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Dollar General To Hold Job Fair Saturday In Flint

Rod Prahin — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:02 +0000

Dollar General wants to hire 10,000 new employees this month. Many right here in Genesee County. Details here.The discount retailer will host a job fair at the store on Fenton Road, in Flint, this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you’re unable to attend the career fair, you can still apply for available [...]

Local Baseball Club Broke Savings Stolen By 'Trusted Man' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:45:23 +0000

A local baseball team is in shock after they say money raised to buy equipment and uniforms has disappeared, along with the man in charge of it. Parents and coaches believe Quincy Nichols stole the money and skipped town. Friday night, league parents and coaches met at Grace Harvest Church in Burton to discuss the future.Between $22,000 and [...]

Privately Funded Food Stamp Program Now Available For Pet Food Assistance

Steph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:52:47 +0000

Tough economies sometimes force tough choices. Sometimes the question becomes “How do I feed my pets when I can barely afford to feed my family?” Help is now available for those furry members of your family! Sometimes when I do the grocery shopping, I look into my cart and think “Wow…that’s a lot of pet [...]

Taylor Swift Purchases $17-Million Beach Front Mansion With Single Cash Payment [PHOTOS]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:03:55 +0000

Yes I’m jealous. Take a look at what kind of home a 23-year-old multi-millionaire buys for herself. Taylor Swift has been seen in the last few weeks shopping for property in Rhode Island and it appears she has settled on a mansion officially listed at $20 million. But the pop singer is apparently a savvy [...]

Are We In For Higher Bread, Cereal and Flour Prices Soon?

Steph — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:25:40 +0000

Old man winter just doesn’t want to let go of the mid-west this spring. The snow, rain and freezing temps have been relentless, and those conditions don’t mean great things for the crops trying to grow in that region of the U.S. Wonder what that means we’ll pay more for in the grocery store soon! [...]

Boston Marathon Medals Up For Auction On EBay – Would You Buy One?

Steph — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:25:09 +0000

Stories of looting soon after the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon were bad enough. Now this…. It wasn’t long after the bombings that the looting began. Many people, some dressed in running gear and some dressed in street clothes were seen rifling through merchandise booths that lined the marathon route. Video [...]

Michigan Has Discovered Over 3,500 Lottery Winners Who Also Collect Welfare

Steph — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:47:00 +0000

The headline wasn’t specific to Michigan, but I was curious as to what state would let lottery winners also collect welfare benefits so I read the story. You guessed it…that state is our very own Michigan. Michigan’s Department of Human Resources announced on Monday that it had discovered 3,544 lottery winners who were receiving public [...]

Heads Up! Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills Circulating In Fenton And Linden

Rod Prahin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:39 +0000

If you’re carrying some five dollar bills you may want to check the serial numbers against the fake five dollar bill numbers. You can get those here. Fenton and Linden police say counterfeit $5 bills are making their way through the area. Any businesses or people who think they may have received money should call [...]

Benefit For Flint GM Employee With Cancer

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:59:09 +0000

Randy Moore, a long-time employee at Flint GM Truck and Bus, was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. I am teaming up once again with the Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club to help out with the overwhelming medical costs. We are hosting at benefit at The Jewel of Grand Blanc, at 5270 Perry Road on April [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Asking Only $42 Million For New York City Duplex

Steph — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:00:40 +0000

Are you looking for a new place to call home? Do you have $42 million to spare? Think about it! You could live like a rock star. Jon Bon Jovi to be exact! Mr. Rockstar, Jon Bon Jovi has put his 7,452 square foot New York City duplex on the market. Set in the Soho [...]

Mid-Michigan Welfare Applicants Will Be Drug Tested Under Proposed Bill [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:25:20 +0000

I thought the state already did this? Another idea to drastically change the state’s welfare system is making its way through the legislature in Lansing. It’s an idea that has civil liberties advocates fired up. However, taxpayers like the idea behind House bill 4118. It would require welfare recipients to pass a drug test before receiving [...]

Can This Guy Really Sell Real Estate On The Moon? [Video]

Steph — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:39:23 +0000

Are you tired of listening to the neighborhood kids scream or that one stupid dog that barks incessantly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Are you looking for something other than the typical ranch style house in a subdivision? Let me introduce you to a very interesting realtor! Is Dennis Hope the [...]

Some Michigan Meijer Stores Eliminating Double Coupons [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:38:59 +0000

Ouch! This could cut into the grocery bill a bit. How does this affect shoppers here in the Flint area? The Meijer Corp. explains.A Meijer representative said eliminating “double coupons” will allow the company to lower prices, which will help all consumers. They also want to focus on their internet “mperks” program, including digital coupons [...]

Woman Pulls Gun at Wal-Mart When Cashier Won't Accept Her Coupon

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:47:32 +0000

On Friday afternoon, 61-year-old Mary Frances Alday was at a Walmart in Crawfordville, Florida. As she was checking out, she tried to use a coupon for $1 off. We're not sure what she was buying. Mary had printed the coupon off a website, and the assistant manager told her it's their policy not to take those coupons. So Mary reacted just about how you'd expect.

Panhandler Says He Makes $100,000 A Year By Scamming The Public [Video]

Steph — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:34:18 +0000

You see them on a sidewalk or standing by a busy intersection. People who have fallen on hard times looking for a meal or some money to feed their children or to save their home from foreclosure etc, etc. As you dig around in your purse or pocket for some change you can't help but wonder what the money is really for. Drugs maybe, or some booze you think. If you had doubts about panhandlers before, hang on. If you take people at their word, get ready to lose a bit of your innocence. This panhandler probably has a nicer lifestyle than you and me put together!

You Asked – How You Can Donate Your Old Cell Phone To Soldiers

Steph — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:29:30 +0000

Recently, Rod and I talked about the fact that lots of us hang on to our old cell phones as we upgrade to the latest and greatest. In a recent study it was determined that consumers are sitting on roughly $34 million in old phones. You could sell your used phone, or, as a very smart listener was quick to point out, you could donate that phone to a soldier. We did some research and there are lots of ways to get it done.

1980′s Iconic 'Pardon Me' Grey Poupon Ads Coming Back To Television [Video]

Steph — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:15:27 +0000

Even if you have never seen the actual commercial you still know the classic line. “Excuse me. Do you have any Grey Poupon?” This iconic bit of advertising is set to make a comeback! This 1981 advertisement was made by Crispin, Porter and Bogusky, the ad agency that also handles other high profile clients [...]

New From Pizza Hut – 'Pizza Sliders' Try Them For Free Tomorrow

Steph — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:00:58 +0000

Pizza Hut, hoping to cash in on the growing popularity of burger sliders here in the United States, is rolling out a new menu item today. If you are willing to wait a day, you can try one for free! If you eat at Pizza Hut today you will notice a new menu item. The [...]

Detroit Woman Retires After 44 Years – One Employer, No Sick Days! [VIDEO]

Steph — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:03:51 +0000

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor hail shall keep the postmen from his appointed rounds. It’s the United States Post Office pledge, and it’s also something Deborah Ford, 64, of Detroit takes to heart. She retired on Wednesday, but that’s just part of the story. Deborah Ford retired last Wednesday, ending a 44 year [...]

Price Of A Postage Stamp Going Up Sunday

Steph — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:35 +0000

Like a lot of other facets of our federal government, the United States Post Office is struggling financially. Guess who picks up the tab? You got it! We do. Prices are going up at the post office, starting this Sunday. A first class postage stamp will cost 46 cents starting this Sunday, January 27. Postcard [...]