The Lasco Press

12/09/2024

Fenton Jinglefest Draws Crowds to City of Fenton Michigan

Fenton, MI — December 7, 2024 There was some snow and some cold temperatures, but just enough to add to the spirit of the season as Fenton residents turned out to welcome in the Holidays with its annual Jinglefest activities. Lining the streets of downtown, revelers celebrated the arrival of Santa...

12/06/2024

Fenton Barrels and Vines Location Holds Grand Opening. The location includes a Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza along with expansive convenience store and gas station.

Fenton, MI — December 6, 2024 The much anticipated arrival of the Barrel and Vines Gas Station, Pizza Restaurant and Supersize Convenience store is here. The location on the southwest corner of Highway 23 and Owen Road looks quite different than when we first visited in June of this year. Owner La...

12/06/2024

Flint's Willie Mack III Earns Sponsor Exemption to the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open®

Torrey Pines Golf Course, San Diego, CA — December 5, 2025 Farmers Insurance Open tournament officials from the Century Club of San Diego and Farmers Insurance® announced this week that standout professional golfer and 15-time APGA Tour winner Willie Mack III has received a sponsor exemption to c...

11/23/2024

Fenton, MI — November 20, 2024 Another straight-set win for the Fenton High School Girl’s Volleyball team sends them to the State Championship Final Four. The Lady Tigers defeated Battle Creek Lakeview 25-19, 25-23, 25-23 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division One Voll...

11/07/2024

Hey Fenton, You’re getting a Kroger!

Fenton, MI — November 7, 2024 Kroger fans, hang tight. It looks like your going to get a location for the popular grocery chain right here in Fenton. That’s right. No more driving to Grand Blanc or Howell to shop under the Kroger banner. While the company has yet to make a formal announcement th...

10/26/2024

Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL — October 26, 2024 Actor Frankie Muniz, noted for his role in the Fox sitcom “Malcom in the Middle,” announced at Homestead-Miami Speedway that he will be driving full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next season with Reaume Brothers Racing. The...

10/24/2024

Tennis or Pickleball Anyone⁉️
👉 City of Fenton Announces Bush Park Upgrades!

Fenton, MI — October 24, 2024 Bush Park, the 5.5-acre park bordering the Shiawassee River in downtown Fenton, is getting an upgrade. The complex off Leroy Street adjacent to Spa Naturelle is a popular spot with families featuring a children’s play area, picnic tables and it currently has volleyb...

08/26/2024

Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, Grand Blanc, MI — August 25, 2024 Perfect weather continued for the final day of the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. After last year’s wet and rainy weekend, the sun was a welcome friend for this year’s tournament...

08/22/2024

Did you go to this years Taste in Fenton?

Fenton, MI — August 21, 2024 One of the most anticipated events of the summer season is the annual Taste in Fenton hosted by the Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce. This year’s Taste is the 24th edition and the fun grows every year with Food Samplings, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Live Music...

07/05/2024

Fenton Freedom Festival Draws Huge Crowds to Downtown

Fenton, MI — July 4, 2024 Fenton’s Annual 4th of July Freedom Festival Parade brought out the hometown crowds to downtown for a celebration of everything Red, White, and Blue. Puppies, Police, Patriots, and Pretty Girls were everywhere. Lasco Ford highlighted a Parade of Ford Trucks to pull f....

06/18/2024

👉 Railyard Fenton is NOW OPEN! Read the article for full details.
Railyard Fenton City of Fenton Michigan – City Hall Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria

Fenton, MI — June 18, 2024 The much-anticipated opening of The Railyard, a new culinary gem, speakeasy, and entertainment complex in downtown Fenton, has finally arrived. After a thrilling private preview party over the weekend, the doors were officially opened Monday, sparking a wave of excitemen...

06/17/2024

We have had a lot of people message us asking what this new building is on Owen Rd. in Fenton. Full details in the article below 🙂

Fenton, MI — June 17, 2024 Have you been driving past the intersection of Highway 23 and Owen Road, wondering what the blue/gray building on the Southwest corner might be? Here is the scoop. The location was formerly a Sunoco Gas Station that was torn down for the new construction to begin. The si...

06/11/2024

Is the Rockingham Speedway Revival for Real? Check this out!

Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, NC — May 23, 2024 In May of 2019, The Lasco Press visited North Wilkesboro Speedway. We took many photos that, unfortunately, documented the deterioration of the facility since its last NASCAR Cup Series event in 1996. Fans clamored for a revival of the historic tr...

05/29/2024

A New Brewery Just Opened in Downtown Linden!
Linden Brewing Company

Linden Brewing Company, Linden, MI — May 29, 2024 Ryan and Nikki McDonald have been preparing for the Grand Opening of their new Linden Brewery at 117 N. Bridge St. in downtown Linden for months. A holiday weekend was “on tap.” Folks have some extra free time, and why not check out the new pla...

03/14/2024

Warwick Hills Country Club Doug Brody Named Michigan Golf Professional of the Year

Michigan Section PGA, Bath, MI — March 14, 2024 In their recent announcement of Special Awards Class recipients, the Michigan Section of the PGA honored a local golf professional with a prestigious honor. Doug Brody, a 27-year PGA Member, has captured the 2024 Michigan Section PGA Golf Professiona...

03/02/2024

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Arlington, VA — March 1, 2024 The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is making it harder to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2024, challenging manufacturers to offer better protection for backseat passengers and improve thei...

01/12/2024

Detroit’s North American International Auto Show Returning to January Dates in 2025

Detroit, MI — January 12, 2024 The past few years have been tumultuous for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In 2018 it was decided to revise the event into one with more outdoor activities dubbed “Motor Bella”. A September date was selected to provide more accommodating weat...