I was born and raised in Flint, attending Holy Redeemer High School, Mott Community College, and I have degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Michigan-Flint. I'm also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1968-1972, and an avid racquetball player that enjoys his workouts at Hurley Health & Fitness Center. I joined Cars 108 and work in multiple roles as Operations Manager and Program Director. I assumed the Program Director role for WQUS (US1031) in 2012.
J. Patrick
Forklift Training Is Required
Yes, you are required to train before you begin driving a forklift.
The laws of physics come into play when you are a forklift driver. Usually the load is heavy and frequently valuable. Thus, the training required. But even the most well trained driver can have a bad day...
Survey Hints At Increased Hiring In The Lapeer Region
In a first-of-it's kind "Regional Wage and Benefit Survey", findings indicate that more than 86% of companies surveyed expect to add new jobs in 2014, and the news was even better for Lapeer, where 91% of respondents anticipate hiring this year. Other good news reflected that more than 93% of firms in the survey did not expect layoffs in 2014.
Fewer Schools, Less Students = Less Teachers In Lapeer Layoffs
The Lapeer County School Board of Education approved 38 layoffs for district teachers and para-professionals. The two Lapeer High Schools, East and West combining, and a dropping enrollment caused the LCS to act. The layoff list is comprised of 22 teachers and at least 16 par-professionals.
M-24 Reconstruction Pushes Back Phase Two to 2015
We've been dealing with the M-24 construction and it's detours and delays. Now, it appears that Phase II of the project is going to wait until next year. The project was initially delayed this spring because of the deep frost that kept the ground frozen nearly a month longer than expected, so it doesn't appear that there will be time to get the second phase in this summer.
‘Cruise Lapeer’ on Monday Nights This Summer
Do you miss the old days when you used to cruise around town? Those were the days when you could burn up half a tank of gas, and really not go anywhere! Well, you're invited to the "Lapeer Cruise" on Nepessing Street every Monday night from 6-9pm through September 8th to relive some of those great memories!
Lapeer Community Schools Host ‘Swing Out’ Tonight
This evening at 6:30pm Lapeer Community Schools honors its graduates with the "Swing Out". in downtown Lapeer. All the high school graduates will parade east to west through downtown Lapeer wearing their caps and gowns while holding on to a long rope. Family and friends will line the streets to shower them, with flowers, and balloons!
Stabbing Bicyclist Draws Long Prison Term For Lapeer Man
The man accused of an unprovoked attack on a bicyclist in Lapeer will spend the next 18 to 35 years in prison. Lapeer County Prosecutor Tim Turkelson said that Dakota L. Turn, 22, pled guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm and habitual offender status on May 9th.
State Police Investigate Judge Konschuh
Circuit Court Judge Byron Konschuh is part of an investigation regarding financial irregularities within the Lapeer County Prosecutors Office during his tenure as prosecuting attorney. The investigation focuses on questionable handling of of incoming checks from a bad check recovery program.
Got Pictures Of The 80’s? Win Invitation To 80’s Party!
We're assembling pictures of the 80's and we need your help! US1031 is planning an 80's Party at the Lake Inn on June 28th, and we'll pay for your pictures with an invitation to our party,
and enter you to win a $100 gift certificate from the Lake Inn and a pair of tickets to see Motley Crue on their farewell tour at DTE!
New Mexico Jail Holds Lapeer Man After Being Kicked Off Amtrak
The Sante Fe County Jail in New Mexico was holding a man from Lapeer after he was charged Wednesday with disorderly conduct, assault, and resisting and evading an officer.
What A Difference Six Weeks Can Make
In the course of six weeks we transformed from the brutal winter to a gorgeous, warm, sunny Memorial Day. Being a pool owner, I long for the summer days of warm weather and sparkling blue water! The transformation is just about complete. Check out the pictures to see the change!
Metamora Man Faces Charges For Serving Booze To Minors
After police received reports of underage drinking at a party in November, the Metamora Township Police Department was sent to a home on Winding Pine Drive in the Brechtwood subdivision. They issues more than 25 citations for minors in possession of alcohol, and in February they issued a warrant for James C. Amato, 51, for contributing to the delinquency of minors, and five counts of providing min