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
Proposed Improvements to M-24 Discussed at Meetings
The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled an informational meeting regarding proposed improvements on M-24, from south of I-69 to Nepessing Street in the city of Lapeer, and Lapeer Township. It is scheduled in two sessions for Monday, April 7th at 4pm, and again at 5:30pm at the Lapeer City Hall Commission Chambers.
Liberty Tax In Lapeer Helping Soldiers With Used Cellphone Collection
Liberty Tax and the non-profit, Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc., have joined forces to help the troops call home. They are collecting gently used cell phones to help provide a connection for the more than 290,000 soldiers around the world. Here is how you can help:
The Deadline Is Monday For ‘Obamacare’
Officially it is the "Affordable Care Act", more commonly known as Obamacare, and the deadline is on the horizon. The ACA requires that you be enrolled for insurance by Monday, March 31st, 2014. Are you covered?
Spring Bridal Show A Big Success!
The Spring Bridal Show at the Lapeer Country Club this past weekend was a huge success, especially for the grand prize winner who walked away with a bridal package valued at $2,200!
Win Tickets to ‘Opening Day’ At Comerica Park
Here is a chance for you to be in on the Opening day action. In fact, there are two ways to enter to make it even easier! The Tigers open the home season on Monday, March 31st and we've got tickets that we want to give you!
Suspect In Elba Bank Robbery Faces Prelim Exam May 2nd
The former owner of a Lapeer shoe store, Dustin Jenkins, is accused of robbing the Elba Township branch on March 13th. Jenkins latest day in court didn't take long, less than five minutes. Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and wearing chains, his attorney asked for a delay in the preliminary exam until may 2nd. His lawyer, David Richardson said he needed time for discovery and a psychiatric evalu
Ever Wonder What your Dog Is Up To When You Go To Work?
When you leave for work or school each morning, you leave behind the family pets. Ever wonder how they spend their day? This owner decided to find out what REALLY happens, so he set up a camera in his bedroom.
The dog is not allowed on the bed, but when the master is away, the dog will play...
Spring Bridal Show This Sunday In Lapeer
Got wedding plans? Want to find everything you need in one location? The the Spring Bridal Show is for you this weekend!
Owners Decide Not To Rebuild After Downtown Lapeer Fire
The fire on November 12, 2013 in downtown Lapeer, destroyed the building near the Pix Theater that included four apartments and the Lost Treasures store, a consignment and antique shop on west Nepessing. The fire also caused extensive damage to Burke's Flowers, that has since relocated across the street while repairs are being made. Owners of the burned building have decided not to rebuild and ar
Attica Man Takes A Plea for Father’s Day Shooting
Zackary E. Sofikitis of Attica, 35, has pleaded no contest to receiving and concealing a stolen firearm, which is a ten-year felony, and discharging a firearm in or at a building, a four-year felony, and being a habitual offender second conviction, because of a an Oakland County larceny conviction in the 90's. A no contest plea is essentially a guilty plea when it come to the sentencing process.
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Lapeer Bank Robber Nabbed-Suspect Is A Shocker
The Lapeer County Bank & Trust branch on the northwest corner of Davison and Elba roads was robbed last Thursday afternoon in a bizarre set of circumstances involving a local businessman. Dustin Jenkins, 31, the owner of Elite Feet was arraigned Friday afternoon on charges including three counts of armed robbery, one count of bank robbery, three counts of unlawful imprisonment (holding people
It’s Hard To Believe What Can Happen In One Minute
One minute. It doesn't seem like much time, does it? Let's take a look at amazing things that can happen.