CLIO, Michigan -- Clio Cast & Crew, Inc. is looking for qualified people for director positions for the 2010-2011 theater season. Deadlines to submit are as follows: "Dracula", June 30, production dates Oct. 22-31; "Hot Bed Hotel", Sept. 15, production dates Feb. 4-13; "Honk The Musical", Sept. 15, production dates March 25 to April 10; "The Odd Couple", Sept. 15,... Full story »

Spring Wild Turkey Workshop The Flint River chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Spring Wild Turkey Workshop 1-4 p.m. March 27 at Williams Gun Sight & Outfitters, 7389 Lapeer Rd., Davison Twp. The event is free to all NWTF members and anyone under age 17. The cost is $5 for others. The workshop will... Full story »

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Gas prices have quietly crept up nearly 75 cents over the past year. The average price for gas in Flint was $2.71 per gallon at the beginning of last week, according to gasbuddy.com. Surprised? John Webster, 19, of Flint, was. Webster said he hasn’t noticed the slow increase but said it could be worse. “It’s... Full story »

The time has finally come when we no longer take for granted that we can have what we want when we want it. Hallelujah! Full story »

The Shiawassee Arts Center welcomes interested potters and clay artists for an inspirational weekend of learning, sharing, discussing and observing local Master Potter, Jim Reinert. The workshop, which will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, will include advanced throwing, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration and other demonstrations. The workshop is open to potters of all levels.  Full story »

Genesee County students are making progress compared to their statewide peers, after scoring better on math and reading in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests this school year. Full story »

Genesee County students scored better on math and reading in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test than they did a year earlier, according to an Genesee Intermediate School District analysis. Full story »

Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, located just eight miles west of Kalamazoo, is now open for the spring 2010 season. The 7,000 square-foot interpretive center offers visitors a fascinating look at Michigan’s fish and fisheries management programs. Hours of operation for March through May: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to... Full story »

Katherine Mae Shumaker, daughter of Robert and Vicki Shumaker of Clio, has been named a finalist for Michigan's 30th Annual Homecoming Queen selection to be held Apr. 24 and 25 at the Radisson Hotel of Lansing. She is the Clio High School Homecoming Queen. Michigan's 2010 Homecoming Queen will receive a cash scholarship plus an expense-paid trip to the... Full story »

On Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 pm, the Genesee District Library will host a program titled "Soul of a Black Cop" at its Headquarters Library, 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue. The program will feature author, poet and city of Flint Police Officer, Brian Willingham, who will share his compelling and unnerving experiences serving eight months in the city. Books will be... Full story »

They say that opposites attract, but opposites are rarely forced to live in the same body. Trust me, my little universe gets more than a little cramped.  Full story »

After a musical journey that brought her from her home in Korea in 2001, six months of intensive preparation and a 12-hour audition day, 30-year-old Youngmi Kim has been named the 2010 William C. Byrd International Young Artist Competition winner for vocals.  Full story »

Clio Cast & Crew, Inc. will hold auditions for its next production, "Steel Magnolias," set to run May 14-23. Six women -- between the ages of 18 and 70 -- are needed for the production. Auditions will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30 at Theatre 57, located at 2220 W. Vienna Rd., in Clio.  Full story »

Local school districts and charter schools that stood to receive as much as $6-million-plus in Race to the Top funding now are hoping for a second chance. Full story »

A kidney cancer support group will meet 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, 302 Kensington Ave.  Full story »