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Some county legislators agreed, albeit reservedly, to walk the walk Monday when it comes to participating in a Healthy Places By Design Walkability Academy. Genesee County Public Health Director Paul Pettit presented the academy program during the county's Human Services Committee meeting. Operated by the Walkability Action Institute (WAI) and Walkability Virtual Academy
From plowing roads and driveways, digging out stranded motorists, transporting people to safer locations, getting food and medical care to those in need and extending a warm and friendly hand of hope to people who had quite literally felt their lives were in danger, Genesee County officials and emergency responders took some moments this week to celebrate bravery,
It’s countdown time for Genesee County’s Office For the Aging, Director Diana Fox says. She estimates that the last of the Baby Boomers will be turning 65 by 2030, and that will mean more seniors to serve. “So we're within seven years now, it’s just about here with all those boomers hitting 65. So now, more than ever, I would say ongoing in terms of the services that we have,
There’s only one problem with creating a law to restrict weapons from would-be criminals, Gary Maha says. Law-abiding citizens will be the only ones to follow it. “If they want a gun, they’re gonna get a gun,” the legislator said during Genesee County Legislature’s meeting Wednesday. “If you’ve got a shooting somewhere, do you want the good guy without a gun? You don’t just
There is a crisis brewing in fire and EMS coverage in Genesee County, but it's invisible to most area residents, according to a report released this week by the Office of Emergency Management. The report was prepared by Municipal Resources, a consulting firm hired to review the state of fire and EMS services locally and recommend changes. "The challenges that are facing the