For many of us, economic recessions are nothing new. This country has survived numerous shocks to its economic system over the years, and I have reason to believe we'll bounce back in due time.

R.J., the city's 7-year-old K-9 dog who battled cancer, retired from police work in August.

On Nov. 19, the Northern Tier Committee convened at Vienna Township Hall for its monthly meeting and the talk once again turned to a prospective police authority in the region.

"I am a painter with a different canvas," said Joe Carver, who co-owns Hippy Tat's in Davison with his mother, Janet Gifford, also of Davison. "I put my artwork on a person so you never can be without it."

HOLLY, Michigan -- Having received an additional $11,000 through grants and new fundraisers this year, Suzanne Perreault, director of Holly's Downtown Development Authority, says she's looking forward to this year's revamped Dickens Festival.

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- The limited supply of road salt needed to keep township municipal parking lots free of ice and snow means the price has doubled from last year.

FLUSHING, Michigan — After learning not everyone has a big Thanksgiving dinner, the children at the Early Childhood Center took action.

Flint Journal extras: Andrew Heller asks, will topless girl kill Grand Blanc's cell policy?

Hudson said he is passionate about woodworking, and started the project three years ago after getting a pattern from a friend. At first he wasn't sure if the project would pan out, but became more determined as it progressed.