THE LATEST TOP HEADLINES

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(CCN) —  No intersections across the Metro Flint regional area made an annual list of the top 20 most dangerous ones in Michigan, and only one in the County Line Press coverage area cracked the top 10 lists in Genesee County, Shiawassee County or Saginaw County.

(See Story in State News of My Am Advantage)

(See Another Related Story in Today's Metro Section of The Daily Gazette)

 Michigan Auto Law of Farmington Hills compiled a top 10 list of the most dangerous intersections based on crash data reported to the Michigan State Police. The data showed that Corunna Road and I-75 in Flint Township to be No. 1 in Genesee County while Saginaw County's most dangerous intersection was at Center Road and State Street in Saginaw Township.

No. 5 on the list of Saginaw County's top 10 was in Birch Run at Birch Run Road and Dixie Highway where 21 crashes resulted in seven injuries.

  (CCN) — YouTube sensation Mark Crilley will present step-by-step lessons for anyone who loves to draw Thursday at the Genesee County District Library's Montrose branch.

The event is set for 3 pm at Montrose-Jennings Library which is located at 241 Feher Drive in Montrose.

Crilley is an American comic creator, artist and children's book author and illustrator. He's the creator of Miki Falls and Brody's Ghost, but is best known for producing instructional videos on drawing on YouTube in various styles, including manga styles.

Crilley is a former Detroit resident.

(CCN) —  No intersections across the Metro Flint regional area made an annual list of the top 20 most dangerous ones in Michigan, and only one in the County Line Press coverage area cracked the top 10 lists in Genesee County, Shiawassee County or Saginaw County.

(See Story in State News of My Am Advantage)

(See Another Related Story in Today's Metro Section of The Daily Gazette)

 Michigan Auto Law of Farmington Hills compiled a top 10 list of the most dangerous intersections based on crash data reported to the Michigan State Police. The data showed that Corunna Road and I-75 in Flint Township to be No. 1 in Genesee County while Saginaw County's most dangerous intersection was at Center Road and State Street in Saginaw Township.

No. 5 on the list of Saginaw County's top 10 was in Birch Run at Birch Run Road and Dixie Highway where 21 crashes resulted in seven injuries.

(CCN) — The folks at Birch Run Speedway & Event Center are rolling it back to 1995 when the High Banked 4/10 Mile track was just a dream of Mike Kern's. The FWD class is finally getting its feature debut and those racers have got a shot at $1,000 to win.

Birch Run Speedway & Event Center will run a "B" main, if needed. That decision will be made on the night of the race. Drives will get to bring their home track rules for this exciting group of drivers.

The Street Stocks have asked, and track officials have delivered. They're headed down to the 1/4-mile track for their own invitational. They too can bring their home track rules and give it their best for the $2,000 first-place check. The only thing drivers need to keep in mind is that a 3 Link Suspension is not allowed. Other than that, race officials expect to have a full field of cars here on Friday (July 26, 2024) for the racing pleasure of fans.

The events will join the Figure 8's, Finish Line Seamless Gutters Pure Stocks, Nelson Hydraulics American Trucks and Late Model Sportsmen events at Birch Run Speedway & Event Center.

Every night of racing is capped off with the Top Speed Motorcars Spectator Drags.

Pits open at 3 pm and the gates open at 5 pm. Racing begins at 7:30 pm.

General admission tickets are $14 for anyone over age 16. Anyone under age 15 is admitted free.

(CCN) — The Midwest Modified Series visits Birch Run this weekend on Friday night (July 12, 2024).

The event will join the Figure 8's, Finish Line Seamless Gutters Pure Stocks, Nelson Hydraulics American Trucks and Late Model Sportsmen events at Birch Run Speedway & Event Center.

Every night of racing is capped off with the Top Speed Motorcars Spectator Drags.

Pits open at 2 pm and the gates open at 5 pm. Racing begins at 7:30 pm.

General admission tickets are $14 for anyone over age 16. Anyone under age 15 is admitted free.

(CCN) — School of Choice spots in Chesaning Union Schools for the upcoming 2024-25 school year are up for grabs, beginning on July 8.

The window for students to submit applications continues until Aug. 29.

Applications can be found at any school building office or on the district's web site.

 Questions can be directed to Sabrina Smith in Central Office (989) 845-7020 or by e-mail at sabrinas@chesaning.k12.mi.us.

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(CCN) — The Birch Run Township Planning Commission will meet on July 17 at 7 pm.

Township Clerk Riley Kiessling announced that a public hearing  is scheduled on the agenda for a proposed pond to be located between 11410 Birch Run Road and 11612 Birch Run Road.

Planning commission members will be making a recommendation to the Birch Run Township Board of Trustees after hearing details about the proposed pond.

The scheduled July 17 meeting will be held in the Government Room at Birch Run Township Hall which is located at 11935 Silver Creek Drive.

(CCN) — The Genesee County Board of Commissioners, alongside members of the Genesee County 7th Circuit Court, unveiled the long-awaited new Juvenile Justice Center Wednesday (June 13, 2024) in Flint Township.

The $27 million facility will officially open its doors in late July, as the staff transitions from the old facility next door.

Genesee County Board of Commission Chairman James Avery of Grand Blanc, who represents District 5, spoke about the facility and what it means for the entire community.

"As we cut this ribbon today, let us re-commit ourselves to the work ahead," Avery said. "Let us be proud of the fact that Genesee County is now, and has been for years, a model for juvenile justice. Let us stake our claim today that this facility will further our mission to empower young people to transform their lives for the betterment of our entire community."

Construction on the 54,000 square foot facility in Flint Township (on Pasadena Avenue in District 8) began in September 2020. District 8 Commissioner Dale Weighill said the new facility represents the "best of Genesee County and its dedication to young people."

Commissioner Weighill added: "Genesee County, and my colleagues on the (Genesee County) Board of Commissioners, have an unwavering commitment to youth empowerment. We remain dedicated to restorative practices that aim to heal and rehabilitate youth to promote safe communities across the county."

More than 100 people were in attendance for the ceremony, including many of the visionaries who made this new facility a reality, including Genesee County 7th Circuit Court Chief Judge David  Newblatt and Judge Judge John Gadola from the (Family Division of the court.

PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured above this story is a photo of Genesee County leaders at an unveiling ceremony for a new 54,000 square foot juvenile justice center in Flint Township.

  (CCN) — YouTube sensation Mark Crilley will present step-by-step lessons for anyone who loves to draw Thursday at the Genesee County District Library's Montrose branch.

The event is set for 3 pm at Montrose-Jennings Library which is located at 241 Feher Drive in Montrose.

Crilley is an American comic creator, artist and children's book author and illustrator. He's the creator of Miki Falls and Brody's Ghost, but is best known for producing instructional videos on drawing on YouTube in various styles, including manga styles.

Crilley is a former Detroit resident.

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