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 [email protected].

In The News Cherisse Bradley is founder of 'I Found My Voice' advocacy program and annual performance.
In The News Darwin McGuire, Genesee District Library technical services manager, searches a wide selection of music on hoopla digital.

Genesee District Library adds at-home streaming with hoopla app


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UM-Flint to serve as hub of cybersecurity education


In The News Soul Foundry is the brain-child of Flint’s own Ashley Peacock. It is a recording studio crafted by hometown hands and showcasing hometown talent. 
In The News Chia Morgan founded the annual communitywide Thanksgiving dinner at just 22 years old.
In The News Gabriel Stone, 22, of Lapeer, (left) works on a project binder for a client at 100k Ideas. As a project manager, Stone assists inventors and innovators through the process of making their ideas a reality.
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Old Newsboys getting ready for 94th year


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Flint Water Crisis authors headline Flint Literary Festival


In The News Students at Mott Community College study in one of the campus biology labs.
In The News Alexandra Sexton (sitting) volunteers during the 2017 job fair at GISD.

Job fair set to fill early childhood education openings


In The News 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


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


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Physician Assistant Department added at UM-Flint


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Now wanted: Future leaders of Genesee County