Get our free mobile app One member of the Bloods gang was sentenced in federal court in Flint back in May, the other three received their sentences on Tuesday (6/8). The four members of the Bloods sentenced are: Talasha “First Lady Red” Willis 31 of Flint, sentenced to 100 months in federal prison Kimberly “Boss Lady Red” Perryman, 34 of Mt. Morris, sentenced to 80 months in federal prison Alina “Mimi Red” White, 23 of Flint, sentenced to 36 months in federal prison Doniel “50” Heard, 38 of Canton, sentenced to 240 months in federal prison According to a release from the US Attorney s Office, Heard, Willis, Perryman, and White appeared before United States District Judge Linda V. Parker and pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Additionally, Willis pleaded guilty to interference with commerce by robbery.
Flushing Summerfest Kicks Off This Week Get our free mobile app Flushing Fest 2021 is set to kick-off Wednesday, June 9th. Hosted by the Flushing Chamber of Commerce, the annual festival is back bigger than ever after being postponed, and then finally cancelled, last year due to COVID-19. Things get going starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, with the parade which will start at Central Elementary School, located at 525 Coutant Street. Then activities will continue each day, and night, through Sunday in Flushing Riverview Park. This years activities, which are free to all, include live music,balloon and clown show Empty Canvas painting interaction, a safety clinic, a book giveaway and so much more. Of course there will be the excited carnival rides, presented by the Skerbeck Family Carnival. You will need tickets or an armband for the rides. Cherry Street will feature the Marketplace vendors.
Man Pretending To Work For Land Bank Is Running Around Flint Charging People To Cut Grass The Genesee County land bank says that there is a man pretending to work for the city and is going around Flint charging people to cut their grass. My question is, Why? You don t need to pretend to work for the city to cut grass. That s probably the dumbest hustle I ve heard in a while. Get our free mobile app
The Genesee County Land Bank says a person is going around claiming they are a representative from the Flint Land Bank.
According to the GCLBA, this person is cutting lawns and telling residents they have to pay $20, if they don t pay then they will be turned over to the county and a $20 fee will be added to their property taxes.
Genesee County Landbank Warns Residents of A Mowing Scam The Genesee County Landbank is warning Flint residents about a scammer out mowing lawns in the area. The reports started to come in early this week about a guy showing up to houses in Flint with a wagon full of tools and a lawn mower. The man reportedly starts to mow the lawn, then tells the property owner that he is from the land bank, and that they owe him $20. If the owner refuses to pay, the man tells them that the fee will be added to their taxes with penalties.
Genesee County Launches Suicide Prevention Campaign No more than ever we need to watch out for one another. It has been a tough year and a half for all of us. From losing jobs, the pandemic, homeschooling the kids, and more, everyone has had a boatload of stress added to their lives. Sometimes it all just becomes too much for some people. Most of us have lost someone to suicide and with the heightened level of stress in the world today, we need to watch out for one another now more than ever. That is why the Genesee Health System is launching a campaign to help those in need. This campaign is trying to get those that are struggling to speak up and reach out.
The MI Secretary of State Has Added 350,000 New Appointments If you need to get into the Secretary of State, now is the time. If you have had to do anything at the Michigan Secretary of State over the last year and a half, you know how much of a pain it is to get an appointment. Thankfully, branch offices across the state are adding around 350,000 new appointments that are available to Michigan residents. Get our free mobile app Half of the new appointments are available to be booked right now on the Secretary of State website or by calling 1-888-SOS-MICH. The other half will be available soon. The extra 350,000 appointments were made available because, with the appointment-only system, employees at the Secretary of State have been able to speed up efficiency by 25%. Some branches throughout Michigan also have greeters that will let walk-in customers know if they can be served that day. If they can t, the greeter will schedule an appointment for them.
Michigan Photographer’s Picture Featured On Jones Soda Bottle I love seeing local talent gain national recognition. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Michigan photographer Thom Seling on a big achievement. One of Thom s photos is featured on a bottle of Jones Soda. How awesome is that? Get our free mobile app I have known Thom for countless years, and have always respected his work. Prior to the pandemic, if there was a concert (especially at The Machine Shop), Thom was there with a camera in hand. Many of his photos have been showcased by the bands he has shot, but this is his first on a bottle.