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Ashley Schafer

Ashley Schafer is a reporter for Flintside. A lifelong Flint resident, she studied history and creative writing at Mott Community College. She's married to Bobby Schafer, aka Bob Cat. They have two children, Scarlet and Violet, and live on Flint's eastside. She can be reached at aschafer@flintside.com.

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Mott Community College graduates 200 to 300 students each session, trained with ready-to-work job skills.
Truck drivers wanted: 4-week training program starting in Flint

There are currently more than 100 job postings for local and distance truck drivers in Flint and the surrounding area.

Honors bestowed on 18 Flint area business leaders

Businesses, community supporters and hospitality industry professionals were honored by Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their contributions at the 2018 Art of Achievement Awards.  

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan hopes to raise $725,000, enough to give away 4.3 million means.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan looks to raise $725,000 this holiday season to feed area families

During the past 22 years, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s holiday fundraising campaigns have raised more than $11 million, assisting more than 351,000 individuals at 415 agencies in 22 counties. 

Catch a classic Christmas movie at the Capitol Theatre

Tickets are $5 for adults and kids are free. The lineup of films includes "The Year Without A Santa Claus" (plus "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" and "Nester the Long Eared Christmas Donkey"), "Elf," and "It's a Wonderful Life."

The Draeger sisters, all current or former MCC clowns, performed together for the first time in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade.
Family of clowns performs together in Mott Community College troupe

The Draeger sisters — Libby aka "Sprinkles," Melody aka "Shortcake," and Katherine aka "Snickers," all current or alumni Mott Community College clowns — performed together for the first time in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade. 

This is an aerial shot of Buick City taken in Nov. 2018.
Community meetings planned to answer questions on Buick City contamination

RACER Trust officials will provide information and answer questions at events Wednesday (today) and Thursday in Flint. 

"Love Jacked" is the final film in the African-American Film Series presented by Communities First, Inc.
African-American Film Series returns to Flint for 4th season

Hosted by Communities First, Inc. at the Flint Institute of Arts, one film will be shown each month from November through February. 

inside of the newly remodeled Lids store of Genesee Valley Center
Lids store remodels, reopens Flint Township location

Modeled after the Lids store in New York City's Times Square, the store continues to feature headwear and unique customization options. 

A TeenQuest student participates in a mock interview as part of the job preparedness program operated by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Grants totaling $150,000 to fund economic development, youth programs in Genesee County

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce landed grants from the Chase Foundation, United Way of Genesee County, Whiting Foundation, Herman Miller Cares, and Child Welfare Society.

Kala Wilburn is the woman behind the creation of Vehicle City Fashion Week, set for its sixth run Nov. 14-18, 2017.
Vehicle City Fashion Week 2018: A 6-day Flint fashion extravaganza with a purpose

Vehicle City Fashion Week runs Nov. 12-17. Most events are at various locations in downtown Flint with the finale runway show at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Sloan Museum in the Courtland Center Mall.

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