Vernon News

Music festival is the biggest in Christian rock/metal/hardcore Nothing goes together better than long summer days and rock music, and when it comes to Christian music festivals, Cornerstone is at the top of ...

Argus-Press Photo by Anthony Cepak: Volunteers Linda Reitzel and James Chapman finish shelf installation at the new Vernon District Library.

“It's the basic speed law, that is, the speed at which you can drive safely.”

A Flint police officer and two others were recovering Friday afternoon following a chain reaction traffic accident Friday morning. via ABC12.com

“If it wasn't for those guys we'd be in trouble”

Argus-Press Photo by Liz Shepard A house at 5477 Colby Road in Shiawassee Township was destroyed by fire Thursday night. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

“As a congregation we are committed to provide Christ-like care to the members of the community”

With the coming of January, St. Paul's United Methodist Church hit the milestone of turning 150. via C & G Newspapers

“When we open we'll have spent about $340,000 and we need $12,000 to get to that point”

Winter pounding expected to continue Somer Bareman digs her way through packed snow Tuesday after plows covered on her car parked in Holland. via The Flint Journal

A Swartz Creek man died in an auto accident early Saturday after his vehicle plunged in a swampy area off Byron Road near Miller Road in Vernon Township, according to the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Department. via News Now - The Flint Journal - MLive.com

“It's going to get worse before it gets better”

Argus-Press Photo Anthony Cepak Volunteer Barbara Williamson of Durand prepares a basket of food for a family at the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in the United Methodist Church in Vernon. via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

Drs. Daniel and Lynne Sowers Chiropractic Center, 901 S. Cedar St. Ste. 100 in Mason, will be hosting their fourth annual Food Drive for the Hungry the week of Nov. via Lansing State Journal

“When permit requirements are violated, the DEQ is obligated to take appropriate actions to ensure water quality is preserved and our environment protected.”

Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester announced that the department has entered into an Administrative Consent Order with the Village of Vernon, located in Shiawassee County, to resolve ... via State of Michigan

Dart Bank and Mortgage Company will be collecting non-perishable food items for the local food banks, as well as toys for local children. via Lansing State Journal

“We are saddened and deeply disappointed that DVA has decided to relocate its operations outside the city of Durand (to Genesee County) and our surrounding communities that it has provided service to for the past 40 years.”

City Council tabled anticipated consideration to approve an agreement with Corunna Area Ambulance Service to replace DVA Monday night, which announced last month it was relocating its operations outside the ... via The Argus-Press Daily Newspaper

“We've got nobody, (but) there's not a lot we can do.”

Forty years after volunteers created Durand Vernon Ambulance, the nonprofit company will pull its rigs from service in Shiawassee County on Thursday. via News Now - The Flint Journal - MLive.com

“All are very competent and capable people”

There are four finalists for clerk in the Village of Oxford, and one may be selected at Tuesday's public meeting. via Hometown Life

Village Council Janet Cole, 41 Doug Richardson, 38 Harold Hulett, 32 Krista Hulett, 26 Jeremy Root, 22 Leo Keith, 17 Patsy Morse, 17 Village Council Richard Musall, 54 Lennon President Monte Pierce, 20 Clerk ... via The Flint Journal

LENNON, Mich. - Francis Lee Mich, age 80, of Lennon died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Genesys Health Park. via The Mining Journal

Voters will decide in today's elections who they want to be in charge in several area villages. via The Flint Journal