Monthly Archive:: February 2015

Erin Brockovich investigator expected to speak at two events in Flint

By Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com This article originally appeared on MLive. February 13, 2015 FLINT, MI — A water quality expert who has spent years working with environmentalist Erin Brockovich is expected to speak at two events in Flint Saturday, Feb. 14. Robert W. Bowcock, founder of Integrated Resource Management, met with Mayor Dayne Walling, …

Introducing Jenny McArdle

Hello, Volunteer Coordinators’ Network Members! I want to introduce Jenny McArdle. She is the new Civic Engagement Manager at the United Way and is taking over the initiative to engage more AmeriCorps members in Flint. Essentially, she has taken over the work previously done by Mary ZumBrennan. Jenny comes to Flint with vast expertise in …

With old system broken, Flint police chief changes pawn shop sales

By Ron Fonger | rfonger1@mlive.com This article originally appeared on MLive. February 11, 2015 FLINT, MI — Pawn shop employees have spent countless hours filling out paperwork for police every time they make a transaction in Flint. But for years, those paper slips became little more than clutter at police headquarters, put away in boxes …

PRESS RELEASE: Water Consultant Announcement

Flint Hires International Urban Water Experts of Veolia North America to Assess City’s Water Issues Flint, Michigan – February 10, 2015 – The City of Flint has retained a team of urban water experts from Veolia North America to conduct an analysis of the city’s water system. Veolia, which is the world’s largest water services …

News from Julia Zaher… and an invitation to her going away party!

Hi. I’d like to let you know about some exciting changes. After six years at Resource Genesee, I will be leaving to accept a new position as Events Specialist with the University of Michigan Transplant Center in Ann Arbor. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to use my background in volunteer management, communication and events …

Final Draft OHL Logo

This is the perfect name for our city’s new Semi-Pro Hockey Team. This has the right dynamics, and it’s a real eye-opener. This is right for everyone involved, I just know it is. “The Vehicle City Shock” The Team Logo should have a bold neon yellow lightning bolt at a 25-30% angle in the center, …

Depositing snow in street or on front sidewalks

Today would be a good day to remind citizens of Flint that while clearing your driveways and sidewalks of yesterday and last night’s snowfall that it is illegal to deposit the snow you have removed on the sidewalk between the parkway and your property and in the street. 42-47.1 DEPOSITING SNOW, ICE OR SLUSH ON …

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