ESPN's College Hoops Marathon Kicks Off With UMass at Memphis Nov 16, 2008
Kellogg was the third coach in the last five to begin their UMass career against a Division II team as both of his friends and mentors John Calipari and did the same as Calipari beat Southern Connecticut, 84-61 in 1988 and Flint topped Chamindae, 59-48 in 1996. Interestingly, Kellogg was the second coach in three to make his UMass debut against a team from Arkansas. (Umassathletics.com)
Willis energizes K-Wings Nov 15, 2008
Players then treated fans to a 6-1 International Hockey League blowout against the Flint Generals (4-8-1-0). I was excited to come back,'' Willis said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
A GM Collapse May Not Be All Bad Nov 15, 2008
Alternate Universe: No Bailout For GM - Forbes. Alternate Universe: No Bailout For GM. (Forbes -- Business)
Launching a new mission Nov 13, 2008
by Max Jarman - Nov. 12, 2008 06:06 PM The Arizona Republic. After a stinging defeat last year in a major contract bid, Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson has regrouped and is trying a new tack with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (AZCentral -- Business)
Automakers struggle to survive past mistakes Nov 10, 2008
When GM pushed for changes in 1998, the union went on strike at two key Flint, Mich. parts plants, shutting down the company and costing it about $2 billion in profits. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kellogg Era Kicks Off With 2K Sports Classic In Illinois Nov 9, 2008
Kellogg will be the third coach in the last five to begin their UMass career against a Division II team as both of his friends and mentors John Calipari and did the same as Calipari beat Southern Connecticut, 84-61 in 1988 and Flint topped Chamindae, 59-48 in 1996. Interestingly, Kellogg will be the second coach in three to make his UMass debut against a team from Arkansas. (Umassathletics.com)
Obituaries for Saturday, November 8, 2008 (77) Nov 9, 2008
Sister (deceased): Sally Sloggett DeHarne; Grandparents (deceased): Etta Wilcox and Digby Sloggett (Kaua i) Dr. Arthur and Edna Reynolds Flint, Michigan. Nancy participated as a member, volunteer and/or served as an officer in the following Hawaii organizations: YWCA, Wilcox Hospital, Waioli and Nuhou Corp.(Grove Farm Homesteads), National Tropical Botanical Garden, Mabel Wilcox Foundation, Girl Scouts, Island School, Kauai PTA, Kaua i Museum, Kaua i Historical Society, and the Mokihana Club. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Several stunners in Michigan Nov 9, 2008
Division 6Saginaw Nouvel 35, Carrollton 3 St Charles 45, Flint Beecher 41 Kalamazoo Christian 28, Constantine 14 Leslie 49, Laingsburg 34 Manchester 34, Blissfield 28 Monroe St Mary Catholic Central 34, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 29. Division 7Iron River West Iron County 16, Manistique 10 Traverse City St Francis 70, Merrill 48 Ravenna 21, Saugatuck 14 Grass Lake 27, Pewamo-Westphalia 14 Decatur 51, Centreville 28 Reading 42, Sand Creek 28 Ubly 46, Dryden 8 Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 35,... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
POOCH KICKS: Tide's Ingram shines despite dad's woes Nov 8, 2008
The running back from Flint, Mich ... He served a year in jail in 2004 after pleading guilty to stealing a credit card from a Flint golf course. (USA Today -- Sports)
Punitive Taxation Of Profitable Oil Industry Won't Break Dependence On Foreign Crude Nov 8, 2008
FLINT, Mi. With joblessness and serious economic problems rising, the last thing we need is public policy that makes them rise even faster ... Perry is a professor of economics at the Flint campus of the University of Michigan. (Investors Business Daily)
Branch looking closely at Michigan State Nov 6, 2008
One of the top prospects in Michigan for the class of 2010 will likely be Tremondae Branch of Flint Carman Ainsworth High School. The 6-foot-1, 250-pound defensive line prospect is already hearing from numerous Big Ten programs including Michigan State. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hard work matches talent for DP football recruit Nov 6, 2008
The son of two Michigan natives, Miller grew up in Flint, Mich. before moving with his family to the Orlando area as a high school freshman. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Survey: Economy top concern for US voters Nov 5, 2008
Primary results: lect. 11/5/2008, 2:37 a.m. EST The Associated Press. (MLive.com)
Larry Edward Eppinger Nov 3, 2008
Mr. Eppinger was born Jan. 3, 1941 in Flint to Harry and Loretta (McMillan) Eppinger ... Surviving are two daughters, Mary Tranelli of New York, Irene and Tony Griffis of Tennessee; one son, Fred Blankenship and Shelly of Alpena; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Ward and Peg of Clio; sister, Betty Porritt of Flint; and several nieces and nephews; children, Tammy Eppinger, Julie Eppinger, and Joseph Eppinger. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Schedule shows little margin of error for McCain Nov 2, 2008
Browse by day posted. Browse by week posted. (MLive.com)
K-Wings fall; Kometsremain undefeated Nov 1, 2008
FORT WAYNE -- On Thursday, the Kalamazoo Wings dug themselves out of a three-goal deficit to defeat the Flint Generals in overtime. They couldn't repeat the feat on Friday, losing 5-1 against the Fort Wayne Komets after falling behind 3-0 in the opening period. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Ailing auto industry a concern for both candidates Nov 1, 2008
shakes hands with workers at the GM Flint Engine South plant in Flint, Mich. With thousands of auto workers in Rust Belt states, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain offer plans to develop advanced vehicles key to rebuilding U.S. automakers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
K-Wings rally for first win of season Oct 31, 2008
FLINT -- Thursday was a night of firsts for the Kalamazoo Wings, including their first International Hockey League win of the season, although it took a Mark Nebus overtime goal to get it ... Nebus' tally on the first shot of overtime gave the K-Wings a 6-5 win against the Flint Generals, handing Nick Bootland his first coaching win. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Tapp: Heavy workload fine Oct 29, 2008
The K-Wings begin the long weekend Thursday night at Flint (2-3-0-0), then travel to Fort Wayne (4-0-0-0) on Friday before returning to Wings Stadium to host the Muskegon Lumberjacks (2-1-0-0). CONTINUED 1. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Lady Bears ranked number seven Oct 28, 2008
The top rated team is Mott Community College of Flint, Michigan while Ellsworth Community College of Iowa Falls is rated number five. Kirkwood Community College is the third Iowa school mentioned. (Boone Today, IA)
Friday's prep football results Oct 25, 2008
Flint Beecher 45, Burton Atherton 12. Flint Powers 31, Detroit U-D Jesuit 20 ... Monroe 35, Flint Carman-Ainsworth 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
McCain's plan to lower taxes is America's express lane back to prosperity Oct 24, 2008
Mark J. Perry is a professor of economics at the Flint campus of the University of Michigan. Readers may write him at 4173 White Building, UM-Flint, Flint MI 48502 or e-mail him mjperry@umich. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
UAA's Clark, MSU's Harrison, DU's Wiercioch Honored as Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Oct 22, 2008
A 5-11, 190-pound junior from Flint, Mich. Harrison's three shorthanded goals on Oct. 17 also came as a rare `natural' hat trick - three goals in succession. (Wcha.com)
AT&T U-verse Introduces Total Home DVR in Five Additional Areas, Taking 'When You Want, Where You Want' TV Viewing to Whole New Level Oct 21, 2008
AT (NYSE: ) today announced the launch of ATrse Total Home DVR in the Columbus, Flint, Kansas City, Lubbock and Oklahoma City areas, giving U-verse TV customers the freedom to play back Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) recorded programs on any connected TV in the home, at no additional charge. "If you're a family who fights over the DVR or just wants the flexibility to watch your recorded shows on any TV in the house, ATrse Total Home DVR is the perfect solution for you," said... (PR Newswire)
Niles takes 15th Oct 21, 2008
Flint Kearsley 423 - 420 - 843; 13. Lapeer West 427 - 432 - 859; 14. (Niles Star, MI)
Lucas-Perry ready to go Oct 18, 2008
The former Flint Powers star has the date for his return circled on the calendar, the moment he finally gets to represent Michigan in a game. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
State high school football scores Oct 18, 2008
Birmingham Brother Rice 33, Flint Powers Catholic 7. Birmingham Groves 49, Royal Oak 12. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
UNO depending heavily on JUCO transfers Oct 16, 2008
"Fortunately for us we did that with the signing of (guard/forward) Nicole Holmes out of Flint, Michigan and (guard) Keaundra Augustus out of Mississippi Gulf Coast, both of those kids are going to add depth and were big signs for us.". Champion stepped out of the Lady Privateers normal recruiting area in signing Holmes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mich. clerks deal with duplicate voter forms Oct 15, 2008
The organizations themselves are probably well-intentioned with what they want to do with respect to civil engagement, Flint Clerk Inez Brown said. The problem is the people they hire to go out and do this. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Rosters Set For Blue-Gold Baseball Series Oct 15, 2008
BLUE ROSTER 4 JR INF/OF R/R 6-1 200 Hebron, CT (RHAM) 7 Dustin Ispas FR LHP/SS L/L 6-1 190 Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Los Osos) 12 JR OF R/R 6-1 180 Tucson, AZ (Catalina Foothills) 15 SO INF R/R 5-9 180 Mendham, NJ (Delbarton) 18 JR RHP R/R 5-11 195 Round Rock, TX (Stony Point) 19 SO RHP R/R 6-3 195 Franklin, TN (Montgomery Bell Academy) 20 SR INF R/R 5-10 190 Garland, TX (South Garland) 24 SR LHP L/L 6-3 220 Mesquite, TX (Poteet) 26 SO INF R/R 6-1 200 LaGrange Park, IL (Benet Academy) 29 JR INF R/R... (Und.com)
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One of the unofficial visitors for last Saturday's game between the Bearcats and the Scarlet Knights was Demarkus Bracy from Flint Southwestern High School in Michigan. Go inside the Lair to see how he liked his visit and where UC is on his list. (Cincinnati Sports -- Rivals.com)
Craig Haubert's mailbag Oct 15, 2008
Abram in Flint, Mich. Do you think Michigan will become a major player in the state of Florida for top recruits this year and in years to come. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Afflalo leads Pistons past Bucks Oct 13, 2008
Milwaukee general manager John Hammond said he hopes to have Flint native and former Michigan State guard Charlie Bell back in the Bucks lineup soon. Bell has missed all of Milwaukee's preseason games due to a left Achilles tendinitis injury. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Welfare Kings In Cadillacs Oct 8, 2008
That is the key issue for the domestic auto industry today, whether Detroit likes the word or not. In the works: government loans to U.S. automakers that got into trouble mostly because of their own ineptitude. (Forbes)
Buzz Briefs: Kimmel, Springsteen Oct 7, 2008
Plus: Idol's LaKisha Jones, Paramount, DreamWorks, Fashion Critic Michael Roberts. Jimmy Kimmel (CBS/AP). (CBS News)
Nickelodeon's Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights Stages Brand-New Performances Beginning Fall 2008 through 2009 Oct 7, 2008
October 7 - 8 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall October 11 - 12 St. Louis, MO The Fox Theater October 15 Saginaw, MI Temple Theater October 16 South Bend, IN Morris Center October 18 - 19 Detroit, MI Masonic Theater October 22 Yakima, WA Capitol Theater October 23 Kennewick, WA Tri-Cities Coliseum October 25 - 26 Seattle, WA Paramount Theater October 28 Sacramento, CA Memorial Theater October 29 San Diego, CA Civic Theater November 1 - 2 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater November 5 - 6 Cupertino, CA Flint... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Harietta Trosin Oct 7, 2008
On Sept. 15, 1942 she married Clifford K. Parker in Flint where the couple made their home ... She is survived by her children, Ronald (Ellen) Parker of Mancelona, Earl (Georga) Trosin of Alanson and Sandi Trosin of Wolverine; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings, Zella Daniels of Flint, Mildred Voorheis of Flint, Marion Merrills of Bradington, Fla. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Democratic National Committee: Oct 6, 2008
Brenda Clack Dr. Bobby Makkamala Local Nurses WHAT: Press conference to sound the alarm on McCain's plan to tax health care benefits WHEN: Monday, 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Office of Dr. Bob Mukkamala 1170 Charter Dr. Flint, MI Off Linden Rd. between Cork and Calkins (Logo: ) Paid for by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee 606 Townsend, Lansing, MI 48933 Not authorized by an candidate or candidate committee. SOURCE Democratic National Committee. (PR Newswire)
GOP to file fundraising complaint against Obama... Oct 6, 2008
At a 1969 "War Council" in Flint, Michigan, Weatherman leaders Ayer and Bernardine Dohrn proclaimed that the time had come to launch a war against "Amerikkka". The Weather Underground went on to claim credit for some 25 bombings over the next several years, detonating explosives at the rebuilt Haymarket statue, a bathroom at the Pentagon, the Capitol barber shop, the New York City police headquarters, and a variety of other targets. (The Drudge Report)
#2 Grand Valley State Claims 52-6 Victory Over #23 Michigan Tech Oct 3, 2008
2 Grand Valley State Claims 52-6 Victory Over #23 Michigan Tech :: Lakers win 36th straight regular season contest. Football - Grand Valley State - Official Athletic Site. (Gvsulakers.com)
Plant Engineering Oct 3, 2008
A new manufacturing plant in Flint, MI will produce efficient 4-cylinder engines. Advertisement. (Variety)
GM plans $370M engine plant in Flint, Mich. Oct 3, 2008
GM plans $370M engine plant in Flint, Mich ... GM plans $370M engine plant in Flint, Mich ... - General Motors Corp. said Thursday it will build a new factory in Flint to make four-cylinder engines for the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car and other models. (MSNBC -- Business)
Wagoner: GM OK with $25B loan package Oct 3, 2008
FLINT, Michigan - General Motors Corp. CEO Rick Wagoner said Thursday that the automaker should be able to put to good use its portion of a $25 billion government loan package for new technology. Speaking to reporters at a ceremony announcing a new engine plant in Flint, Wagoner said many of the loan program's specifics still must be written by the U.S. Department of Energy, but GM can live with the version the House approved Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Business)
Bracy Focused on the Prize Oct 3, 2008
By Associate EditorDate: Oct 1, 2008 Under the radar Flint Southwestern student athlete is improving in the classroom and hoping to impress teams like Michigan State with his focus. to read the rest of this story. (SpartansInsider.com)
GM to build $370M engine plant in Michigan Oct 3, 2008
By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer FLINT, Mich. General Motors said Thursday it will build a factory in Flint to make four-cylinder engines for the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car and other models ... Workers at the nearby Flint Engine North plant, which GM is in the process of closing, said the announcement is good news for an area hard hit by auto job losses. (USA Today -- Autos)
06/27/06 GBW: Bball List/Guards Oct 3, 2008
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 190 AAU Team: Michigan Mustangs High School: Powers Catholic HS (Flint, MI) Lucas-Perry is a deceptively quick guard that can put it on the floor and likes to drive to the basket. Hus perimeter game continues to come along and is knocking down the three with regularity. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
On the Trail Oct 3, 2008
His mother is a Michigan graduate (1988) and his family lived in the Flint area during Ricardo's childhood. Miller is scheduled to visit Ann Arbor on Oct. 25th for the Wolverines' clash with rival Michigan State. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Obama woos Michigan voters on the economy Oct 3, 2008
Campaign aides here said some supporters in Flint received with a picture of a half-man, half-monkey and Obama's name written on it ... In Genesee County, home of the blue-collar city of Flint, the local Republican Party vice chairman, David Krueger, said he thought Obama was a tougher opponent than Hillary Clinton would have been -- despite the conventional wisdom about who would do better in industrial swing states. (Salon)
NASCAR notes Sep 25, 2008
He graduated from Emporia High School and attended Flint Hills Technical College, also located in Emporia. Bowyer began his career racing motorcycles when he was 5 and made the transition to four wheels in 1996, racing Street Stocks at Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan. (USA Today -- Sports)
GM will make Volt engines in Flint Sep 25, 2008
General Motors Corp. says it will build a new factory in Flint, Mich ... At a ceremony in Flint on Thursday, GM officials said production at the new $370-million (U.S.) facility will begin in 2010. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
AMERICA'S FUTURE: Mich. Pays Parents Not to Move Sep 24, 2008
Lydia Palmateer, 10, is already a year behind other kids her age at Washington Elementary School in Flint, Michigan ... Social workers in Michigan say the slumping economy is leaving many families in Flint without steady jobs and stable places to call home ... The Department of Human Services says that in 2002, three out of every four students who started the school year at one Flint school didn't finish because they moved out of the area. (Fox News)
America's heartbeat is 100 Sep 24, 2008
The company was founded in 1908 in Flint, Michigan the hometown of filmmaker Michael Moore, whose first documentary 'Roger and Me' focused on GM plant closings in Flint in the late 1980s ... Independent front suspension, the V12 and V16 engines, fins, flaps, the Cadillac and the Chevrolet Corvette a global automotive icon for 55 years all came out of Flint, Michigan. (iAfrica.com)
Video: Bennie Fowler vs. Flint Powers Catholic Sep 23, 2008
Click thought to watch highlights of Fowler in action last weekend against Flint Powers Catholic. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Man names 4.68-carat diamond 'Sweet Caroline' Sep 23, 2008
Richard Burke, a retired high school counselor and golf coach from Flint, found a 4. 68-carat white diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. (Albany Times Union)
Raiders take first at Burton Bendle Invite Sep 23, 2008
It was a long day that started at 6:30 a.m. on a bus to Flint ... Portland started the day with two wins, topping Flint Hamady 21-8, 21-13 and Freeland Farm, 21-10, 21-12, finishing first in their pool. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
* GM runs out of gas on 100th anniversary Sep 22, 2008
The company was founded in 1908 in Flint, Michigan X the hometown of filmmaker Michael Moore, whose first documentary Roger and Me focused on GM plant closings in Flint in the late 1980s ... Independent front suspension, the V12 and V16 engines, fins, flaps, the Cadillac and the Chevrolet Corvettee X a global automotive icon for 55 years X all came out of Flint, Michigan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Irish Visit Michigan State For First Road Trip Of 2008 Sep 21, 2008
Five of Notre Dame's more noteworthy all-time players from Michigan include All-American and legendary halfback (Laurium, 1917-20) plus four other consensus All-Americans: offensive guard Heartley (Hunk) Anderson (Hancock, 1918-21), cornerback (Grand Rapids, 1969-71), cornerback (Flint, 1987-90) and defensive tackle (Redford, 1970-72). Other All-Americans from the state of Michigan include defensive end Earl Brown (Benton Harbor, 1936-38), defensive tackle Mike Kadish (Grand Rapids, 1969-71) and... (Und.com)
Racial views steer some white Dems away from Obama Sep 20, 2008
Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks at a campaign event at Mott Community College Regional Technology Center September 8, 2008 in Flint, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - A new poll suggests racism could affect the outcome of this year's presidential election. (FOX23.com, OK)
GM finds it challenging to be 100 Sep 19, 2008
1937: Violent sit-down strikes by GM hourly workers in Flint, Mich. shake the company and lead to United Auto Workers representation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Audit: ATF lost weapons, laptops Sep 18, 2008
FLINT, Michigan -- Local artists and landscape architects will transform downtown parking spaces into temporary mini-parks, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday to celebrate National Park(ing) Day ... Saginaw Street, with live music along the bank of the Flint River near Kearsley ... The eye-popping event is sponsored by the University of Michigan-Flint's Green Arts Project, to raise awareness and support for green space protection in the city of Flint, which has more than 1,800 acres of public land and 64... (MLive.com)
Index: Midwest consumer prices fall slightly Sep 18, 2008
- Flint Hills Resources ... - Flint Hills Resources ... - Flint Hills Resources. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
2010 Flint D-lineman Impressed with Spartans Sep 18, 2008
Michigan State Spartans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. net covers Michigan State University athletics, including recruiting, basketball, football and more. (SpartansInsider.com)
IN THE FAST LANE Sep 18, 2008
"If Brett keeps doing what he's been doing on the track, that'll come." Some of that "notice" came earlier this season during an ASA Late Model Series race at Dixie Motor Speedway in Flint, Mich. where the young Moffitt earned the pole position while setting a new track speed record in qualifying. (Dallas County News, IA)
City of Kalamazoo, Berrien County report flooding Sep 16, 2008
The city of Flushing in Genesee County discharged more than 400,000 gallons of sewage into the Flint River, The Flint Journal reported ... FLINT, Michigan -- Thirty-three signs that tell Flint's history and its connection to the auto industry will be unveiled today, on the 100th birthday of General Motors ... The signs will line the Flint River from Kettering University to downtown. (MLive.com)
* FEATURE: Crisis will be uninvited guest to GMs 100th bash Sep 15, 2008
On Sept. 16, 1908, millionaire coach maker William Durant founded General Motors Corp in Flint, Michigan. He already controlled the Buick brand name and Oldsmobile joined GM shortly after, marking the beginning of an unprecedented family of car brands. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
