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FENTON, MI - Crust, a baking company in Fenton, offers a variety of items on its menu. Beignet Day first started in May 2014 and since then Crust has learned they are a favorite of many. 'Beignet Day' will be held on the last Sunday of each month at Crust, starting this Sunday, Jan. 29, from 9-11 a.m. Crust is located at 104 W Caroline St. in Fenton. Crust offers their baked goods in entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner and are also located inside the Flint and Davison Farmers Markets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. First and foremost, people are encouraged to swing through for Beignet Day.

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FLINT – Sam Dillard of Fenton’s boys basketball team has been voted Flint-area Athlete of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal. Dillard received 11,918 of the 31,979 votes cast – that’s 37.3 percent – to finish ahead of Montrose basketball Nadiyah Walsh, who received 6,977 votes.

FENTON, MI - Facebook posts from various Fenton residents have been wondering what’s being built next to the Halo Burger on Leroy Street. The answer is a brand new Diamond Optical headquarters, owned by Dr. Joseph M. Leppek. It will be right down the road from its current office, 1425 N Leroy St.

FENTON, MI - A new Texas Roadhouse restaurant is opening in Fenton on Silver Parkway. The 8,039 square foot building had a site plan review approved on Sept. 22 at the address 18555 Silver Parkway, with construction starting last week. Jason Payne, building official administrator for the city of Fenton, told MLive-The Flint Journal it will take approximately four months to construct the new restaurant. An opening date has not been determined. Texas Roadhouse is an American steakhouse chain that specializes in steaks in a Texan and Southwestern cuisine style.

FLINT – Goodrich remained unbeaten in four games this season with a 67-31 victory over Fenton Wednesday. Riley Place led the Martians with 15 of her 19 points in the first half. She also had five steals.

The Tavern Kitchen & Bar, located at 3600 Owen Road in Fenton, has announced its grand opening will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14. This will be the second restaurant location for owner Lindon Palushaj, along with the 15th Street Tavern in Clarkston. Related: The Tavern Kitchen & Bar coming to Fenton next month“A lot of our customer base in Clarkston was coming from Grand Blanc, Fenton and Holly,” Palushaj, 35, said. The Tavern will also offer brunch on the weekends, Taco Tuesday and live entertainment throughout the week. Follow the Tavern Kitchen & Bar on Facebook.

FLUSHING, MI – Fenton boys basketball coach Chad Logan isn’t sure what to expect from his team this season. The Tigers have just three seniors on their roster and they’re inexperienced when it comes to playing in high school games.

FLINT – The Flint area was well represented on The Associated Press Division 3-4 All-State team selected by a panel of sports writers around the state. Bryce Eliuk of Linden was voted onto the first team while Jace Simerson of Goodrich, Drew Hickmott of Ortonville Brandon, Adam Barcome of Fenton and Goodrich coach Tom Alward were all named to the second team.

Goodrich junior Caeden Rossell (7) leaps over junior forward William Dickens (21) in a 2-1 loss to Fenton in a district semifinal game on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at Brandon High School in Ortonville. (Isaac Ritchey | MLive.com)Isaac Ritchey | MLive.com

FENTON, MI - Fenton Winery & Brewery is still adding new cool features after 15 years in business. Dream Machine represents both the artistic and scientific approach used to create spirits and deliver experiences, according to Ginny Sherrow. “The Dream Machine Distillery” took two years to building and has a special meaning behind it. Fenton Winery & Brewery have opened a new "Dream Machine Distillery" for customers to enjoy, located at 1370 N Long Lake Rd. Fenton Winery & Brewery has a large banquet venue where it hosts about 100 weddings a year, holds up to 280 people, and it also takes part in an adoptive pet fundraiser every year.

FENTON, MI -- You can either “JingleJog” a 5K race or warm up with hot cider and hand warmers at this year’s Jinglefest in Fenton. The holiday event, which begins at 10 a.m. and goes until around 8 p.m., will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 in downtown Fenton. Some of the event’s biggest attractions include photos with Santa, a holiday lighted parade, Christmas tree lighting and fireworks. Hot Chocolate from Fenton Project Graduation and Girl Scout Troop 77205Bake Sale from Linden Fenton Moms ClubChili, Hotdogs and other refreshments from Boy Scout Troop 212Live ReindeerLive Nativity photo opportunity at First Presbyterian ChurchBeginning at 4 p.m. Hot Cider, Hand Warmers and Parade Starter Kits at Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life CenterBeginning at 6 p.m.Holiday Lighted ParadeChristmas Tree Lighting following the paradeFireworksCookies, Music and Pictures with Santa in the Fenton Community & Cultural Center after fireworksRead more on MLive:

FENTON, MI - The anticipation is finally over. Foodies around Fenton are gearing up for the opening of The Tavern Kitchen & Bar, located at 3600 Owen Road.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Ten of the county’s most dangerous intersections accounted for nearly 300 traffic crashes in 2021 and five of those problem spots have made the top-10 list for the second straight year. The intersection of Lapeer and South State Road in Davison Township produced the most injuries tied to crashes with 17. In Flint Township, the crossing of Corunna and South Linden roads also made the list of top accident intersections for the second straight year with 30 crashes, resulting in six injuries. Flint Township Supervisor Karyn Miller called the pattern of accidents at Corunna and South Linden “disturbing” in a message to MLive-The Flint Journal. MAL’s 10 most dangerous intersections in the county for 2021 are:Hill and Fenton roads, Grand Blanc Township -- 40 crashes, one injuryLapeer and South Dort Highway, Flint -- 37 crashes, 16 injuriesLinden and West Pierson roads, Mt.

FLINT – Tess Heavner of Fenton set a pair of meet records in the Metro League swimming and diving championships while leading the Tigers to the team championship. She set records in the 200 freestyle (1:55.84) and 100 breaststroke (1:04.94) while also swimming on the 200 medley relay team that set another meet record.

Michael Bush and Linden upset Fenton in the second round of the high school football playoffs.

Crumbl Cookies celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Nov. 4 at its Silver Pointe Shopping Center location, 17075 Silver Parkway. The menu is on a rotating basis, and features fresh cookies packaged in sweet-looking pink boxes. Dr. Bobby Grossi and his wife, Sabrina, wanted to bring the Utah-based chain store to its first location in Genesee County. And the reality of it is, who doesn’t love cookies?”Crumbl Cookies has two flavors: melted chocolate chip and sugar. “Any turnout is a great turnout,” Grossi said.

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FLINT – Four Flint-area soccer teams are still alive in the state tournament entering this week’s regional round. Fenton and Goodrich are in the Division 2 field while Powers Catholic and Imlay City are still alive in Division 3.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Voters in the new 22nd Michigan Senate District have four candidates to choose from in the general election on Nov. 8. District 22 was redrawn after the 2020 census and includes southern Genesee County, including the Fenton and Linden areas, as well as Livingston County.

FENTON, MI - The Fenton community will have to wait a while for El Topo and The Relief & Resource Co. to reopen. After a fire tore through the businesses on June 28, a go-to spot for residents quickly became unrecognizable.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI - Children around Genesee County are all gearing up for an exciting night of trick-or-treating this Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31. Here are the trick-or-treat times listed for communities in Genesee County:Flint: 4:30-7 p.m.Flint Township: 4:30-7 p.m.Burton: 5-7:30 p.m.Fenton: 6-9 p.m.Fenton Township: 6-9 p.m.Davison: 6-8 p.m.Davison Township: 6-8 p.m.Swartz Creek: 6-8 p.m.Grand Blanc: 6-8 p.m.Grand Blanc Township: 6-8 p.m.Flushing: 5-8 p.m. or until darkFlushing Township: 5-8 p.m.Clio: 5-8 p.m.Linden: 5:30-7:30 p.m.Mt. Morris: 6-8 p.m.Mt. Morris Township: 5:30-8 p.m.Vienna Township: 5-8 p.m.Richfield Township: 6-8 p.m.Genesee Township: 5:30-8 p.m.Clayton Township: 5-8 p.m.Atlas Township: 6-7:30 p.m.Forest Township: 6-7:30 p.m.Gaines Village: 6-8 p.m.Lennon Village: 6-7:30 p.m.Read more at The Flint Journal:Flint authors detail spooky ghost stories, true crime and more in new book5 haunted houses to visit in mid-Michigan during the Halloween seasonSalvation Army of Genesee County hiring bell ringers for 2022 Christmas seasonGenesee County Animal Control to host free vaccine clinic, volunteer orientation

FENTON, MI -- A Meet the Candidate Forum that will feature school board candidates in the Fenton Area Public Schools district is taking place tonight. The free community forum will go from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Truran Hall in the Fenton United Methodist Church at 119 S Leroy St. There are six candidates vying for three open seats on the Fenton Board of Education at the Nov. 8 election. Here is a full list of candidates. (I) denotes incumbent:Ashley PrewKeith Reynolds (I)Mike PearceNicolas Lecea (I)Renee JuhlRachelle EdmundsHere is a full list of school board candidates running in Genesee County.

D&W’s Street Eatery, a Fenton-based food truck, advertises as a Latin American restaurant and has everything people look for, including a vegan option. Hence, the name of her food truck. Mixing her love for food and cars -- owning a food truck made too much sense. D&W’s offers smoked BBQ pulled pork, apple smoked chicken and cilantro garlic beef. On Saturday, Oct. 15, D&W’s will compete at the Howell Food Truck Rally at Howell Summit Gardens, 219 N. Walnut St., in Howell.

There’s the Player of the Week winner, Saginaw Valley League South statistics and the schedule. Player of the WeekAustin Williams of Flushing has been voted the Player of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal. SVL South statisticsTeamOffense – Saginaw Heritage 3,424, Davison 3,103, Lapeer 2,989, Carman-Ainsworth 2,438, Grand Blanc 2,414, Saginaw United 1,138. Defense – Davison 1,710, Lapeer 2,001, Saginaw United 2,306, Carman-Ainsworth 2,466, Grand Blanc 2,496, Saginaw Heritage 2,673. Scoring – Braylon Isom, Saginaw Heritage 86 points; Zak Olejniczak, Lapeer 80; Jay’Len Flowers, Davison 78; T. Robertson, Saginaw Heritage 60; Tae Boyd, Grand Blanc 54.

Division 1At ClarkstonWednesday, Oct. 12 – Davison vs. Swartz Creek, 7 p.m. at Davison; Oxford at Grand Blanc, 7 p.m. at Oxford; Flushing vs. Lapeer, 7 p.m. at Seymour ElementaryMonday, Oct. 17 – Clarkston vs. Davison-Swartz Creek winner, 5:30 p.m.; Oxford-Grand Blanc winner vs. Flushing-Lapeer winner, 7 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 19 – Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 2At FentonWednesday, Oct. 12 – South Lyon vs. Lake Fenton, 5:30 p.m.; Holly vs. Linden, 6 p.m. at Holly. Thursday, Oct. 13 – Fowlerville vs. Walled Lake Western, 7 p.m. at Fowlerville. Monday, Oct. 17 – Fenton vs. Fowlerville-Walled Lake Western winner, 4:30 p.m.; South Lyon-Lake Fenton winner vs. Holly-Linden winner, 6:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 20 – Championship game, 6:30 p.m.At GoodrichWednesday, Oct. 12 – Clio vs. Owosso, 6 p.m. at Clio; Ortonville Brandon vs. Kearsley, 6 p.m. at Brandon; Carman-Ainsworth vs. North Branch, 4:30 p.m. at Carman-AinsworthMonday, Oct. 17 – Ortonville Brandon-Kearsley winner vs. Carman-Ainsworth/North Branch winner, 4:30 p.m.; Goodrich vs. Clio-Owosso winner, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 19 – Championship game, 6:30 p.m.Division 3At Pontiac Notre DameWednesday, Oct. 12 – Almont vs. Yale, 4:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 13 – Richmond vs. Macomb Lutheran North, 5:30 p.m. at Richmond; Armada vs. Pontiac Notre Dame, 7 p.m.At FrankenmuthWednesday, Oct. 12 – LakeVille vs. Caro, 5 p.m. at LakeVilleMonday, Oct. 17 – Frankenmuth vs. Croswell-Lexington, 4 p.m.; Unionville Sebewaing vs. LakeVille-Caro winner, 4:30 p.m. at Unionville SebewaingWednesday, Oct. 19 – Championship game, 4 p.m.At Atwood StadiumWednesday, Oct. 12 – Durand vs. Birch Run, 5 p.m. at Marshall Greene Middle School; Corunna vs. Chesaning, 6 p.m.Monday, Oct. 17 – Saginaw Swan Valley vs. Durand-Birch Run winner, 4:30 p.m.; Powers Catholic vs. Corunna-Chesaning winner, 6 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 19 – Championship game, 6 p.m.Division 4At Genesee ChristianThursday, Oct. 13 – Byron vs. Brighton Charyl Stockton, 5:30 p.m. at ByronFriday, Oct. 14 – Oakland Christian vs. Novi Christian, 4:30 p.m.;Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Clarkston Everest Collegiate vs. Oakland Christian-Novi Christian, 7 p.m. at Clarkston Everest; Genesee Christian vs. Byron-Cheryl Stockwell winner, 4:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 20 – Championship game, 4:30 p.m.MOREVote for Flint-area football Player of the WeekFlint-area football Power Rankings for Week 8Vote for Flint-area Athlete of the Week

FLINT – We’ve got 13 candidates for your consideration as Flint-area football Player of the Week. Will Damaska, North BranchDamaska completed 8 of 15 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-28 loss to Almont. Braylen Himmelein, DavisonHimmelein completed 10 of 15 passes for 178 yards and five touchdowns in a 51-6 win over Carman-Ainsworth. Keagan Larion, Swartz CreekLarion rushed 22 times for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-34 victory over Flushing. Connor Owens, Powers CatholicOwens rushed 18 times for 188 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-7 victory over Alpena.

Fenton's Ja'Hion Bond fails to catch a pass in the end zone during a game against Linden Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Linden High School.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – A 39-year-old Davison man is lodged in the Genesee County Jail after allegedly stealing a golf cart and driving it to a nearby road before breaking into the house, authorities said. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 5, that Aaron Matthew Braham was arrested after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Margaret Drive on Saturday, Oct. 1. Swanson said Braham approached four people golfing at the Fenton Farms Golf Course off Torrey Road. in Fenton, and told them he was going to take their golf cart. He was able to enter one home through a sunroom, Swanson said, before being arrested by Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies.

FLINT – With three weeks remaining in the high school football season, 19 Flint-area teams are holding down playoff spots. Here’s a look at which Flint-area teams would be playoff bound if the season ended today. Three area teams are holding down playoff spots in Division 1. In Division 4, four teams are holding down playoff spots. MORE:Michigan’s high school football playoff pictureVote for Flint-area Player of the Week 6Flint-area teams in this week’s AP rankings

FLINT – Fenton swimmer Tess Heavner has been voted Flint-area Athlete of the Week for Sept. 19-24. Heavner received 22,716 of the 49,666 votes cast – that’s 45.7 percent – to finish ahead of Grand Blanc swimmer Allyson Quitos, who received 11,276 votes. Lapeer soccer player Carter Dundas finished third with 4,975 votes, Karlie Schlaud of North Branch’s cross country team was fourth with 4,348 and Connor Martin of Lapeer’s cross country team was fifth with 3,760. Schlaud won girls portion of The Country Press Invitational with a time of 20:25.81. Martin won the boys race in The County Press Invitational with a time of 16:30.

FENTON, MI - Expect major changes coming to the Dauner Haus Apartments of Fenton. Dauner Haus is receiving $28 million in loans to preserve and upgrade 192 affordable housing units for seniors and families. “The Dauner Haus in Fenton is an existing development, so it’s just coming in to refine and reset the project,” said John Hundt, Housing Development Manager for MSHDA. He added that the complex did not need any gap financing -- just permanent debt and low income housing tax credit. The application was submitted by Continental Management, the company that owns Dauner Haus, last April.

FENTON, MI -- A free service weekend trolley that will serve the Fenton community has begun operation. The Fenton Trolley, provided by the Mass Transportation Authority, will take residents all the way from North Leroy Street to downtown to Silver Parkway. The trolley service has stops along the way at shopping centers and restaurants throughout Fenton, according to a news release from the city. Currently, the trolley service will remain free of charge for a trial period through Dec. 4, according to the city. Stops, service hours, days of operation and price will be evaluated as the trolley service continues, Paul Mattern, manager of planning and scheduling for the Mass Transportation Authority, said in the release.

SWARTZ CREEK, MI – None of the current Swartz Creek football players can recall their school’s last football victory over perennial Metro League power Fenton prior to this season. Swartz Creek snapped a 14-game losing streak to Fenton dating back to 2008 with a come-from-behind 26-23 victory Friday. Swartz Creek only attempted one pass in the first three quarters until the Dragons had no choice but to throw in the fourth trailing 23-20. “You just have to know your role and make it count when you do get to pass.”But Fenton wasn’t done. Fenton has won or shared nine of the last 11 Metro League titles and last in last year’s championship game.

FENTON, MI -- Boxing fans, Fenton residents and Wentworth Real Estate Group clients all came out to Uncle Ray’s Dairyland Tuesday afternoon to eat free ice cream and meet local boxing celebrity brothers Joey and Mickel Spencer from Linden. Joey Spencer began professionally boxing in 2018 and currently holds a record of 16-0. John Wentworth has been sponsoring Joey Spencer since the beginning of his career and started sponsoring Mickel Spencer when he began his career last year. But when you come home, it’s like it’s home and these are our people.”The Wentworth Group hosts several activities like the ice cream social. “It brings back an old feeling that we used to have when we used to fight people.”“Yeah, it’s super special,” Joey Spencer added.

FLINT – We’ve got nine players on the Flint-area Athlete of the Week poll for Aug. 29-Sept. 3. Fenton hosted Country Day for the Regional Division 2 soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at Fenton High School in Fenton. Lola Thomas of Grand Blanc was second in the Saline Early Bird Invitational. (Photo by Erin Thomas, used with permission)Lola Thomas, Grand BlancThomas was second in the Saline Early Bird Invitational with a time of 19:33.68. MORE:Vote for Flint-area football Player of the Week 2Michigan high school boys soccer rankingsMichigan high school football coaches rankingsMichigan high school volleyball rankings

Four people were taken into police custody after Michigan State Police ended a chase with a PIT maneuver.

FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton will soon be receiving ambulance services from a new agency. City officials cited a nationwide crisis for emergency medical services for STAT EMS ending its relationship with Fenton. Fenton joins several other municipalities across Genesee County that have contracted EMS services with Medstar. In March, 11 communities entered into service agreements with Medstar, including Atlas Township, Davison, Davison Township, Fenton Township, Forest Township, Richfield Township, Mundy Township, Gaines Township, and the villages of Gaines, Goodrich, and Otisville. Those communities joined more than 70 others across the state in contracting for EMS services.

FLINT – These are the 2022 high school football schedules for Flint-area teams, according to MHSAA.com. Not all teams have full schedules yet. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake MayMid-Michigan Activities ConferenceByronAug. 25 – Saginaw Michigan LutheranSept. 1 – Ovid-ElsieSept. 9 – at MontroseSept. 16 – at DurandSept. 23 – New LothropSept. 30 – Mt. MorrisOct. 7 – at Whitmore LakeOct. 14 – at ChesaningOct. 21 – Carson City-CrystalDurandAug. 25 – at LaingsburgSept. 1 – MontroseSept. 9 – at Ovid-ElsieSept. 16 – ByronSept. 23 – at Mt. MorrisSept. 23 – at ByronSept. 30 – at MontroseOct. 7 – Ovid-ElsieOct. 14 – DurandOct. 21 – Lake FentonPowers Catholic's football team will be playing as an independent this season after leaving the Saginaw Valley League.

By now you’ve probably seen our article with details about Monday night’s tornado that touched down near Lake Fenton and traveled seven-and-a-half miles before lifting in extreme northwest Oakland County.

A tornado touched down in the Fenton area overnight and left a trail of damage as it traveled to Holly Township.

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado was on the ground for about nine minutes in the Fenton area overnight.

FENTON, MI -- The annual Lake Fenton fireworks show always draws a crowd on Fourth of July weekend. This year’s show was held on Saturday, July 2 on the water in front of the Fenton Township Hall. The event was organized by the Lake Fenton Property Owner’s Association. The show is one of many around Genesee County for the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s a full list of shows in the mid-Michigan area:Fenton Annual Freedom Festival at Silver Lake Park, 16000 Jennings Road, Monday, July 4, at duskLake Ponemah Fireworks: Sunday, July 3, at duskOtter Lake Fireworks at Otter Lake Village Campground and Park, 5900 Genesee Ave., Sunday, July 3, at duskLapeer 4th of July Fireworks at Rolland-Warner Middle School, 3145 W. Genesee St., Friday, July 8, at duskHolly Fireworks Display at Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, 860 Thomas St., Monday, July 4, at duskSt. Clair Fireworks at Palmer Park, 200 N. Riverside Ave., Monday, July 4, at duskFireworks at NTC Church in Burton, 3484 S. Belsay Rd, Sunday, July 3, at duskOrtonville Food and Fireworks at Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Sunday, July 3, at duskRead more at The Flint Journal:Here’s all the 4th of July fireworks displays taking place around Genesee CountyKyle Kuzma, Winnie Harlow tour Genesee County Sheriff’s Office programs in Flint visit‘Best friends’ Kyle Kuzma, Monte Morris dreamed about playing on same NBA team$750K in funding toward community health efforts secured, Kildee announcesMDHHS mobile food pantries in Flint scheduled through JulyFour Flint schools earn Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase honorsNinth year of Movies Under the Stars in Flint begins this weekBallot gets late approval by Genesee County Election Commission upon state recommendationJack White expands tour to include Flint show in AugustNew basketball courts at Windiate Park in Flint unveiled by FlintNOW Foundation

FENTON, MI – A pair of businesses sustained heavy damage Tuesday afternoon from a fire near downtown Fenton. Fenton firefighters were dispatched to the area of South Adelaide and Mill streets around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, following reports of a dumpster on fire, according to Fenton Fire Chief Robert Carinduff. The flames spread to a tree, which allowed a barn used for storage for another nearby business to catch fire. El Topo restaurant as well as The Relief & Resource Co., a speakeasy located in the back of the restaurant, were severely damaged by the fire, the chief said. “As some of you may know, this afternoon the building for El Topo and The Relief & Resource Co. suffered a fire.

A popular Mexican restaurant was badly damaged Tuesday in a Fenton fire, officials said.

FENTON, MI – Monday through Friday, Elizabeth Sergent drives her daughter from Fenton to Ann Arbor for cancer treatments. “I wasn’t going to not let my daughter go without treatment.”As gas prices soar, the $5 a gallon carries a heavier cost for Michigan families who travel for medical care. Let alone worry about the rest of their life and how this is going to affect them,” Elizabeth Sergent said. But as Keegan’s cancer treatments started to intensify, gas prices also climbed. But Carpenter says skyrocketing gas prices means they’ll need to step up their support.

FLINT – Fenton had plenty of opportunities in its Division 1 quarterfinal softball game with Hudsonville Tuesday at Northwood University. Fenton left 10 runners on base and that hurt in a 4-2 loss that sent Hudsonville to the state semifinals at 12:30 p.m. Thursday against Macomb Dakota at Michigan State. Hudsonville scored once in the first inning and twice in the second to take a 3-0 lead that Fenton couldn’t overcome. Fenton scored once in the third and once in the seventh before bowing out of the tournament with a 26-15 record. MORE:Fenton upsets Grand Blanc in D1 regionalHudsonville returns to D1 softball semifinalsVote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

Hudsonville is now one win away from competing for the championship trophy after defeating Fenton 4-2 on Tuesday, June 14 at Northwood University in Midland in a Division 1 state quarterfinal game. RELATED: Hudsonville softball returns to Division 1 state semifinal for first time in a decadeThe Eagles won the title three times — 2009, 2010 and 2012. We hadn’t won a regional since 2014,” said Tom Vruggink, head coach of Hudsonville’s varsity softball team for 41 years. The Division 1 state championship game is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at MSU. Check out the photos in the gallery above or click here to see photos from the Hudsonville-Fenton game to purchase prints.

FLINT – Playing a rugged regular-season schedule is paying off for Fenton’s softball team. The Tigers lost 14 games in the regular season but today they’re headed to the Division 1 state quarterfinals after winning four straight tournament games. Against sixth-ranked Grand Blanc, she allowed six hits, one walk and struck out seven. Losing pitcher Sydney Long, the Saginaw Valley League Most Valuable Player, allowed four hits and struck out seven. Fenton (26-14) is the lone remaining Flint-area team in the state tournament.

FENTON, MI – A Michigan home healthcare provider is liable to pay more than $93,000 in back overtime pay and damages to 23 workers after failing to update its pay practices when a law changed, a federal judge ruled. Independent Home Care of Michigan LLC and its owners Mary Clark and Kathryn Flick owe $93,331 to companion workers, including $46,665 in back wages, after failing to pay overtime from Jan. 23, 2018, through June 1, 2019. The Fenton-based company was in violation of the Home Health Care Final Rule of 2013 that requires staffing agencies to pay overtime to companion services workers after 40 hours. However, the court found the company failed to take active steps to comply with the law and ordered damages to be paid. Independent Home Care of Michigan provides companionship services to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

FLINT – Champion Linden put eight players on the All-Flint Metro League Stripes Division softball team, including four on the first team. The Eagles won the league championship with a 17-3 record, one game ahead of runner-up Holly. Gordon Jamison of Linden was voted Coach of the Year. Here is the team selected by league coaches. MORE:2022 All-Metro League Stars Division softball team2022 All-Metro League Stripes Division baseball team2022 All-Metro League Stars Division baseball teamVote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

FLINT – Champion Flushing put eight players on the 2022 All-Flint Metro League Stripes Division baseball team. The Raiders won the Stripes Division championship with a 14-1 record, two games ahead of Fenton. Stephen Burdis of Flushing was voted Coach of the Year. Here is the All-Stripes Division team as voted by the league coaches. MORE:2022 All-Metro League Stars Division baseball teamVote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekEvents being live streamed by NFHS Network

FENTON, MI – Nothing could slow down South Lyon East’s soccer team Tuesday. “I knew we were going to have a good team this year,” said South Lyon East coach Phil Stoyanovich. It didn’t help Linden that South Lyon East scored twice in the first 14 minutes to take a quick 2-0 lead. Goodrich falls in D2Goodrich was trying to earn a spot opposite Linden in the Division 2 regional championship game at Fenton. Goodrich was ousted 5-1 by Haslett, which is 16-1-1 and will play South Lyon East Thursday at Fenton.

FLINT – Seven Flint-area softball teams will be pursuing regional championships this week and spots in the state quarterfinals next week. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Northwood University vs. winner of Jenison regional. At Essexville-GarberJune 11 – Essexville-Garber vs. Linden, 10 a.m.; Saginaw Swan Valley vs. Frankenmuth, noon; championship game, 2 p.m. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Kalamazoo College vs. winner of Wayland regionalDivision 3At Mt. Winner advances to quarterfinal at SVSU vs. winner of Mt.

FLINT – Three Flint-area soccer teams will be playing in regional games this week for a spot in next week’s semifinals. They include Linden and Goodrich, who could meet in the regional championship round wit victories in the semifinals. Here’s a look at the three area teams and who they play. Division 2At FentonJune 7 – South Lyon East vs. Linden, 5 p.m.; Haslett vs. Goodrich, 7 p.m.June 9 – Championship game, 6 p.m.Division 3At WilliamstonJune 8 – Essexville-Garber vs. Williamston, 5 p.m.; Almont vs. Powers Catholic, 7 p.m.June 11 – Championship game, 6 p.m.MORE:Vote for Flint-area Athlete of the WeekEvents being live streamed on NFHS Network

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.

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.

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.

Track live election results for Fenton in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

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.

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.