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Ramona Watson is a 23-year-old Flint native with a love for art, culture, and the written word, as well as a keen interest in learning more about Flint not only as a city but as a community. Ramona graduated in 2014 from Flint Southwestern Academy. From there, she went on to become a student at Michigan State University where her main field of study is English with a focus on literature. She is also pursuing a minor in Women and Gender studies.

A local news outlet replaces State Rep. candidate mughots after community outcry

Ramona Watson Jan 6, 2020 1

(Note: This story has been updated to reflect that the mugshots were not removed. Instead, they are no longer being used as leading photos.) Flint, MI — Controversy struck following MLive.com-The Flint Journal’s recent coverage…

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2020 Schedule for Flint City Council meetings published

Ramona Watson Dec 28, 2019 0

Flint, MI — The office of City Council has released its 2020 schedule for regular Council and Committee meetings. The first Finance, Governmental Operations, Legislative, and Grants Committee meetings convene Wednesday, January 8, 2020…

Education

Flint Community Schools millage set for March 2020 ballot

Ramona Watson Dec 26, 2019 0

Flint, MI — Flint Community School Board members converged for a special meeting on December 11, 2019, during which they voted on election language to submit for the March 2020 ballot. Board members were presented with two proposals:…

Community

Nonprofit set to give away toys and school supplies to 1,000 Flint-area students

Ramona Watson Dec 20, 2019 0

FLINT, MI - Pack Your Back, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the educational experience of disadvantaged students by providing them with tools and resources, will be hosting its third yearly Stuff Your Stocking event on…

Community

Flint Beat participates in national fundraising campaign for nonprofit newsrooms

Ramona Watson Dec 17, 2019 0

This year marks the second year Flint Beat, a local newsroom focused on filling news gaps and providing a voice for Flint residents who are underrepresented in common media tropes, will be participating in NewsMatch, a national fundraising…

Flint City Council

Discrimination, water assistance program topics of Flint City Council meetings for Dec. 17

Ramona Watson Dec 16, 2019 0

Flint City Council is set to hold regularly scheduled four committee meetings — Finance, Governmental Operations, Legislative, and Grants — as well as a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, starting at 5 p.m. Among this…

Flint City Council

Flint City Council approves Hurley 2020 Project

Ramona Watson Dec 10, 2019 0

FLINT, MI — In a unanimous vote during their meeting on December 9, 2019, Flint City Council approved the refinancing and addition of $20 million to a Hurley Medical Center bond, dubbed the “2020 Project.” Lisa Hagan, bond counsel for…

Flint City Council

Flint City Council to discuss plans for Hurley, Subpoena of County Clerk John Gleason

Ramona Watson Dec 9, 2019 0

Flint, MI — Flint City Council will be meeting December 9, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. for the Special Affairs Committee, and 5:30 p.m. for their regular Council meeting. This week’s agenda items include the reappointment of Dr. Ronald Stewart to…

4th Ward

Jaden Smith joins Flint community for unveiling of fourth Water Box

Ramona Watson Dec 3, 2019 0

FLINT, MI — Jaden Smith joined community leaders and residents at Flint’s Latinx Technology and Community Center, located on the city’s east side, for the unveiling of another Water Box. "We are excited to be here," said Latinx…

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Clyde Edwards to serve as Flint’s new City Administrator

Ramona Watson Nov 29, 2019 0

Flint, MI — Clyde Edwards has officially been approved to serve as Flint’s new City Administrator. Mayor Sheldon Neeley tapped Edwards to be the next City Administrator on Nov. 18, asking City Council to consider his appointment at their…

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