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FLINT – The girls state soccer tournament will begin May 25 with district action for 25 Flint-area teams. Here’s a look at the district matchups for Flint-area teams. Winner advances to regional at Williamston vs. winner of Frankenmuth districtAt FrankenmuthJune 25 – Caro vs. Unionville-Sebewaing, 5:30 p.m. (at Caro)TBA – Birch Run vs. FrankenmuthMay 31 – Caro-Unionville/Sebewaing winner vs. Powers Catholic, 5:30 p.m.;TBA – Birch Run-Frankenmuth winner vs. Saginaw Swan ValleyJune 3 – Championship game, 4:30 p.m. Winner advances to regional at Montrose vs. winner of Capac districtMORE:Vote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

Blaise Vanitvelt is one step away from competing in one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. The Eastern Michigan senior and Fenton native shot a 1-under 69 last week at the Butler Country Club in Nixon, Pennsylvania to earn a spot in the final qualifying round for the U.S. Open. Vanitvelt will now have his choice of 11 final qualifying sites with most of these qualifiers taking place on June 6. Vanitvelt became just the fourth EMU golfer to advance to the final qualifier with a chance to play himself into the 122nd U.S. Open, which will take place June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

(Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com) Jenifer VelosoScenes from Fenton High School’s 2022 prom red carpet on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com) Jenifer VelosoScenes from Fenton High School’s 2022 prom red carpet on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com) Jenifer VelosoScenes from Fenton High School’s 2022 prom red carpet on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com) Jenifer VelosoScenes from Fenton High School’s 2022 prom red carpet on Saturday, April 30, 2022. (Jenifer Veloso | MLive.com) Jenifer VelosoScenes from Fenton High School’s 2022 prom red carpet on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t booked a reservation for brunch, the time to do that is now.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Southbound U.S. 23 in Fenton is closed due to a crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The freeway is closed at North Road at Exit 80 on Fenton’s north side. It is unclear when the freeway will reopen after closing around 3 p.m. this afternoon. Michigan State Police did not respond to a request for details of the crash and possible injuries Saturday afternoon. Read more on MLive:Flint investors hosting ‘Next Up’ competition to give away food truckSwartz Creek schools to keep Gaines Elementary open, reevaluate in 1 year‘I do not feel safe’: Allegedly assaulted Flint school board member speaks out, security sought at meetingsAlleged assault between Flint school board members under investigation, police say

FLINT – The All-Flint Metro League Stripes Division team featured five seniors on the first team. That included two from Flushing, which won the championship with an 8-2 record. Here is the team selected by league coaches. First teamTy Osborn, Flushing, seniorSeth Logan, Fenton, seniorReichen Lund, Linden, seniorTyler Csintyan, Kearsley, seniorDevin Watts, Flushing, seniorSecond teamTony Simmons, Holly, sophomoreDakari Neely, Kearsley, sophomoreJa’Hion Bond, Fenton, sophomoreQuade Wright, Swartz Creek, juniorConnor Luck, Fenton, seniorHonorable mentionBrayden Jones, Flushing, juniorJase Becher, Linden, freshmanBrandon Green, Linden, seniorBryce Goings, Holly, seniorDonovan Harrington, Kearsley, sophomoreAshton Koebke, Swartz Creek, seniorRiver Meckstroth, Linden, seniorJosiah Buford, Swartz Creek, juniorDerrick Phipps, Kearsley, seniorLaRon Osborn, Flushing, seniorJustin Banura, Fenton, juniorAshton Dehart, Holly, juniorCoach of the YearEric Smith, FlushingMORE:All-Metro Stars Division girls basketball teamAll-Metro League Stripes Division girls basketball teamWhy isn’t Carmelo Harris getting more college offers? 2021-22 All-GAC Red boys basketball teamEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

FLINT – Champion Flushing landed five players on the All-Metro League Stripes Division girls basketball team, including two first-team selections. The Raiders won the Stripes title with a 10-0 record. Here is the team selected by league coaches. First teamSarah Rambus, Flushing, juniorPaige Leedle, Linden, seniorAdrie Straib, Fenton, seniorMakenna Gardiner, Swartz Creek, juniorOlivia Groulx, Flushing, seniorSecond teamOlivia Mawhinney, Linden, sophomoreEmma Stemple, Kearsley, juniorMaddie Burdis, Flushing, freshmanKaleigh Shaker, Fenton, seniorKelsey McLennan, Linden, juniorFable Booth, Swartz Creek, seniorHonorable mentionMadison Slezinski, Fenton, juniorAlana Simmons, Holly, juniorLauren Brokaw, Flushing, juniorAllison Mallenbrook, Linden, juniorAbby Logan, Fenton, juniorJaelyn Ayala, Swartz Creek, sophomoreAudrey Combs, Holly, juniorLauren Tremain, Flushing, juniorGrace McCaughan, Fenton, juniorGrace McLaughlin, Swartz Creek, sophomoreMegan Wilder, Linden, juniorKennedy Streeter, Kearsley, juniorCoach of the YearLarry Ford, FlushingMORE:Why isn’t Carmelo Harris getting more college offers? 2021-22 All-GAC Red boys basketball teamBeecher advances to Division 3 state semifinalsGrand Blanc back in D1 state semifinalsGenesee Christian takes aim at first state titleEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

There is a crater in a Livingston County field after a natural gas line ruptured on Wednesday.

A natural gas pipeline exploded Wednesday in Livingston County, shutting down US 23 and scattering debris across the area, police said.

FENTON, MI -- The 37th annual Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Expo is taking place this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at Fenton High School, located at 3200 W. Shiawassee Ave., there will be more than 100 exhibitors, prizes and giveaways, local food, live entertainment and a petting zoo. The community expo continues on Sunday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths will be set up in the gym at Fenton High School, with an eating and entertainment area and kid’s zone in the auxiliary gym. The Fenton Ambassadors, a performance group at the high school, will be performing at 11 a.m. Saturday.

FLINT – Fenton’s Seth Logan broke the school record for 3-pointers Thursday in a 77-61 victory over visiting Lapeer on Senior Night. Connor Luck added a career-high 13 points for Fenton while Ja’Hion Bond and Sam Dillard added 12 points apiece. Goodrich got 17 points from Jack Locey, 15 points and 12 rebounds from Parker LePla, and 10 points and seven rebounds from Caedan Rossell. Pinckney 68, Powers Catholic 61Luke Mattar scored 17 points and Javonte Ross added 14 for Powers (5-15). Detroit Cass Tech 78, Hamady 41Jakobie Boose scored 12 points to lead Hamady, which got eight points from Sean Byrd.

BoysBeecher at Bentley, 7 p.m. Powers Catholic at Davison, 7:30 p.m.Lake Fenton at Fenton, 7 p.m.Owosso at Kearsley, 7 p.m.New Haven Merritt at Michigan School for the Deaf, 5:30 p.m.International Academy at Flint, 7:30 p.m.Goodrich at Flushing, 7 p.m.Hamady at Genesee Christian, 7 p.m.Bay City Central at Grand Blanc, 7 p.m.Ortonville Brandon at Holly, 7 p.m.Yale at Imlay City, 7 p.m.Saginaw Arthur Hill at Lapeer, 7 p.m.Clio at Linden, 7 p.m.Flint Elite at Morrice, 7 p.m.Bendle at Mt. Morris, 7 p.m.Fowler at New Lothrop, 7 p.m.Richmond at North Branch, 7 p.m.Durand at Portland, 7 p.m.Corunna at Swartz Creek, 7 p.m.Atherton at Webberville, 7 p.m.Related: Games being live streamed on NFHS NetworkGirlsGrand Blanc at Bay City Western, 7 p.m.Beecher at Bentley, 5:30 p.m. Powers Catholic at Davison, 6 p.m.Lake Fenton at Fenton, 5:30 p.m.Owosso at Kearsley, 5:30 p.m.Goodrich at Flushing, 5:30 p.m.Hamady at Genesee Christian, 5:30 p.m.Ortonville Brandon at Holly, 5:30 p.m.Clio at Linden, 5:30 p.m.Bendle at Mt. Morris, 5:30 p.m.Lapeer at Saginaw Arthur Hill, 7 p.m.Corunna at Swartz Creek, 5:30 p.m.Davison Faith Baptist at Troy Bethany, 4:30 p.m.Atherton at Webberville, 5:30 p.m.MORE:Davison basketball showcase to benefit OxfordVote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekFlint-area district wrestling pairings

BoysAtherton at Bentley, 7 p.m.Mt. Morris at Byron, 7 p.m.Swartz Creek at Clio, 7 p.m.Fenton at Corunna, 7 p.m.Imlay City at Detroit Country Day, 7 p.m.Davison at Carman-Ainsworth, 7 p.m.Ann Arbor Christ the King at Flint Chase, 8:30 p.m.Mayville at Genesee, 8 p.m.Holly at Goodrich, 7 p.m.Flint at International Academy, 7 p.m.Kearsley at Lake Fenton, 7 p.m.Grand Blanc at Midland Dow, 7 p.m.Durand at Morrice, 7 p.m.Birch Run at New Lothrop, 7 p.m.Linden at Ortonville Brandon, 7 p.m.Flushing at Owosso, 7 p.m.Davison Faith Baptist at Rochester Hills Christian, 7 p.m.Related: See live streaming games on NFHS NetworkGirlsPowers Catholic at Bay City Central, 7 p.m.Byron at Birch Run, 7 p.m.Atherton at Bentley, 5:30 p.m.Swartz Creek at Clio, 5:30 p.m.Fenton at Corunna, 5:30 p.m.Davison at Carman-Ainsworth, 5:30 p.m.Bendle at Genesee, 6 p.m.Holly at Goodrich, 5:30 p.m.Midland Dow at Grand Blanc, 7 p.m.Armada at Imlay City, 7 p.m.St. Thomas More at Kimball New Life, 6:30 p.m.Kearsley at Lake Fenton, 5:30 p.m.Webberville at Mt. Morris, 5:30 p.m.Almont at North Branch, 5:30 p.m.Linden at Ortonville Brandon, 5:30 p.m.Flushing at Owosso, 5:30 p.m.

BoysMorrice at BendleWebberville at BentleyMontrose at ByronKimball Landmark at Burton CenterPointTroy Bethany at Davison Faith BaptistNew Lothrop at DurandClio at FentonFlint Elite at BeecherSaginaw Arthur Hill at Carman-AinsworthInternational Academy at HamadyCorunna at KearsleySt. Thomas More at Michigan School for the DeafLake Fenton at FlushingKingston at GeneseeAtherton at Genesee ChristianSaginaw Heritage at Grand BlancOwosso at HollyNorth Branch at Imlay CityGoodrich at LindenLakeVille at Mt. MorrisLapeer at Pontiac Notre DameOrtonville Brandon at Swartz CreekGirlsMorrice at BendleNew Lothrop at DurandClio at FentonFlint Elite at BeecherKingston at GeneseeOwosso at HollyNorth Branch at LapeerGoodrich at LindenFlint Chase at Midland CalvaryLakeVille at Mt. MorrisCarman-Ainsworth at Saginaw Arthur HillGrand Blanc at Saginaw HeritageOrtonville Brandon at Swartz CreekMORE:Vote for Flint-area Athlete of the Week

Ty Osborn had 20 points in Flushing's win over Fenton. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May

(All times according to MHSAA.com)BoysBentley at Atherton, 7 p.m.Webberville at Bendle, 7 p.m.Hamady at Flint Elite, 7:30 p.m.Davison Faith Baptist t Clinton Twp. Morris at New Lothrop, 5:30 p.m.Montrose at Ovid-Elsie, 7 p.m.Carman-Ainsworth at Saginaw, 7 p.m.Holly at Swartz Creek, 7 p.m. GirlsBentley at Atherton, 5:30 p.m.Webberville at Bendle, 5:30 p.m.LakeVille at Chesaning, 5:30 p.m.Goodrich at Clio, 5:30 p.m.Owosso at Corunna, 5:30 p.m.Clinton Twp. Faith at Davison Faith Baptist, 5:15 p.m.Byron at Durand, 5:30 p.m.Flushing at Fenton, 5:30 p.m.Lapeer at Powers, 6 p.m.Deckerville at Genesee, 6 p.m.Almont at Imlay City, 7 p.m.Genesee Christian at International Academy, 5:30 p.m.Ortonville Brandon at Lake Fenton, 5:30 p.m.Kearsley at Linden, 5:30 p.m.Davison at Midland Dow, 7 p.m.Beecher at Morrice, 6 p.m.Grand Blanc at Mount Pleasant, 7 p.m.Mt. Morris at New Lothrop, 7 p.m.Montrose at Ovid-Elsie, 5:30 p.m.Holly at Swartz Creek, 5:30 p.m.

FENTON, MI - Crews managed to fix a water main break at a Fenton subdivision by 3 p.m. Saturday, avoiding the need for a boil water advisory, according to a news release from the city. At roughly 7 p.m. Friday, Fenton officials reported the break at the Appletree Lane subdivision off of South Long Lake Road. Some residents experienced low water pressure during the break, according to the release, but Fenton Water Department technicians worked overnight to make sure enough water was flowing that a boil water advisory did not become necessary. “The repairs are complete and the water main is a full flow,” Fenton City Manager Lynn Markland said in the release. Read more:Water main break in Fenton expected to be repaired by end of daySanilac County man shoots home invasion suspect, police sayMan ‘uncooperative’ after being shot in the head in Grand Rapids, police say

LINDEN, MI -- Linden girls basketball defeated Fenton 63-45 on Friday, Jan. 14, at Linden High School. Linden team mates celebrate their win during the girls varsity basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2022 at Linden High School. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45.

LINDEN, MI -- Linden girls basketball defeated Fenton 63-45 on Friday, Jan. 14, at Linden High School. Linden team mates celebrate their win during the girls varsity basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2022 at Linden High School. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45. Linden defeated Fenton 63-45.

FENTON, MI -- Fenton residents on the northwest side of town may experience low water pressure after a water main break was identified last night. City of Fenton officials reported a water main break at the Appletree Lane subdivision off of South Long Lake Road around 7 p.m. last night. The Department of Public Works began repairs early this morning, according to a news release from the city. Another update will be issued if a boil water advisory becomes necessary, according to the release. Snyder saysDriver shortage could get worse due to Canadian COVID-19 vaccine requirement, Michigan truckers say

BoysBeecher at AthertonBentley at Flint EliteRochester at DavisonChesaning at DurandHolly at KearsleySwartz Creek at FlushingCroswell-Lexington at Imlay CityBendle at International AcademyGenesee at Kinden North HuronFenton at LindenNew Lothrop at MontroseGenesee Christian at MorricePowers Catholic at Mount PleasantCorunna at Ortonville BrandonClio at OwossoFlint Chase vs. Rochester ChristianHamady at WebbervilleGirlsBeecher at AthertonBentley at Flint EliteKimball New Life at St. Thomas MoreChesaning at DurandHolly at KearsleyMount Pleasant at Powers CatholicGenesee at Kinde North HuronBay City Western at LapeerFenton at LindenGenesee Christian at MorriceCorunna at Ortonville BrandonClio at OwossoHamady at WebbervilleMORE:LakeVille basketball player named Athlete of Week

FLINT – Fenton won its third straight game Tuesday with a 59-49 victory over Goodrich after Sam Dillard II hit back-to-back 3-pointers with three minutes left to lift the Tigers. Ja’Hion Bond scored 20 points, Seth Logan had 12 and Dillard chipped in 10 to lead Fenton, which trailed by a point after three quarters before outscoring Goodrich 18-7 in the fourth.

FLINT – Champion Flushing put seven players on the All-Metro League Stripes Division volleyball team selected by coaches. The group was headed by senior Kendyl Andrews, who made the all-league team for the fourth straight year. Flushing won the league title with a 9-1 record. Linden was second with an 8-2 mark. First teamAdrie Straib, Fenton, juniorKendyl Andrews, Flushing, seniorAlyviah Wright, Flushing, juniorOlivia Nester, Linden, juniorGracie Pierscinski, Linden, juniorBella Henson, Fenton, juniorSecond teamAlyssa Leroy, Flushing, seniorMeghan Braun, Swartz Creek, seniorEmily Starr, Fenton, seniorLauren Luff, Flushing seniorKendall Miller, Linden, seniorIsabella Smith, Holly, seniorHonorable mentionGrace Pierle, Fenton, juniorEvelyn Krusniak, Fenton, juniorCaitlyn Pagogna, FlushingMcKenna Cronin, Flushing, seniorVictoria Derricks, Flushing, juniorHannah Waslewski, Linden, juniorBrooke Durkac, Linden, seniorKorryn Moore, Linden, seniorAubrey Sharnowski, Swartz Creek, juniorEmma Comeau, Swartz Creek, sophomoreAngelina Azbell, Holly, sophomoreAva Parsons, Swartz Creek, juniorCoach of the YeaCori Mason, Linden

FENTON, MI -- A young Flint resident’s eyes grew wider and wider as he ripped the paper from a Paw Patrol car about half his size. The 3-year-old let out a deep chuckle and quickly looked for someone to remove the toy from its packaging.

FLINT – Bryce Eliuk of Linden and Kaden Karoma of Fenton were both named to the All-Metro League Stripes Division first team on offense and defense. Eluik made it as a running back and linebacker while Karoma made it on the offensive and defensive lines. The team was selected by league coaches. Kearsley senior offensive lineman Brendan Schanick made the All-Metro League Stripes Division first team. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake MayOFFENSEFirst teamReceiversGavin Malenfant, Kearsley, seniorJacob Booth, Swartz Creek, juniorLinemenBrendan Schanick, Kearsley, seniorKaden Karoma, Fenton, juniorAlex Hect, Swartz Creek, seniorJ’avier Cross, Flushing, seniorEthan Jeffries, Linden, seniorQuarterbackBradyn Wiedenhammer, Kearsley, juniorRunning backsTristan Hinkley, Swartz Creek, seniorDavid Hutchinson, Flushing, seniorBryce Eliuk, Linden, juniorKickerBishir Abdulrazzauk, Flushing, seniorLinden senior Brandon Green made the All-Metro League Stripes second team.

FENTON, MI – Joe Durant has possession of the championship trophy after finishing atop the leaderboard in the 2021 Ally Challenge but it’s local charities who were once against the big winners. Durant took home $300,000 for winning the PGA Tour Champions event but local charities pocketed more than $1.3 million from the third annual event, tournament officials announced Wednesday. “This event is the premier fundraising event in Genesee County,” said James Gaskin, CEO of United Way of Genesee County. “We’re going to make it a priority to absolutely increase it this coming year in 2022.”The 2022 Ally Challenge will be held Aug. 26-28 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. MORE:Five-week ‘vacation’ pays off for 2021 Ally Challenge winnerJeff Blashill ‘awestruck’ playing in Ally ChallengeWatch Celebrity Shootout players hit opening tee shots

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Fenton Superintendent Adam Hartley wrote that words cannot describe what the Oxford community is going through a day after four students were killed and eight others were injured after a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire. The incident has caused Fenton Area Public Schools officials to consider its safety protocols, make counselors and social workers available for students who need support and additional police officers will join the school resource officer at the middle school and high school.

FLINT – Fenton’s Gracie Olsen got two plus one in the final swimming meet of her brilliant career. Olsen will go down as one of the greatest swimmers in Flint-area history after winning the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly, giving her six individual state championships. She won the 100 butterfly for the third straight year, captured the 200 freestyle in 2019 also won the 200 IM in 2018. Olsen and Plainwell’s Riley Nugent are the only swimmers in Michigan history to win individual state titles four straight years. MORE:Gracie Olsen hoping to end brilliant career with splashGracie Olsen shares success with those around herFenton’s five greatest athletes since 2000

FLINT – Senior Gracie Olsen doesn’t have to look far for motivation when she walks into the pool area at Fenton. Olsen’s name is plastered all over it, so many times in fact that Olsen isn’t sure of the exact number. Olsen is hoping to win the two individual events and perhaps all four if everything goes well with the relay teams. Fenton's Gracie Olsen has won five state championships during her brilliant high school swimming career. “I’m going to remember the team,” she said.

FENTON, MI -- Davison senior Olivia Dirkse celebrated briefly with her teammates before sprinting over to the student section. Davison volleyball defeated Flushing in a 25-22, 25-17, 20-25, 25-20 victory on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Fenton High School. The win moves Davison on to the championship match at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Mt. Pleasant High School. READ MORE FROM MLIVE:Pairings for six Flint-area volleyball teams still chasing regional championshipsYear of the Cardinal: Davison ends Grand Blanc’s 3-year run as district volleyball champVote for Michigan high school football Player of the Week from second round of playoffsTimes, dates for Grand Blanc and Corunna regional championship football games

FLINT – Six Flint-area teams will take the court Tuesday in search of regional volleyball championships. The regional finals will be Thursday and the champions will advance to the Nov. 16 quarterfinals. Winner advances to Nov. 16 quarterfinal at Davison vs. winner of Novi regionalDivision 2At Mt. Powers Catholic, 7 p.m.Nov. 11 – Championship match, 6 p.m. Winner advances to Nov. 16 quarterfinal at Fenton vs. winner of Plymouth Christian AcademyMORE:Year of the Cardinal: Davison wins district volleyball titleFlint-area district volleyball finals results

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GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Two mosquito abatements, one school millage and a tax to fund a township’s police force were all approved by Genesee County voters during the Nov. 2 election. Proposals in Fenton, Clayton Township, Montrose Township, Mundy Township and Goodrich Area Schools were all approved Tuesday. Mosquito abatement assessments in Mundy Township and Montrose Township both were approved with more than 70 percent of the vote in favor in each municipality. Mundy Township will receive about $207,833 in the first of five years for mosquito abatement. Read more on MLive:Former treasurer elected as Davison Township clerk in special electionLive election results for Nov. 2, 2021 election in Genesee CountyClayton Township police millage ‘necessary to continue police services,’ chief saysBallot proposals in Genesee County include police funding, a school millage, mosquito abatements

FLINT – Soccer player Tyler Hahn of Fenton has been voted the Flint-area Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-25. Hahn received 850 of the 1,371 votes cast – that’s 62 percent – to finish ahead of teammate Calvin Curtis, who received 380 votes. Curtis scored a pair of goals in Fenton’s 3-2 district championship victory over Ortonville Brandon. Rogan won the Shiawassee County meet in 17:08.9. MORE:Complete Athlete of the Week votingVote for Michigan football Team of the WeekFlint-area district volleyball pairings

The top three teams in each regional advanced to the state meet along with the top seven individuals not on a qualifying team. Grand Blanc finished third in the team competition with 112 points to also advance to the state meet. North Branch was fifth, Clio finished seventh and Kearsley was 10th. At Lake FentonGoodrich’s girls finished first with 41 points followed by Bloomfield Hills Marian (87), Pinckney (101) and Linden (102). The top local runners were Imlay City’s Elizabeth Sliman and Jenna Denver, who finished seventh and 12th, respectively.

FENTON, MI — The second location of a Flint-based restaurant will open this week in Fenton. Xolo, known as a Latin street food restaurant and tequila bar in Flint, is set to open its second location at 111 South Leroy St. in Fenton as a taco and tequila bar.

ANN ARBOR – The boys high school soccer season has come to an end for Ann Arbor area teams. Chelsea was the final team standing from the region, but the Bulldogs saw their season end in a 4-1 defeat to Fenton on Wednesday in the Division 2 regional semifinals.

FLINT – Patrick Hamilton scored twice Wednesday and Fenton moved into the Division 2 regional soccer finals with a 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Mason. Hamilton opened the scoring for the Tigers (17-1-2) and then closed it to give Fenton a 4-0 lead before Chelsea scored a meaningless goal with seven minutes to play. Calvin Curtis and Tyler Hahn also scored for Fenton, which will face DeWitt (16-5-1) at 11 a.m. Saturday in the regional championship game. Clio was in the other regional semi at Mason but the Mustangs lost 5-0 to DeWitt. Fenton joins Division 3 Powers Catholic (12-9-2) in the regional finals.

FLINT – Powers Catholic will play for a regional soccer championship Thursday after beating Freeland 2-1 Tuesday in the semifinals at Lansing Catholic. Brady Lendzoin scored the winning goal to push the Chargers (12-9-2) into the Division 3 championship game against Williamston (12-6-2) at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lansing Catholic. Kyle Hendler scored Powers’ other goal. Two other Flint-area teams are still alive in Division 2 – Fenton and Clio. They both play today and could meet in the championship game at Mason.

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FLINT – Four Flint-area teams are still alive in the boys state soccer tournament, which resumes today with regional games around the state. In Division 2, Clio and Fenton remain in the hunt for a state title and could meet for a regional championship if both win today at Fenton. In Division 3, Powers Catholic and Imlay City will play regional semifinal games tonight at Mason. The state semifinals are Wednesday Nov. 3 and the championship games are Saturday, Nov. 6 at Comstock Park and Novi. Imlay City (20-3-2), 7 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 28 – Championship game, 7 p.m.Champion advances to semifinal at FentonMORE:74-second stretch lifts Ortonville BrandonFenton wins Division 2 district soccer titleSo long, slump!

Athletes from all over the country have flocked to Metro Detroit this weekend in hopes they can represent the United States on a national stage.

FENTON, MI -- In Fenton, where the city promotes its residents to “Be Closer,” a group of residents is fighting for a proposed concrete plant to be further away from their neighborhood. More than 800 people have signed a Change.org petition online opposing the potential concrete plant. More than 200 Fenton residents have also signed a physical petition that will be brought to the next planning commission meeting.

FLINT – It’s probably going to be harder than ever to make the All-Flint Metro League girls cross country team in the next couple of years. Of the eight players voted onto the first team by league coaches, three are freshman, three are sophomores and only one is a senior. Two more freshmen made the second team and another two were on the third team, where four sophomores made the cut. Fenton won the league championship with 48 points after winning both jamborees and the league meet. Owosso was second with 43 points and Goodrich third with 41.

FLINT – Runner-up Fenton put six runners on the All-Flint Metro League boys cross country team while league champion Linden has five as well as the coach of the year, Trevor Hall. The 2021 team was selected by league coaches. Linden finished first with 47 points after winning the second jamboree as well as the league meet. Fenton was two points back after finishing second in the league meet and second jamboree. Flushing senior Blake Chipman helped the Raiders finish fourth in the Flint Metro League cross country standings.

ORTONVILLE, MI – Tyler Hahn had been in a bit of a goal-scoring slump entering Tuesday’s Division 2 district semifinal soccer game. But he picked an ideal time to end the slump, scoring both of his team’s goals as Fenton posted a 2-1 victory at Ortonville Brandon High School. That moved the Tigers into Thursday’s 6 p.m. championship game against either Brandon, which beat Lake Fenton 5-1. “To sometimes get out of the slump you need to get a couple of grinder goals and that’s what he did. The goal was Rossell’s 34th of the season – that’s a single-season school record – and the 68th of his career with one more season to go.

FLINT – Cross country runner Lola Thomas of Grand Blanc has been voted the Flint-area high school Athlete of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal. Thomas received 3,451 of the 5,803 votes cast – that’s 59.47 percent – to finish ahead of Fenton soccer player Calvin Curtis, who received 1,626 votes.

We’ve got today’s complete schedule and updated standings but first let’s take a look at the Player of the Week and SVL South statistics. SVL South statisticsTEAM STATISTICSOffensive yardsLapeer 3,494, Grand Blanc 2,316, Davison 2,203, Powers Catholic 1,194, Saginaw United 842. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSPassingHunter Ames, Grand Blanc, 1,264; Zak Olejniczak, Lapeer 1,256; Braylen Himmelein, Grand Blanc, 1,168; Nigel Johnson, Carman-Ainsworth 1,014; Austin Hamlin, Powers Catholic, 676. ReceivingTyler Tarantino, Lapeer, 474; Teon Armstrong, Davison, 445; Christian Ellison, Carman-Ainsworth, 396; Justin Freeman, Grand Blanc, 282; Nas Carson, Grand Blanc, 251. ScoringBrayden McKenna, Lapeer, 162 points; Elijah Jackson-Anderson, Grand Blanc, 72; Dylan Hertzberg, Grand Blanc, 50; Jayden Coulter, Carman-Ainsworth, 42; Jay’len Flowers, Davison, 36; A.J.

FLINT – Fenton vs. Lake Fenton Part II? Yup, that’s what could take place in the state soccer tournament.

Beginning in late October, the wine-paired dinners will be offered once a month for the remainder of this year, and plans are underway to keep them on the calendar for 2022, Black Star Farms Managing Owner Sherri Campbell Fenton said. “After too long of a break from our celebrated wine paired dinners, I am pleased to announce the return of the Arcturos Dining Series at the Inn at Black Star Farms,” Fenton said. Fall in the vineyard at Black Star Farms. Photo provided by Black Star Farms. Here is a sampling of the dinners planned for the next few months, with descriptions provided by Black Star Farms:

FLINT – Jeremy Williams of Lapeer and Mary Richmond of Frankenmuth were the boys and girls winners in the 5,000 meter porition of the Greater Flint Cross Country Championships at the Cummings Center in Mt. Williams clocked 15:27.20 to finish more than 20 seconds ahead of Davison’s Brady McArdle, who had a time of 15:47.98. Rounding out the boys top 10 behind Williams and McArdle were Flushing’s Blake Chipman, Linden’s Kyle Eberhard, Davison’s Kenny Minto, Linden’s River Meckstroth, Lapeer’s Michael Williams, Fenton’s Michael Crane and the Powers duo of Lucas Danic and Chase Dietrich. In the girls 5,000 meters, Richmond won with a time of 18:09.93 while twin sisters Lola and Sophia Thomas of Grand Blanc were second and third, respectively, with times of 18:45.06 and 19:08.76. Complete boys 5,000 meters results can be found here and complete girls 5,000 meters results can be found here.

The Cheese Lady, 121 1st St., in Fenton features 110 different cheeses from around the world, lunchables, charcuterie and cheese boards and charcuterie cones. Jean and Charlotte Ruffini, a mother and daughter duo, opened the business last October as co-owners. Cheese lovers and foodies alike will think they have been transported to heaven when they step foot into this cheese haven with numerous cheese options such as custom cheese and charcuterie boards, charcuterie on skewers and then stuffed inside a bamboo cone and adult gourmet lunchables. “I was working nights and I was really kind of over it,” Charlotte Ruffini explained. Read more:Michigan’s Best Local Eats: This eatery in Flint has every chicken wing flavor for your taste budsMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Flint coffee shop offers savory, sweet crepes and popular hibiscus sweet teaMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Flint vs. Detroit-style Coney dogs, this restaurant serves bothMichigan’s Best Local Eats: This new Mexican restaurant in Chesaning has the ' best’ authentic fajitasMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Cantonese Gourmet South feeds Flint with seafood and pepper steak mealsMichigan’s Best Local Eats: This ‘beast’ pizza in Fenton will feed you and all your friendsMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Gordo and Flaco food truck in Flint with authentic tacos sell out every dayLocal Eats: Houston’z Takeout and Catering has ‘Hue’ burgers for a huge appetiteLocal Eats: Scoop!

SVL leadersTEAM STATISTICSOffensive yardsLapeer 3,070, Grand Blanc 2,061, Davison 1,879, Carman-Ainsworth 1,711, Powers Catholic 974, Saginaw United 733. Defensive yards allowedDavison 1,170, Saginaw United 1,592, Grand Blanc 1,643, Lapeer 1,815, Powers Catholic 2,188, Carman-Ainsworth 2,224. Rushing yardsBrayden McKenna, Lapeer, 1,320; Jayden Coulter, Carman-Ainsworth, 606; Elijah Jackson-Anderson, Grand Blanc, 547; Jay’len Flowers, Davison, 352; A.J. ScoringBrayden McKenna, Lapeer, 138; Elijah Jackson-Anderson, Grand Blanc, 66; Dylan Hertzberg, Grand Blanc, 47; Jayden Coulter, Carman-Ainsworth, 42; A.J. Week 6 Flint-area highlightsVote for Flint-area Athlete of the Week

FLINT – The only thing we know about the Flint Metro League’s divisional football races is we don’t really know anything definite at this point. At least three teams have a chance to finish first in the both divisions with one game remaining before the Oct. 15 championship game. So it’s entirely possible that two teams could finish atop the division with identical Metro League records. Fenton has won first two Metro League championship games, beating Goodrich in 2019 and Brandon in 2020. The Tigers have won or shared nine of the last 10 Metro League titles.

FLINT – Volleyball player Jaya Forti of Imlay City has been voted the Flint-area Athlete of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal for the week of Sept 21-27. Forti received 10,046 of the 26,598 votes cast – that’s 17.8 percent – to finish ahead of Fenton soccer player Will Dickens, who got 17.02 percent of the vote. Lapeer soccer player Chase Fike got 3,367 votes to finish third, Fenton swimmer Gracie Olsen got 2,639 to finish fourth and Lapeer volleyball player Rachel Dunavant got 1,610 to finish fifth. Fike scored four goals in a 14-1 win over Saginaw United and he bagged three in a 9-0 win over Bay City Central. Olsen won two individual events and swam on two first-place relay teams to help Fenton finish second in the Genesee County Championship.

Southeast Michigan was hit by another round of heavy storms Wednesday evening and overnight. Here’s a look at some of the rainfall totals from around the area:

Election results for Fenton races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021.

A Flash Flood Watch is active this morning for all of Metro Detroit from the I-69 area near Fenton and Waterford to the Ohio Border until 10 a.m. This specific Flash Flood Watch is a warning shot to our area that 1-3″ of rain is possible in some spots this morning. That radar is filling in and our weather will be quite active this morning. Tune in to Local 4 News Today right now for the very latest on the flood and dangerous winds.

Here are rainfall totals for southeastern Michigan communities as of Monday morning.

Nine Michigan businesses have been fined for violating COVID-19 safety rules and putting workers at risk, state officials said. “The employer was also cited for an other-than-serious record keeping violation.”Reason for inspection: Employee complaintClick here to view the full citation document. Not training employees on the steps the employees must take to notify the business or operation of any symptoms of COVID-19 or a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 employees on COVID-19. Reason for inspection: COVID-19 Retail State Emphasis ProgramClick here to view the full citation document. River City Reproductions and GraphicsLocation: KentwoodFine amount: $2,100Violations:Lack of a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan.

DETROIT – A 22-year-old man was shot and killed during a home invasion in the 17600 block of Fenton in Detroit on Monday evening. According to police, the home invasion suspect was killed around 7 p.m. yesterday by a 36-year-old resident of the home after entering it without permission. Police reported that at some point during the incident the resident, a CPL holder, fired several shots at the suspect and killed him. At this point it is still uncertain whether the two knew each other. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Detroit Homicide Division at 313-596-2260.

Liquor licenses have been suspended at three Michigan establishments Wednesday for violating the state’s recent public health order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission issued emergency suspensions of liquor licenses at the following establishments:Jimmy’s Roadhouse in Newaygo, permit held by Cory’s Restaurant, Inc. The MDHHS also announced Tuesday citations issued to numerous establishments accused of not complying with the latest emergency order. On Wednesday, the state reported 4,273 new COVID-19 cases and 73 new deaths in Michigan since Tuesday. In total, Michigan has reported 324,779 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 8,761 deaths.

FENTON, Mich. – The Genesee County Health Department has identified a funeral home as a potential coronavirus exposure site. Officials said Friday that one confirmed case of COVID-19 has been linked to a visitation and funeral service at the Sharp Funeral Home in Fenton on October 30. Individuals who attended the visitation or funeral service are encouraged to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

FENTON, Mich. Going out to eat has changed a lot during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There is one restaurant in Fenton where theyre stepping up precautions to keep everyone safe. The Fireplace Restaurant has installed a system that scans for your temperature and sprays customers with disinfectant. READ: More local news reportsWatch the video above for the full report

Growing up, you likely used coloring books for fun but one local woman says they can be much more than just fun. It sounds simple, but a coloring workbook is helping to change lives. My passion in life has always been to use art to help people, said Kim Bonner, CEO of Make Lovely Things. I felt like lovely things kind of encompasses all of those ideas.The company makes and sells thoughtfully designed printed goods with a special mission to give a free courageous coloring workbook to every middle and high school-aged girl in foster care. For each workbook purchased, Bonner donates a book to a young girl in foster care.

Meridian Township Police say 20-year-old Sebastian Tyll of Fenton, Michigan, was driving a moped Friday morning when it collided with the truck, fatally injuring him. MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A Michigan State University student was killed when his moped collided with a pickup truck at an intersection near the school's campus. Meridian Township Police say 20-year-old Sebastian Tyll of Fenton, Michigan, was driving a moped Friday morning when it collided with the truck, fatally injuring him. Police tell the Lansing State Journal that Tyll was wearing a helmet. Alcohol isn't believed to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Thieves steal 7,000 pounds of apples off treesThe owners of an apple orchard in Fenton said thieves stripped the apples off 5 acres' worth of trees, stealing about 7,000 pounds of apples in total. Officials said a farm in Linden that is owned by Spicer Orchards in Fenton was targeted between Oct. 6 and Oct. 10. The owners check on their crops every four days, so they know the apples were stolen in that time frame, according to authorities. People living in a home on Detroit's west side were left with nothing after masked men stormed in Wednesday. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

FENTON, Mich. – The owners of an apple orchard in Fenton said thieves stripped the apples off 5 acres' worth of trees, stealing about 7,000 pounds of apples in total. Officials said a farm in Linden that is owned by Spicer Orchards in Fenton was targeted between Oct. 6 and Oct. 10. Matt Spicer, one of the owners of the business, said 7,000 apples translates to about $14,000 or $15,000. An apple farm in Linden, Michigan, owned by Spicer Orchards. The apple orchard doesn't have insurance because this has never happened before, Spicer said.

A Fenton man hopes winning a $585,204 Fantasy 5 jackpot is the start of a lucky streak. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn on Oct. 5 to win the big prize: 10-11-12-13-23. "I'd say I have some new lucky numbers. Players who match all five Fantasy 5 numbers drawn win a jackpot that starts at $100,000. Fantasy 5 drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. Tonight's Fantasy 5 jackpot is $100,000.