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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.

Ashley Schafer's Latest Articles

For all your horror needs: Flint Fright FilmFest returns with movie marathon

The film festival includes a full day of viewing some of creepiest short indie horror films from local filmmakers and others around the world.

Flint Water Crisis authors headline Flint Literary Festival

The two-day event features panel discussions, a creative writing workshop, open readings, book fair, author reception and book signing.  

"This is the type of experience that shows them and the rest of my club members that they can do anything and they are not restricted because of where they live,” said Tauzarri Robinson, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Flint.
More AmeriCorps workers headed to Flint through grant to Boys & Girls Club

A $300,964, three-year federal grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint will bring six more AmeriCorps VISTA members to Flint.

Students at Mott Community College study in one of the campus biology labs.
‘Life-changing’ program prepares high school dropouts for college

Applications now are being accepted for Mott Community College's Gateway to College program. 

Alexandra Sexton (sitting) volunteers during the 2017 job fair at GISD.
Job fair set to fill early childhood education openings

Early childhood education has increased substantially in Flint and Genesee County over the last several years, adding to the need for more workers.

Students at Scott Middle School check out the new instruments provided through VH1 Save the Music Foundation.
VH1 Save the Music comes to Scott Middle School in Flint

The $35,000 grant from VH1 Save The Music Foundation was funded through jewelry-maker Alex and Ani's Charity by Design collection.

Flint sends thank you to Bruno Mars after $1 million gift

The fund created with the donation from Bruno Mars helped build six playgrounds in Flint this summer.

Physician Assistant Department added at UM-Flint

UM-Flint will be home to the University of Michigan system's only Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree.

Greater Flint Health Coalition wins $499,950 grant to study, reduce opioid use

The funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund grant will allow the Greater Flint Health Coalition to implement a communitywide strategy to address the opioid epidemic.

Now wanted: Future leaders of Genesee County

The final information sessions for those interested in joining the next Leadership NOW class are coming up soon.

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