay (4:12.30) alongside Ana Lovell Ottinger has been a consistent contributor for the Martians in the 1800 Stiverson has yet to be defeated in shot put this season and holds numerous first-place finishes in discus Louis has been a consistent contributor in the 100 and 4x200 relay in her first year on varsity for the Bobcats Shellenbarger holds first-place finishes across multiple events in her first year on varsity for the Martians Smith has been stellar in shot put and discus for the Chargers holding multiple first-place finishes already Wilcrynski is hitting .435 with two doubles and seven stolen bases He also holds a 2-0 record with a five-inning perfect game and 13 strikeouts on the mound Rich is currently hitting .567 (leads team) as the Cardinals’ primary right fielder He has also contributed innings on the mound Johnson is currently hitting .403 with two wins on the mound this season Ducharme is a two-year starter for Davison and has been a consistent contributor as a third baseman and pitcher Kerns has tallied two wins on the mound already and will be a go-to arm on future Davison teams Bednarski is currently hitting .429 and has flashed the leather in the outfielder multiple times this season Harper has played all 11 games for Byron and has been a defensive anchor stealing the ball and connecting a pass to a teammate Ward has started all 11 games for Byron and leads the defensive unit alongside Harper Tate holds a 4-3 record with a 2.01 ERA and 38 strikeouts She is also hitting .333 with three home runs and 21 RBIs Arnst helps anchor a defensive unit that has tallied four shutouts this season Stone helps anchor a defensive unit that has tallied four shutouts this season Yelle is currently hitting .340 with six doubles and 11 RBIs as the Hornets’ leadoff hitter Use of and/or registration on 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience During the University of Michigan-Flint's Spring 2025 Commencement Alexander described the moment as an intersection a time when years of hard work and sacrifice turn to exciting possibilities and the opportunity to make an impact in a rapidly changing world.  Speaking during four ceremonies at the Riverfront Conference Center on May 3-4 Alexander shared three points of wisdom with close to 1,000 graduating students from the university's five schools and colleges.  your education is more than just a personal accomplishment; it is a privilege one that places a responsibility on your shoulders to lead and to serve," he said reflecting the ethos of engaged citizenship with which a UM-Flint education is imbued.  commit yourself to lifelong learning," Alexander said urging the Class of 2025 to seek out professional development or to earn their next certificate or degree "Success is not a destination; it's a journey and it requires continuous effort and self-reflection and to find new solutions when faced withobstacles will be one of your greatest strengths," said Alexander acknowledging that graduates will have to be nimble not only professionally but also in their broader lives to overcome the numerous challenges that arise on the path to success and self-fulfillment.  the weekend's speakers included Yener Kandogan interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim dean for the School of Management; Michael Behm who addressed the crowd of graduates and their guests via a video message; and four student speakers Each ceremony's highlight was the remarks the selected student speaker gave Each speaker reflected on the challenges and successes of their academic journeys and shared a message of hope for future opportunities and personal growth.  Lyons seeks to help others in every possible domain In addition to earning her bachelor's degree in elementary education the Grand Blanc resident also worked as a certified nursing assistant and substitute taught in special education classrooms.  'Why don't you stick to one thing?'" Lyons said to fellow graduates and their families during the 11 a.m. and people who I would love and care for like family I encourage you to remember to empower yourself Lyons plans to build on her CNA experience and will enroll in UM-Flint's Accelerated Second Degree She hopes to work in special education during the week and then as a nurse on the weekends "I'd encourage current and future students to just keep going to know that nothing worthwhile will ever come easy and to try to be their most authentic selves," Lyons said there is one common thread: At the end of the day it's all about loving people and caring for them." Manners aptly compared her college experience to tending a garden She thought back to the nerves and excitement of beginning her studies at the university."Those early emotions were like the first rainfall on a garden—unexpected They gave us the energy to take root and begin growing," Manners said during the 1:30 p.m "Stepping into the nursing program at UM-Flint we were given the soil to plant something meaningful just like a seedling breaking through the soil the first time we truly felt confident in our skills and knowledge – each accomplishment was a glimpse of sunlight that showed us we were on the right path Manners was the grand prize winner of the 2024 Zillion Solutions competition which challenges students of all majors to devise an innovative entrepreneurial solution to a real-world problem Her concept was color-changing dressings that health care providers could use to treat IV complications but just as a garden flourishes through every change and individuals we are meant to be," Manners said graduation is simultaneously an opportunity to celebrate the people who helped her along the way and look forward to new challenges."It's humbling to think that we've built up all this knowledge all this experience … and we're about to go back to being rookies paired with our acknowledgement that there are many communities that helped us get here including the community UM-Flint gave us along with our degrees," she said during the 11 a.m. Yasin made the most of the opportunities available on campus for UM-Flint undergraduates she conducted research into omega-3 and omega-6 lipids with Matthew Fhaner associate professor of analytical chemistry She also investigated the potential benefits of self-driving cars for people with Parkinson's disease as part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program which allows students to earn a paycheck while conducting real-world research alongside faculty.  I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude; I am confident that the values I cultivated here will guide me in the years ahead Grateful for getting to see the post-COVID empty hallways turn into full hallways Thank you to all of the professors who have taught me and have been patient with me," she said.  Ackerman echoed the chancellor's urging for graduates to adopt a flexible mindset in their endeavors.  "We are entering into a world that is evolving at an unprecedented pace Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are transforming the way that we live and work and complex global issues demand solutions," said the finance major from Burton critical thinking and capabilities UM-Flint has instilled in each of us help us take on these challenges and take advantage of new opportunities and use everything that this university has given to you." Ackerman worked as a recruitment and outreach specialist for Mott Community College while a student and served as president of the Financial Management Association on campus.  The recorded live stream of each ceremony is available online: Photos from each ceremony will be available on the university's Flickr page after 3 p.m draws his face on a mirror while making a monoprint at the Museum of Art and Light booth Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan Lora McDonald performs during Saturday’s Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan She opened up a day of musical entertainment on the plaza’s patio washes laundry with a washboard as Riley County Historical Museum director Katharine Hensler observes Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan A train ride zips past the Union Pacific Train Depot during the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan A dinosaur-costumed individual offers fist bumps to people waiting in line at food trucks Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan The Flint Hills Discovery Center during the event was promoting its next temporary exhibit “Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies,” which opens May 24 Families play with foam blocks Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan from Kansas Geological Survey on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence watches as young visitors see the various rocks and fossils on display at the booth Saturday during the Flint Hills Festival at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan The history and ecology of the Flint Hills region was on full display Saturday at the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan “Flint Hills Festival is our one day of the year in which we bring everyone together to celebrate the Flint Hills Region,” said Stephen Bridenstine director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Vendors hosted demonstrations to educate and inform an educator with the Kansas Geological Survey came with rocks and fossils from around the region “We can see a variety of rocks that you can naturally find here ranging from the limestone to the rare ones like agate and even volcanic ash from Yellowstone,” he said Riley County Historical Museum director Katharine Hensler demonstrated how Flint Hills settlers from the late 19th century washed their clothes “We’re letting the kids go from dirty laundry process to using a washboard to running things through the agitator and ringer and then hanging them to dry,” she said Bridenstine said the event doesn’t happen without regional support “We have over 40 partners who come from throughout the region folks who run educational activities and engage with guests.” Guests also enjoyed free admission Saturday into the Discovery Center We're always interested in hearing about news in our community there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Flint children and their families are invited to meet local children’s author Dr Darcele Robinson at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Robinson is the author of the award-winning children’s book “My Feelings Matter,” along with many other quality children’s books The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is located at 1026 E Activities and refreshments will be offered at the event and website in this browser for the next time I comment Powered by woocommerce support wp support (WXYZ) — The deck was stacked against Kassius Lofton from the day he was born was diagnosed with Down syndrome and was developmentally delayed he could not walk on his own and was non-verbal See Ross Jones' full investigation in the video below: So when bruises started to appear all over his body family members feared the worst and Kass couldn’t tell them where they came from “I received the pictures of him with the belt buckle marks on one side (of his face) and a long scar down the other side,” recalled his aunt “He had two black eyes and bruises all over his back.” After seeing the photos of Kass’ injuries last July She shared them with Children’s Protective Services He cannot even say ouch,” she said through tears All it took was for me to see a 2-year-old with black eyes and bruises all over him.” RELATED: Detroit boy told CPS his mom wanted 'to kill him' months before prosecutors say she did sending multiple photos that showed bruises and marks on Kass’s body Carradine and other family members say they asked Kass’ mom “It was his white blood cells,” Carradine recalled being told “I kind of got the story that (it was) roughhousing Carradine said she believed Wellons was not being truthful Kass would stay with his godmother for the next month she said she was contacted by a CPS caseworker and told that Kass needed to be returned to his mother “(CPS) sent me a text message,” Carradine said they wanted to close it or dismiss it or whatever...we also need Kass to return home by 2 p.m..” It is not clear what steps CPS took to determine that it was safe for Kass to return to his mom Within minutes of learning he would be returned Wellons-Watson began calling and texting the same caseworker she’d alerted to Kass’s injuries “I was battling with them not to return him,” she said “I had sent them text messages and photographs I had gone even so far as to reach out to Lansing to keep him from being returned.” RELATED: Years before Na'Ziyah Harris murder case, CPS warned repeatedly about alleged killer Text messages reviewed by 7 News Detroit show that Wellons-Watson raised concerns Kass might be beaten inside the home But the caseworker responded that she could no longer talk to her about the case Wellons-Watson started sending e-mails to anyone she could at the state department overseeing CPS “And it came back saying that someone would get back with me within 48 hours,” she recalled Two days after CPS ordered that Kass be returned to his mother Flint Police would be called to the apartment complex where his mother lived Kass was found in his bed covered in injuries and not breathing a CPS caseworker reported visiting Kass’s home to check on him Flint Police officer David Fiebernitz testified that upon entering the home he observed “bruising to both sides” of Kass’s face and “bruising to the right rib cage." “I don’t think anyone meant for him to be hurt,” said grandfather Emmanuel Wellons Kass suffered multiple fractured ribs and contusions to multiple organs His death was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner caused by blunt force injuries of the abdomen Both his mother and her boyfriend have pleaded not guilty the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it could not comment on specifics but said they are “deeply committed to ensuring the health and safety of all children (and) will work with law enforcement to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.” The department said it is "heartbroken over the death of Kassius and extends its sympathies to his family and friends during this extraordinarily difficult time." The criminal cases against both Tiarra Wellons and Deon Johnson were bound over to circuit court last month Attorneys for both Wellons and Johnson maintain their clients’ innocence and say they look forward to their day in court Eight months since she begged CPS not to return her nephew to his mother Brenda Wellons-Watson says the agency failed at its most basic duty “Standing up to believe that I did the right thing is causing me to be uncomfortable with my own family,” she said Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at ross.jones@wxyz.com or at (248) 827-9466 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Debbie worked at First National Bank for 40+ years and developed many friendships with her co-workers great-nieces and great-nephews in their sporting events Being an aunt was one of the greatest joys of her life Prior to her illness she made sure to have regular family dinners and get-togethers Debbie and her sisters made Christmas magical for the whole family She loved making and keeping other traditions for the family such as decorating Halloween cookies and insuring the house was decorated for every holiday Debbie loved a night out and road trips with the FNBA Their friendship and laughter brought great happiness to her life A graveside service to honor Debbie’s life will be held on Friday May 2 at 10:00am at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17 TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced the completion and opening of a newly improved section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park in Franklin County located west of Ottawa between Louisiana Terrace and Iowa Road will officially open to the public on Saturday visitors will enjoy uninterrupted travel along 93 miles of continuous trail from Osawatomie to Council Grove — offering expanded access to one of the longest rail-trails in the United States while also increasing safety and connecting trail-goers to the scenic beauty of the Flint Hills The project was made possible through a Transportation Alternatives Program grant awarded and administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Construction included a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail surface and improvements to three existing bridges These enhancements not only provide a smoother trail experience but also improve user safety by allowing visitors to cross railroad tracks safely and eliminating the need for a 3.4-mile detour on county roads “The Flint Hills Trail is a shining example of how Kansas continues to invest in meaningful outdoor spaces,” said KDWP Secretary Christopher Kennedy we’re not just building trail—we’re connecting communities and helping more Kansans experience the natural beauty of our state.” A ribbon-cutting celebration for the improved section will be planned at a later date KDWP has long-range plans to develop the trail along its full length as funding becomes available Future improvements will continue to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities while providing safer To learn more about Flint Hills Trail State Park, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Flint-Hills-Trail Back to 5-2-25 KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17 News Linden senior Sophia Helm races home to score the game-winning run.Jonathan Szczepaniak .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - Throughout the high school spring season MLive’s Flint-area Spring Athlete of the Week poll recognizes the extraordinary efforts of prep athletes in various spring sports We like to give our local athletes a shoutout for a job well done and our readers an opportunity to vote on who they’d like to support You can vote as often as you like until the poll closes at 9 a.m Voting will have no impact on postseason awards and no prize will be awarded to the winner (aside from the feeling of support from your voters) Any votes made via X or email will not be counted Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to nominate players by emailing jszczepaniak@mlive.com Please provide the player’s stats for the week if you choose to nominate someone Coaches and athletic directors are also encouraged to email stats and scores from each game as well Here are your nominees for the week of April 28-May 4 Gasper posted a 34 twice and a 41 last week as Flushing went 3-0 in head-to-head matches Harrington scored six goals in three games this week Converse scored five goals in an 8-1 win over Clio on April 30 Helm launched a three-run home run and tossed six innings with eight strikeouts in an 8-2 win over Flushing on April 30 She also had two hits and three RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader Leyes scored four goals in a 16-5 win over Davison on May 1 Chapman tallied a hat trick as Genesee Christian defeated Swartz Creek 3-0 on May 2 McCroan scored four goals as Owosso defeated Durand 6-1 on May 2 Morris earned first in the long jump and as a member of both the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Sellers earned first in the 3200-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Lillywhite earned first in the 800-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Essenmacher set a school record in the 1600-meter running a 4:19.79 at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Roberts finished first in the 200-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Gross finished first in the 1600-meter at the Davison Twilight Classic on May 2 Santino was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend The previous record (4:14.74) was set in 1985 Sadler was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Lovell was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Hufton was a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x400 team that broke the school record with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend Junga shot a 37 and a 35 as Goodrich went 2-0 this past week and 12 RBIs as Byron defeated Morrice both times in a doubleheader on May 1 Ludwig went 7-for-9 over the weekend with two doubles and four RBIs Ludwig pitched a one-hit shutout against Flint Kearsley on May 1 and tallied seven strikeouts in a win against Flushing on April 28 Ludwig also tallied her first career home run against Kearsley Tunnicliff went 3-0 last week in 1-doubles Royster went 4-0 last week in 1-doubles and remained undefeated on the season Grab went 4-0 last week in 1-doubles and remained undefeated on the season Mofield broke the school record in shot put on April 30 with a 39’ 7” Moore launched a walk-off home run against Clio on April 28 to take game one 7-6 Moore had four hits in the next two games against Clio and had an RBI triple against Millington over the weekend Latchana shot a 74 at the SVL #1 league meet finishing tied for second and helping Davison finish first overall against Linden on April 30 and tallied a hat trick in a 9-1 win over Corunna on April 28 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jonathan Szczepaniak | jszczepaniak@mlive.comFLINT - Check out what happened around the Flint-area high school sports scene from over the weekend Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to email results, highlights, and comments about the results of each game for any sport to jszczepaniak@mlive.com Millington 4: Timely hitting and strong pitching led Owosso to a win on Saturday an RBI-triple from Carson Moore and Santiago Aguirre paced the Trojans’ offense Jace Norton pitched the first three innings while Liam Patrick and Eden Ackley each contributed two innings in relief Clio 2: A three-hit game by Tristan Sly paced the Flushing offense on Friday night as the Raiders took game one Kayden Tinnin earned the win on the mound in three innings of work while Sly had an RBI and Blake Badal contributed two hits and Cam McIlhargie each added two RBIs while Trent Everett added an RBI in the win Clio 4: Cam McIlhargie tossed a complete game to lead Flushing in game two Blake Badal and Kayden Tinnin each had two hits and two RBIs while Dom Oyler and McIlhargie added two RBIs Kyle Brown tallied a hit and an RBI in the win Bloomfield Hills Academy of the Sacred Heart 11 Imlay City 0: Flushing improved to 10-2 Friday night as Kayla Rousseau and Liv Gioventu scored two goals each and Ellie Fotenakes all added a goal while Karsyn Pisha and Lily Egan combined for the shutout in net Babcock added two assists and Tessa Slogor and Anna Hough each tallied an assist in the win Swartz Creek 0: Haven Chapman scored a hat trick to lead the Soldiers to a win Friday night Ella Houle assisted on all three goals as Genesee Christian improves to 5-2-2 on the season Durand 1: Liz McCroan had a breakout game Friday night scoring four goals to lead Owosso to a win Kaleigh Slingerland and Cali Read each added a goal as Owosso improved to 4-9 on the season Lux Parisian and Adeline Mahoney combined for the win in net Frankenmuth 3: Flushing took three of four doubles flights Saturday to earn the win The pairings of Allie Perry/Ally Tunnicliff and Bridget Preston/Grace Hebeler earned a win while Keira Dumas-Knieper and Princess Soberano each added a win in the singles bracket Flint Carman-Ainsworth: The Cavaliers took first in a handful of events on the girls side as Seleah Morris (1st) and Eve Harris (2nd) controlled long jump Standout performers on the boys side were Jeron Maclin Flint Kearsley: Ethan Sellers earned first in the 3200-meter while Jack Lillywhite earned first in the 800-meter and third in the 1600-meter Kayden Martin took second in 300-meter hurdles and third in 110-meter hurdles Lapeer: Jacob Essenmacher set a school record in the 1600-meter Linden: The Eagles finished in second in the Medium School division on both the boys and girls side Boys standout performers: Braylon Cooper; Dane Hurd; Aidan Walker; Braylon Bouwman; Calvin Thomas (2nd in long jump); Connor Blackwood; Blaise Gooding (2nd in high jump); Stone Gooding Girls standout performers: Isabella Sigsby; Sidney Shepard; Addison Josephson; Chloe Josephson; Melody Meckstroth; Sidney Shepard; Evelyn Taylor; Kennedy Brooks Powers Catholic: Grant Roberts (200m) and Bryce Gross (1600m) each posted a first-place finish while Evah Smith finished second in shot put on the girls side Swartz Creek: The Dragons took first in the Medium School division behind standout performances from Dequandre Alston and the 4x800 relay team of Jasen Hoenicke Congratulations to Lake Fenton’s Sylvia Santino who broke the school record in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:12.30 at the Corunna Cavalier Classic over the weekend The previous record (4:14.74) was set by Kelly McFate is sponsoring meals throughout May at Shelter of Flint’s 74-bed family emergency shelter helping ensure that families experiencing homelessness have reliable access to healthy food Sponsoring meals for the Shelter of Flint helps address food insecurity while providing stability and security to those who need it most,” said Sarah Musser “Our support goes beyond nourishment; it’s about helping individuals regain a foundation to rebuild their lives Shelter of Flint meets the nutritional needs of shelter clients by providing three meals a day and an organized snack community partnerships have become critical to sustaining this support Shelter of Flint is here to ensure that all of the families in our shelter including the 37 children who will sleep there tonight receive the nutritious meals they need and rebuild their lives,” remarked Shelly Hofman Shelter of Flint Vice President & COO “We owe a debt of gratitude to HAP CareSource for their dedication to caring for the welfare of families in our community,” Food insecurity – the state of being without reliable access to enough affordable nutritious food – is a serious problem in our community For individuals and families facing homelessness Many Shelter of Flint clients are receiving consistent Too often parents must choose between keeping a roof over their heads or feeding their children healthy meals Those who are without a home lack the ability to prepare meals and the only options are usually inexpensive and unhealthy fast food Shelter of Flint, which has been in operation since 1983, envisions a community where everyone has the opportunity to live in safe, sustainable housing. For further information about Shelter of Flint, visit shelterofflint.org For more information, visit www.hapcaresource.com or follow them on X Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInOTTAWA (KCTV) - One of the final sections of the Flint Hills Trail to undergo improvements is set to open to hikers The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has announced that the completion and grand opening of a newly improved section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park has been set for Saturday The 2.3-mile segment can be found west of Ottawa between Louisiana and Iowa Terrace Department leaders said visitors will be able to enjoy uninterrupted travel along 93 miles of continuous trail between Osawatomie and Council Grove The system offers expanded access to one of the longest rail-trails in the U.S. KDWP noted that the project was made possible with a grant from the Transportation Alternatives Program, which the Kansas Department of Transportation awarded pedestrian bridge and improvements to three existing bridges Conservationists indicated that the improvements provide a smoother trail experience and improve safety across railroad tracks which now eliminates the need for a 3.4-mile detour on country roads A ribbon-cutting celebration is expected to be announced at a later date that long-range plans to develop the trail along its full length remain a priority as funding becomes available For more information about the Flint Hills Trail State Park, click HERE — The University of Michigan Flint hosted their annual Super Science Friday event aimed at sparking children's interest in science School students from across the area gathered for a day of hands-on experiences in biology Staff from the Genesee County Conservation District participated in the event offering insights into the practical applications of science Forestry Department Manager at the Genesee Conservation District John Cohoon says the goal of the event is to connect classroom learning with real-world applications doing work like this because trees are a growing part of the landscapes that we live in," Cohoon said breathing part of that and caring for that is something that we all need to at least be mindful of." students explored soil work and river-based fish research Representatives from the For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum also talked about the work they do — Residents of Flint's Third Ward are witnessing renewed efforts from city officials despite lacking formal representation on the city council for nearly seven months The city is actively engaging with residents to bridge this gap Third Ward residents gathered to learn about new city-wide initiatives and home assistance through the HOPE program The ward has been without a city council representative since the passing of Quincy Murphy Mayor Sheldon Neeley emphasized the importance of outreach in the ward ahead of the upcoming primary election "Right now we've had a lot of failures on city council So we definitely need good representation of people that reflects the goodwill of all the residents here in the Third Ward," said Neeley The city aims for these programs and future leaders to address the needs and potential of the community they serve The special primary election for the Third Ward is scheduled for Tuesday We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at abc12news@abc12.com or call us at 810-233-3130 The University of Michigan-Flint's Physician Assistant program celebrated the graduation of its third cohort At a convocation ceremony at the Flint Institute of Arts 48 graduates received long white coats to welcome them into the profession The 28-month program includes 16 months of didactic curriculum including professional development and public health and 11 months of clinical rotations in eight specialties with additional elective rotations The cohort also attended the May 4 College of Health Sciences commencement ceremony at the Riverfront Conference Center—photos by Jake Cessna Our editors carefully select every product we recommend. 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Lt. Thomas Dhooge, who acknowledged receiving questions in advance of his own promotion exam but claimed he never used them was fired but ordered reinstated under a 2024 civil service hearing officer's ruling a Saginaw attorney representing the trooper plaintiffs Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct an officer's first name Contact Paul Egan: 517-372-8660 or pegan@freepress.com — The Flint River Watershed Coalition conducted water quality tests today at the point where Swartz Creek enters the Flint River the education manager says the testing is citizen science that gets kids out of the classroom and provides them with a real-world scientific experience "The data that we collect today is going to be public record," said Esper "It will be posted on the Flint River Green.org website anybody who needs to know what's going on with the water quality of Swartz Creek in the Flint River have access to that information." The project involves 20 local teachers from the Flint River Watershed area. Those interested in participating can contact the Watershed Coalition through its website here the handsome Noel Flint of West Layton passed away in the comfort of his home returning to his Heavenly Father and loved ones.  Noel was born in his childhood home to Charles Barnes and Delila Stoker Flint Dad along with his siblings worked hard on the family farm and large garden Dad was involved and helped with past high school reunions where he continued to enjoy the association of his schoolmates He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the North Central States Mission he worked in construction with his brother Vern Noel met Carol Ann Young on a Valentines Day blind date engaged the next Valentines Day and then married his sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple on September 2 they raised five children in the home he built in West Layton His children and their spouses are; Mark (Denise) Noel worked in the construction industry for J formed and co-owned Flint-Bateman Construction later working as a Federal Housing inspector He retired from Zions Bank Property Division He enjoyed taking his family to snowmobile in West Yellowstone Boating in Lake Powell with family and friends and really relished his property in the Uintah’s whereas a family we enjoyed camping and bonded with the many West Layton friends and neighbors we grew up with We must add that dad was an amazing and athletic water skier back in the day as he kept us in awe every time we as children watched him from the back of the boat.  Noel served valiantly in all aspects of his life be it in construction We are proud of how faithfully he served and the example he set Dad loved reading and re-reading conference talks and studying the scriptures at the kitchen table We know that dad loves the Lord and truly loved and followed the council of the Church Prophets He would quietly and emotionally share his humble testimony with us often Noel especially cherished his time attending the Temple whenever he could and was especially thrilled when the Layton Temple opened.  Noel and Carol Ann had the amazing opportunity to serve as Temple service missionaries in Nuku’olofa Tonga where Noel took pride as the Temple Project Manager and oversaw the remodeling of this beautiful island LDS Temple Noel quietly rejoiced as he stood by the Elder (President) Russell M Nelson who placed the commemorative cornerstone on this Temple and handed our father the trowel that had just been used for this dedication tradition Many lifelong friendships were established during this mission They both loved the people they met and the picturesque landscape of Tonga.  Noel is survived by his five children and their spouses Craig Young (Colleen and David Young (Jennifer) Noel is preceded in death by his sweetheart how to serve others and the example you have set for all your posterity Friends may visit with family prior to services from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m the family requests donations be made to Primary Children’s medical Center https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens.give  Our family would like to thank the many wonderful neighbors and friends who brought by food and took the time to stop and check on Dad Dad was so sad and lonely but knowing he had so many friends and family checking on him reminded him daily that he was very loved.  Thank you to Alan Jaynes for always being available for sprinkler/yard help Thank you to Tom Day for letting Dad have a water turn on his treasured garden Thank you to Kristy and Marcos with Intermountain Health Hospice You made dad laugh and with your encouragement helped him endure to the end and stay in his home.  Funeral Services will be live-streamed by going to www.lindquistmortuary.com and scrolling to the bottom of Noel’s obituary page.  ORDER VIDEOS — The Whiting Auditorium in Flint is hosting "iLuminate," an hour-long dance and light show and the performers say they love to see the smiles on the audience's faces a Michigan native and one of the dancers in the show is thrilled to be performing in his home state We want a person to feel like they needed earplugs for the show That's how I like to feel like the show is because we're rocking from start to finish It's gonna be a great time and Michigan Special pricing is offered for residents of Genesee County For more information or to buy tickets, visit the FIM website here An official website of the United States government JavaScript appears to be disabled on this computer. Please click here to see any active alerts Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article and residents immediately registered their concerns about water quality dangerous levels of lead were detected in two water fountains on the University of Michigan–Flint campus The DWSD offered to reconnect Flint to its system and communications within Snyder’s administration revealed that cost remained the primary decision driver as public health concerns began to mount Even after the water supply was reconnected to the DWSD on October 16 officials advised against drinking Flint water In late October Snyder announced the creation of an independent task force to review the events leading up to the crisis The Michigan attorney general brought criminal charges against two MDEQ employees and the Flint city utilities administrator in April 2016 and promised that additional cases would be brought over time more than two years after the switch to Flint River water and eight months after the return to DWSD water the EPA announced that water in Flint was once again safe to drink provided that a National Science Foundation-approved filter was used to remove the remaining traces of lead in 2022 the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated the indictments ruling that they had been issued improperly April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month which the University of Michigan-Flint is recognizing with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness supporting survivors and fostering prevention Central to this year's programming is the annual Take Back the Night rally acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt will deliver the keynote address The event underscores UM-Flint's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment His work has been pivotal in promoting gender equity and bystander intervention strategies participants will take to the streets for a community march sending a clear message of solidarity with survivors and a call for systemic change and uniting our community in action," said Samara Hough director of UM-Flint's Center for Gender and Sexuality "It's a time to honor the courage of survivors while also recognizing our collective responsibility to foster change." Sexual violence remains a pervasive issue on college campuses and beyond. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network 13% of college students experience sexual assault during their academic careers This includes 24% of women and 23% of transgender or gender-nonconforming students one in three women and one in six men experience sexual violence in their lifetime more than two-thirds of incidents go unreported "These numbers remind us why events like Take Back the Night are so critical," Hough said "They not only raise awareness but also create spaces where survivors feel seen Take Back the Night began in the 1960s in Belgium and England as women protested being unable to walk alone at night The movement grew from there to become a worldwide event National resources like RAINN's hotline are also available to ensure survivors have access to help whenever they need it UM-Flint is hosting several other events for the campus community throughout April: Hough explained that Sexual Assault Awareness Month at UM-Flint is not just about recognizing the problem; it's about taking action sharing resources or starting conversations about consent and healthy relationships every effort contributes to a safer community we can cultivate a culture of respect," said Hough Apr 24, 2025 | Press Release Mike spent most of his adult life in West Palm Beach He went to Terry Parker High School and attended Florida Junior College before pursuing a career as a sales representative for underground utilities Mike represented multiple companies including Old Castle and EBAA Iron and became close friends with Mike Smith and the other reps.  Mike traveled extensively with his wife of 43 years Jocelyn "Jo" Key and a treasured group of friends He especially enjoyed taking food tours in the various cities he visited His two trips to Africa being his favorite Mike enjoyed eating in Michelin starred restaurants whenever possible The high point of every year was competing in the Pig Jig BBQ contest in Cordele Georgia where he had a special bond with all who entered and attended the competition Marty Roy and numerous friends from Jacksonville Florida as well as the Keystone Kop group of The Shriners in Orlando Eldith (Don) Peters and Pamela Macleod as well as numerous nieces other family members and countless friends who will miss him dearly Mike will be lovingly remembered by his dearest friend from from junior high In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Shriners Hospital for Children Consider all the ways you use technology in your daily life Job searches are conducted on the internet Earning a college degree is just a Wi-Fi connection away Family members half the world apart are able to stay in touch thanks to modern connectivity imagine if these digital resources weren't at your fingertips It would severely limit your quality of life and future prospects the University of Michigan-Flint will be a key partner in ensuring the state's underserved communities have access to and training in these essential tools.  UM-Flint's Office of Economic Development is now a regional hub for the Michigan Inclusive Training Technology and Equity Network program The hub will serve communities in Michigan's Prosperity Region 6 Led by the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office and funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Digital Equity Act this initiative advances the Michigan Digital Equity Plan and promotes digital inclusion statewide through regional coordination digital training and support for underserved communities OED was awarded $746,405 through a competitive grant process aimed at providing institutions with resources to become regional hubs that offer digital skills training The grant will be used to fund a variety of initiatives such as research into areas of the community where digital access is scarce or focused grants that allow the university to support community partners who are critical to MITTEN resources "Closing the digital divide has many components: providing reliable and affordable broadband connectivity access to technology and digital literacy," said Paula Nas "UM-Flint's MITTEN programming focuses on this third component by offering digital literacy training to help individuals develop the digital skills needed to effectively use technology we are grateful for the opportunity to provide a wide range of digital skills offerings to residents of all ages throughout the region." OED will digitize its current suite of digital finance and economics educational materials to make them more available throughout the state The department will also hire a regional digital coordinator through the American Connected Corps who will work closely with regional partners to assess the region's digital literacy needs MITTEN partnership activities on campus are not limited to OED will utilize MITTEN funding to improve research on digital accessibility and literacy for senior citizens "The MITTEN grant will help support the UM-Flint Digital Divide research team to teach older adults how to best use internet technology," said Sheryl Groden assistant professor of social work and co-chair of the Center on Aging "The interprofessional Digital Divide team – comprised of faculty from social work occupational therapy and public health – has worked with older adults in Genesee County and the MITTEN grant will allow us to expand the training to older adults in an additional six counties throughout Michigan." Nas emphasized that partnership is the key to success in initiatives such as this – OED has earmarked more than half of the funding for community and campus organizations The efforts of UM-Flint's Center on Aging to improve digital literacy in older adults will be bolstered by MITTEN funding which will use its funding to expand upon existing digital literacy training programs available at each of its six-county America's Job Centers in the Flint region "These and many more funds have been allocated to work alongside community organizations in the region to expand upon the impactful work they are doing to address the digital skills gap," said Nas.  For more information on MITTEN, visit Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity website Eos In the spring of 2014, state-appointed emergency managers in Flint, Mich., cut costs by switching the city’s drinking water supply from that used by nearby Detroit to the Flint River—which resulted in water contaminated with lead and Legionnaires’ disease and spurred a years-long crisis with effects that reverberate a decade later Ten years after the onset of the Flint water crisis policy changes have improved water quality in Flint and community response to the crisis helped make concepts like environmental racism and environmental justice more salient to national politics “The politics that happened [around water quality] in Michigan have really played a big role at the federal scale,” said Olivia David a policy researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan The city switched its water system back to the one used by Detroit in October 2015. That system, now known as the Great Lakes Water Authority, sources its water from the Detroit River and Lake Huron In 2018, Michigan revised its Lead and Copper Rule requiring Flint and all other municipalities in the state to replace all lead water service lines (pipes that connect homes to community water mains) by 2041. According to the updated rule the lead pipes must be replaced at the expense of the water supplier Get the most fascinating science news stories of the week in your inbox every Friday In 2023, the state passed its Filter First laws requiring schools and childcare centers to install lead-reducing filters regardless of whether the water had been found to contain lead Pauli noted that advocates in other states are looking to Michigan’s laws to provide a framework for Filter First legislation elsewhere Pauli said the Flint water crisis also informed new efforts to regulate contaminants that weren’t a problem in Flint but affected other parts of the state, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “The aggressive manner in which [PFAS contamination has] been confronted by the state of Michigan is partly a product of the more vigilant attitude that we’re taking around environmental contamination coming out of Flint,” Pauli said Advocates in Flint acknowledge the progress that has been made but are still pushing for policy changes are calling for a repeal of the law that allowed emergency managers to take control of the city government in 2014 to begin with.  Advocacy organizations have also been working for years to pass a federal law called the WATER (Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability) Act which would allocate funding for water infrastructure And Flint still faces other environmental justice stressors, such as the construction of an asphalt plant in a predominantly Black “It’s pretty clear that [the Flint water crisis] had a big influence in putting environmental justice on the map in a new way.” In addition to concrete policy changes, the Flint water crisis helped make the concept of environmental justice a national discussion. In 2023, the Biden administration allocated funds to the Justice40 initiative whose goal is that “40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal climate and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.” The Flint water crisis changed how policymakers and advocates think about the role of water, too: In a 2024 paper David pointed out three main shifts in water politics since the beginning of the crisis awareness of the importance of water policy has reached a level not seen since the 1970s when the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act passed there’s a greater focus on water access and affordability politicians have paid greater attention to the racial dynamics of water policies “People can conceptualize water issues as issues of structural racism more easily because of what happened,” David said the study of the impacts of the crisis will be never-ending.” In response to the influx of researchers hoping to work with Flint residents, Flint community members formed coalitions like the Healthy Flint Research Coordinating Center and Community Based Organization Partners to promote ethical “There’s a long history in Flint of community-based participatory research that goes back decades but that kind of approach…was really invigorated by the crisis,” Pauli said “There are so many aspects to what happened here,” Pauli continued and there are still opportunities for scientists to document the far-reaching impact of the crisis There are “so many effects that the crisis has had “the study of the impacts of the crisis will be never-ending.” —Grace van Deelen (@GVD__) 24 December 2024: This article was updated to clarify the role of water system advisory councils and the timeline of the Flint water crisis The University of Michigan-Flint has announced that Abby Parrill will join the university as its next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents Parrill currently serves as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Memphis she has supported the development of an expanded number of pathways for students into professional schools secured more than $5 million in funding to support experiential learning fellowships and led college-based initiatives that contributed to the university earning classification as a Carnegie Very High Research She served as interim provost at Memphis from July 1 she joined the steering committee to fully implement a responsibility-centered management budget model assembled teams that created five earned admission options for prospective students and served on a Tennessee Higher Education Commission task force to improve the state's post-approval degree program monitoring process and metrics Parrill is a leading scholar in computational and medicinal chemistry She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and is a co-inventor on six issued patents Her work has been cited more than 6,000 times and has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation she was recognized by the University of Memphis Board of Visitors with the Willard R That award is presented annually to one faculty member "who has made outstanding and sustained contributions to scholarly-creative activity bringing honor and recognition to the University of Memphis." In addition she has been recognized for excellence in teaching by three different academic institutions She earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Central Michigan University (1992) before adding master's and doctoral degrees in the same field from the University of Arizona (1996) A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website Share sensitive information only on official CDC established a voluntary Flint lead exposure registry to support the City of Flint and the State of Michigan in efforts to help lead exposed individuals approximately 99,000 residents of the City of Flint were exposed to lead when the drinking water source was switched from the Detroit Water Authority to the Flint Water System (FWS) lead contamination in the FWS was declared a state of emergency and CDC—led by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—assisted the City of Flint and the State of Michigan to develop a response and recovery plan $14.4M non-research grant was awarded on August 1 to a consortium of investigators from Michigan State University (MSU) in partnership with the City of Flint CDC awarded MSU $3.6M to continue the Flint Registry for an additional year $18M non-research grant was awarded on August 1 The period of performance is from August 1 To learn more about these efforts in Flint Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Flint Registry More information is available on the Flint Registry website CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is dedicated to reducing childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem