Mayor Haskins hosts community Easter egg hunt amid mixed parent feedback Mayor Haskins invites families to an Easter celebration despite parent concerns over crowding.

Mayor Haskins is rallying families for a fun-filled day of community events, but will changes be made after mixed feedback from the recent Easter egg hunt?

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DDA and Beautify Burton advance flower project with 20 business commitments DDA and Beautify Burton secure 20 commitments for community flower project.

Burton's Downtown Development Authority is blooming with excitement after securing commitments from 20 businesses for a vibrant flower project, but there are still 5 spots left for those eager to make a difference!

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Flint Genesee Group outlines Forward Together vision for top 5 community status by 2040 Flint Genesee Group aims to make Genesee County a top 5 community by 2040.

Genesee County is on a mission to become one of Michigan's top five communities by 2040, but major challenges in education and migration could jeopardize this ambitious goal.

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Local leaders propose collaborative celebration for 250th anniversary before Memorial Day Officials discuss potential joint efforts for anniversary celebration with Genesee County's municipalities.

Burton's city council is grappling with how to celebrate its 250th anniversary amidst staffing challenges and summer holiday crowds—could collaboration be the key to a successful event?

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Burton officials address blight concerns and billboard regulations in community meeting City officials discuss blight issues and billboard regulations affecting Burton's image.

Burton officials are tackling blight and billboard regulations that threaten the community's image—will their plans bring the change residents crave?

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Community raises concerns over marijuana shops near schools in Burton Residents voice concerns about marijuana shop density impacting children and school bus routes.

Burton residents are sounding the alarm about the overwhelming number of marijuana dispensaries popping up near schools and bus stops, sparking a heated debate on community values and zoning policies.

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Burton resident Brian Cook seeks delay in house demolition hearing Cook requests additional time to repair his home before the demolition hearing.

Residents of Burton are demanding transparency as a heated debate over a controversial DNR grant unfolds, while one man fights to save his home from demolition.

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