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State Rep. Jasper Martus comes under fire in Mundy Twp over comments on Mega Site
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
MUNDY TWP. (CCN) — The Mundy Township Board of Trustees took action Monday night (March 25, 2025) to direct Supervisor Jennifer Arrand Stainton to ask a local state legislator to stop spreading untrue information about their community.
State Rep. Jasper Martus of Flushing allegedly told residents
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
MUNDY TWP. (CCN) — The Mundy Township Board of Trustees took action Monday night (March 25, 2025) to direct Supervisor Jennifer Arrand Stainton to ask a local state legislator to stop spreading untrue information about their community.
State Rep. Jasper Martus of Flushing allegedly told residents at a coffee earlier in the day at the Swartz Creek senior center that Western Digital Technologies has submitted an application to build at the controversial Mega Site in Mundy Township.
Martus denied saying an advanced manufacturing plant is a done deal there.
But multiple sources assured The Daily Gazette that Martus indeed made the statement in Swartz Creek, and during previous events around the area. They produced several witnesses who confirmed this about Martus.
Supervisor Stainton said she confirmed it was said and added: "My board has asked (me) as Mundy Township Supervisor to reach out and communicate with Mr. Martus as to where he is getting this information and to stop speaking out without having true facts."
Stainton and fellow Republican Danelle Barker spoke out publicly at the board meeting and so, too, did Democrat Cory Bostwick. They suggested that residents don't trust them when hearing such untrue statements from a state legislator.
Martus, a Democrat, voted to supply more than $269 million of state tax funding to a Flint-based non-profit organization trying to build a plant at the Mega Site bordered by Linden Road, Maple Road, Elms Road and Jennings Road.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has championed the idea of her state developing battery factories and making semiconductor chips to support the electric vehicle industry. She has so far handed out more than $1 billion in grants, yet not a single plant is under construction.
State Rep. Martus blamed President Donald Trump, saying, "I hope the deal happens and have often spoken of the need to create jobs but it's ultimately in Trump's hands."
He dined saying it's a done deal to get anything built in Mundy Township. "The exact opposite: It's all in Trump's hands."
President Trump said earlier this month at his State of the Union that predecessor Joe Biden's chips act is "dead" and millions won't be doled out to support EV vehicles.
It has been reported by other publications that Western Digital Technologies was depending on funding from Biden's federal chips act to build anything in Mundy Township.
Supervisor Stainton said her township has not received any application from Western Digital, or any other entity.
Mundy Township citizen Sue Dishaw went on social media with a post on Facebook that alarmed community members about Martus talking about an application being filed, and immediately contacted Supervisor Stainton to find out why board members are hiding this information from residents.
Stainton said she immediately reached out to Township Manager Chad Young who confirmed that their office has received no application to build any plant.
"Jasper Martus needs to stop creating fear in our township and spreading unfounded rumors," Stainton said.
A representative of the local non-profit group known as the Flint & Genesee Group was present at Monday night's Mundy Township board meeting. Tyler Rossmassler, Executive Director of its Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, confirmed for board members that his organization still has "no buyer" for the property where they now control more than 1,100 acres on the 1,300-acre site.
Stainton ran on a platform to stop an advanced manufacturing plant at the Mega Site. She won by more than 500 votes over an incumbent in November, along with three fellow Republican Trustees she endorsed. Stainton became the first Republican Supervisor elected there since the township was formed in 1837.
Martus said he has held 26 previous coffee events with local residents in his district, and admitted the Mega Site talk has come up often as it did Monday in Swartz Creek.
"Same questions, same answers as my other 26 coffee hours where this has come up," he said.
Governor Whitmer met with President Trump to lobby for help making a plant happen in Mundy Township and said she plans to continue trying to create thousands of jobs.
Opponents counter, however, to point out that battery factories and chip-making factories across the USA average only about 100 employees.
General Motors recently sold one such plant in Lansing and it was recently announced that two others in the Detroit area will close next month despite getting millions of tax dollars in grants from her administration.
Social media heat on Jasper began with dishaw's post as follows: "Please, for those that were at Jasper's coffee hour, let me clarify. I spoke with Chad (Young) and Jennifer (Stainton). There IS NO application from WDT or any other company. He is giving false claims. My question to him, is he purposely trying to create discord in Mundy Township? Please, be careful who you believe."
Margaret Horton added under Dishaw's post, "He presented himself as completely uninformed on many issues he talked about. He has a lot to learn."
A citizen asked if Martus even represented Mundy Township in the State House and Mundy Township Trustee Leah Davis said, "No, he does not represent Mundy (Township) but I think he does (represent the Flint Township) area plus north of us. Begole represents (the) Mundy (Township) area plus west of us."
Terry May replied, "They are all liars , and in my opinion if they support the mega turd they are also criminals. And if he likes it so much why don't he shove it in his ummm district?"
Etter Smith Deal said, "ever met Rep Jasper Martus until today and not impressed. He first lectures the group that the full hour would not be spent on the Megasite and summarizes previous discussions about the topic at other coffee meets explaining away all the arguments as though to diminish this group’s concerns. Martus came across as arrogant, cocky, uninformed and has excessive pronoun use. Trump was referred to as 'he' and Republicans as 'they.' Very interesting that for decades democrats have placed a high priority on environmental concerns, but Martus, made remarks that gave the impression he was not the least bit concerned ."
Several calls to The Morning Gazette Radio Show Hot Line number at (810) 771-8421 said Martus told seniors at a meeting last year during the last campaign that the Mega Site development would "bring thousands of jobs" and told one older lady that the plant would "be around long after your are dead."
PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured above this story is State Rep. Jasper Martus of Flushing who came under fire Monday in Mundy Township.
Davison Twp Police Chief reveals Flint murder investigation tied to forensic lab truck at local apartment complex
Davison Twp Police Chief reveals Flint murder investigation tied to forensic lab truck at local apartment complex
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
DAVISON TWP. (CCN) — Michigan State Police presence at a Davison Township apartment complex Tuesday afternoon (March 25, 2025) was the talk of the Davison area.
But there was no murder there.
The Bridgeport post's Foresnic Laboratory trailer could be seen parked in front of Windsor Place Apartment
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
DAVISON TWP. (CCN) — Michigan State Police presence at a Davison Township apartment complex Tuesday afternoon (March 25, 2025) was the talk of the Davison area.
But there was no murder there.
The Bridgeport post's Foresnic Laboratory trailer could be seen parked in front of Windsor Place Apartments to trigger all the rumors.
Davison Township Police Chief Jay Rendon told The Daily Gazette, however, that there was no serious crime there locally.
Chief Rendon said it was his understanding that the State Police presence was tied to an investigation into a murder in another local community with Genesee County.
"A search warrant is being served from a homicide that occurred in the City of Flint over the weekend," he said.
Chief Rendon said he was unsure if MSP or the Flint City Police Department was serving it.
Signature Chop House owner releases statement about last week's incident in Flushing
More violence in Flint? Body reported on social media as being found in vacant lot near Civic Park area
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
FLUSHING (CCN) — A massive police response at a Flushing bar / restaurant to a St. Patrick's Day incident triggered lots of social media concerns about the new owners there.
They had an incident where Flushing police called for back-up from numerous area police agencies.
Gus Tylor of Signature Show
BY MIKE KILLBREATH
CCN News Executive Editor
FLUSHING (CCN) — A massive police response at a Flushing bar / restaurant to a St. Patrick's Day incident triggered lots of social media concerns about the new owners there.
They had an incident where Flushing police called for back-up from numerous area police agencies.
Gus Tylor of Signature Showcase released a statement last night (March 23,2025) on social media with a statement on the Facebook page of Signature Chop House.
The statement read: "Dear Valued Customers and Community Members, we would like to address the recent incident that occurred outside our restaurant. First and foremost, we want to assure you that this kind of behavior is not reflective of our establishment or our commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. The altercation stemmed from the closing of an event booked by an outside party, which was arranged prior to our ownership. We are currently working closely with the Flushing Police Department to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future. In response to this situation, we will be implementing an age limit for all comedy shows and concerts moving forward. Our priority is to foster a positive community atmosphere where everyone feels safe and respected. Thank you all for your continued support as we strive to create a great environment for our community."
Photos and videos showed police cruisers from multiple agencies lined up around Signature Chop House with many comments alleging that four people had been shot and killed there.
The Morning Gazette Radio Show on Metro Flint News/Talk Radio confirmed the next morning that nobody had been killed and there were no guns used in the incident, according to authorities.
Flushing City Councilman Joe Karlichek, who served as Mayor for the past four years before not seeking re-election but instead losing last August in the primary to Democrat Genesee County Commissioner Dale Weighill, issued a statement from Flushing City Police Chief Steve Colosky that said: "The City of Flushing is aware of an incident at Signature Chop House on the evening of March 17, 2025. The situation occurred when a fight broke out in the City of Flint and continued into the City of Flushing. City of Flushing officers were given a very short window of advanced warning of this situation and were able to call in back-up from several different agencies before the fight escalated into a more serious event. There were no injuries, no guns or gun shots fired, and to date no complaints from those involved filed, therefore, no arrests have been made."
Numerous comments on social media have since called on Flushing city leaders to shut down the new restaurant because of loud noise, too much traffic and other concerns.
Many of them urged residents who want to see the restaurant closed to attend the next Flushing City Council meeting on Monday, April 14 at 6:30 pm.
One woman said she went so far as to speak with Flushing's City Manager about the situation, posting: "I visited the City of Flushing offices ... and spoke to our City Manager Michelle King concerning (the) disturbance at Signature Chop House. She assured me that the council and our police are working on a resolution to this problem. There have been no shootings at this location as of yet. They understand the (community's) concern and are concerned also for the welfare and safety of our senior community living near this location. City Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. So next meeting will be Monday, April 14, 2025. I hope that residents of not only the City of Flushing but also the townships, Clayton and Mt. Morris townships, and relatives to any of the residents of the senior residences will attend this meeting and make your concerns known. Complaining on Facebook is not going to solve this problem, it's a place to turn with frustration but your presence at a council meeting will speak louder."
More violence in Flint? Body reported on social media as being found in vacant lot near Civic Park area
More violence in Flint? Body reported on social media as being found in vacant lot near Civic Park area
FLINT (CCN) — Social media comments on Facebook indicate that another body has been discovered n the City of Flint.
This one was discovered sometime before an hour ago when reported on social media at about 10:30 am in the Civic Park area of the city's north end.
No reports from authorities yet if foul play is suspected or if the body found
FLINT (CCN) — Social media comments on Facebook indicate that another body has been discovered n the City of Flint.
This one was discovered sometime before an hour ago when reported on social media at about 10:30 am in the Civic Park area of the city's north end.
No reports from authorities yet if foul play is suspected or if the body found was that of a deceased individual.
Am ambulance was on the scene with a police cruiser on Proctor Street and Genesee.
State police crime lab technicians were reported at a Davison apartment complex on Tuesday (Mach 25, 2025) afternoon, and Davison Township Police Chief Jay Rendon told The Daily Gazette that a search warrant was being served there as part of an investigation into a weekend shooting in Flint.
Shooting violence over the past week in Flint has made the short span among the worst stretch in city history for murders.
PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured above is a photo posted on social media by a citizen who reported a body found in a vacant lot in north Flint.
Two victims in latest City of Flint shooting are cousins of boxing champ Claressa Shields; one died
Two victims in latest City of Flint shooting are cousins of boxing champ Claressa Shields; one died
BY GARY JACKSON
CCN Staff Writer
FLINT (CCN) — There was another shooting in the City of Flint during another deadly weekend of violence.
Boxing world champion Claressa Shields of Flint announced the latest incident on social media with a Facebook post that the latest violence had touched her family, saying her two little cousins were amon
BY GARY JACKSON
CCN Staff Writer
FLINT (CCN) — There was another shooting in the City of Flint during another deadly weekend of violence.
Boxing world champion Claressa Shields of Flint announced the latest incident on social media with a Facebook post that the latest violence had touched her family, saying her two little cousins were among the latest shooting victims.
She confirmed tht one had died.
No details from authorities yet from the shooting at the Richert Manor apartment complex on Court Street in Flint.
However, Fox 2 TV in Detroit reported that the Michigan State Police confirmed 23-year-old Keviance Williams of Flint died at the scene.
Multiple sources say he is a cousin to Shields who is a women's pro boxing champion who won two Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
The 4 am shooting early Sunday left an 18-year-old victim in critical condition at a local hospital while State Police said a third man, 23, was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries from his gunshot wound.
Flint Major Case Unit detectives are investigating the latest shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL or Michigan State Police at (810) 280-0063..
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Here's a quick peek at other headlines inside today's edition of The Daily Gazette:
METRO SECTION:
SPORTS SECTION:
LIFE STYLES SECTION:
Former popular local radio personality Wally Kennedy passes away at Philadelphia home
Crim Festival of Races issues Facebook post honoring Clio's 'Drubbler'
Local entertainer, talented musician, teacher Dave Kimber of Burton passes away
LOCAL BUSINESS SECTION:
Nobody talking despite rumors flying about sale of Genesee Valley Center in Flint Twp.
Jonanne Fabrics closing 300 stores including in Burton at Courtland Center, Flint Twp on Miller Road
Long-time owners of BJ's Bar in Burton announce sale of iconic bar with dancing sandwiches mural
VIEWPOINTS SECTION:
METRO FLINT NEWS/TALK RADIO:
Weekday & Weekend Line-up of Programs
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Guide to headlines inside today's edition can be found under the photo below of Garlan Gilchrist II running for Governor of Michigan in 2026
State & National Business Section
FAME NEWSPAPERS
LOCAL EDITIONS:
GRAND BLAN PRESS
Read, Sing, Talk, Write, Play coming to Genesee District Library branches; Grand Blanc
Wild car chase by Metro Police Authority goes through Burton, ends in Davison area
Dispute over paying Mundy Twp Deputy Supervisor Dave Huffman goes to Department of Labor
Two proposed appointments to Flint City Council committees before City Special Affairs on Monday
Dave Huffman sworn in as new Deputy Supervisor in Mundy Twp as fireworks continue there
Mundy Twp board may consider ending ambulance contract over death in Flint
Mott Foundation donates $10 million to refurbish, re-open old Beecher High School building
Wild car chase by Metro Police Authority goes through Burton, ends in Davison area
Mott Foundation donates $10 million to refurbish, re-open old Beecher High School building
Coach Terry Warner eyes 2nd title in 3 years as Mott softball boss after MCCAA sweep Tuesday in Port Huron
PORT HURON (CCN) — The Lady Bears of Mott Community College are alone atop the Michigan Community College Athletic Association's Eastern Conference. Coach Terry Warner led his second team to a championship a year ago and is now eyeing a repeat with a 9-1 record after Tuesday's doubleheader sweep in Port Huron over St. Clari CC. (See Stor
PORT HURON (CCN) — The Lady Bears of Mott Community College are alone atop the Michigan Community College Athletic Association's Eastern Conference. Coach Terry Warner led his second team to a championship a year ago and is now eyeing a repeat with a 9-1 record after Tuesday's doubleheader sweep in Port Huron over St. Clari CC. (See Story in Sports Section)
MORE SPORTS SECTION STORIES:
LOCAL SPORTS SECTION HEADLINES:
New Senior A hockey franchise announced for 810 Sports Complex on Elms Road in Clayton Twp.
Sports programs this week on Metro Flint News/Talk Radio
Baseball honors keep coming for Mott Bears; Michael Jockwig named 'Pitcher of the Week'
Latrelle Holmes stepping away from referee duty after 28 years of service on local courts
FEATURED "SPORTS THOUGHTS" COLUMN
Executive Editor Mike Killbreath:
TODAY'S "SPORTS THOUGHTS" COLUMN
ON LOCAL SPORTS SECTION
Executive Editor Mike Killbreath:
RECENT "SPORTS THOUGHTS" COLUMNS
Executive Editor Mike Killbreath:
Dramatic victories en route to winning it all bring back fond memories for Powers hockey fans
Tiger Woods chats about Stevie Wonder's golf game; Stevie makes bet
Flintstone flavor to MHSAA March Madness Division 1 tournament led by Flint Carman-Ainsworth
MY AM ADVANTAGE SPORTS SECTION
LOCAL PREP SPORTS SECTION
Hartland dethrones Rockford to win first prep state championship in girls' gymnastics
Letter from volunteer coach needs to be read by many little league parents
Flint After Dark podcast host launches fundraiser for second mural to honor late Flint Councilman Eric Mays
Flint After Dark podcast host launches fundraiser for second mural to honor late Flint Councilman Eric Mays
Story in Today's Metro Section
OTHER STORIES INSIDE METRO SECTION:
Lapeer County Commissioner from Columbiaville faces 5-year felony for alleged fake address
Thetford Twp mobile home park makes plea deal to accept criminal conviction, sell property
Vassar man identified as shooter in murder-suicide in Auburn Hills hotel near Great Lakes Cross
Story in Today's Metro Section
OTHER STORIES INSIDE METRO SECTION:
Lapeer County Commissioner from Columbiaville faces 5-year felony for alleged fake address
Thetford Twp mobile home park makes plea deal to accept criminal conviction, sell property
Livingston County Sheriff looking for tips in shooting of 25-year-old Flint man in Fowlerville
Genesee Twp man dies shortly after becoming inmate at Genesee County Jail; toxicology report ordered
Flint's Hurley pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna named among USA Today's Women of the Year honorees
Clio man's sexual assault convictions against under-age girl upheld by Michigan Court of Appeals
Fire set by arsonists at old Flint Central High School building on Crapo Street
Campaign 2026 Special Section
A Special Section known as "Campaign 2026" was launched today inside My AM Advantage as the race for Governor in Michigan added a name on Thursday (March 6, 2027) as the Detroit Free Press revealed that Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II filed earlier in the week to form a committee to run despite state election records not showing it online. (See Campaign 2026)
Inside My AM Advantage
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Here is a guide to headlines inside today's edition:
CAMPAIGN 2026 — My AM Advantage
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist files for Governor, sources confirm for Free Press, Detroit News
STATE NEWS — My AM Advantage
FBI announces arrest of 7 Detroit men on large-scale drug operation busted in City of Detroit
MY AM ADVANTAGE
Here is a guide to headlines inside today's edition:
CAMPAIGN 2026 — My AM Advantage
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist files for Governor, sources confirm for Free Press, Detroit News
STATE NEWS — My AM Advantage
FBI announces arrest of 7 Detroit men on large-scale drug operation busted in City of Detroit
Public News Services reports Line 5 contractor donated $1 million to Trump campaign for President
New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leader drops lawsuit on alleged Rocket Mortgage kickbacks
Trump administration's cuts may impact Univerity of Michigan, according to e-mail by UM leaders
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins AFL-CIO's lawsuit to stop federal job cuts
Michigan Ag leader gets opportunity to address congressional committee on his views
Two Democrats in Michigan's congressional delegation shine on environmental scorecard
Group warns livestock manure making Michigan's Great Lakes not so great
NATION & WORLD — My AM Advantage
The Onion buys Infowars in bankruptcy court for Sandy Hook victims to 'silence' Alex Jones
CIA official arrested for leaking secrets about Israel's scheduled retaliatory strikes on Iran
Kentucky judge shot dead by local Sheriff after argument inside courthouse
STATE & NATIONAL BUSINESS
SECTION — My AM Advantage
More than 400 show up near UM-Flint in Downtwon Flint for International Women's Day event to protest Trump
More than 400 show up near UM-Flint in Downtwon Flint for International Women's Day event to protest Trump
FLINT (CCN) — Newly-elected U.S. Senator Ellisa Slotkin of Holly and State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh were the keynote speakers Saturday during an International Women's Day event in Downtown Flint.
More than 400 people showed up at Wilson Park on Kearsley Street, near the UM-Flint campus.
Easterari Photography presents a galle
FLINT (CCN) — Newly-elected U.S. Senator Ellisa Slotkin of Holly and State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh were the keynote speakers Saturday during an International Women's Day event in Downtown Flint.
More than 400 people showed up at Wilson Park on Kearsley Street, near the UM-Flint campus.
Easterari Photography presents a gallery of photos from the event inside today's Viewpoints Section.
Also inside today's Viewpoints Section:
GEORGE MOSS: Today's Democrat Party continues turning history upside down
MARTY EMBRY: From basketball court to kitchen one journey Marty Embry would do all over again
Podcasts of Shows on Metro Flint News/Talk Radio
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