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].

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In The News The Stockton House is one of several locations included in 'Haunted Flint.'

Local authors explore Flint's cryptic past in 'Haunted Flint'


In The News 'Under the Radar' host Tom Daldin visits with Ruth Mott Foundation President Raquel Thueme at Applewood.

'Under the Radar' television show features 3 Flint destinations


In The News StoryCorps rolled into Flint on Aug. 6 and will remain at the Flint Institute of Arts through Sept. 4.

Time's running out to be a part of NPR's StoryCorps in Flint


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In The News Semaj Brown is the author of “Bleeding Fire! Tap the Eternal Spring of Regenerative Light: Conversations in Poetry and Prose.”

Poet Semaj Brown to perform at new MW Gallery exhibit opening


In The News Football coach Corey Hawkins, volunteer Rhina Griffel, and Rev. Phil Schmitter will be awarded the Riegle Community Service Award on Sept. 12, 2019.

Flint Jewish Federation to honor 3 for commitment to community


In The News An airplane, part of the Allegiant fleet, waits on the tarmac to be boarded and loaded with luggage at Bishop International Airport.
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Direct flights to Ft. Lauderdale return to Flint Bishop Airport


In The News Messages are written on a chalk board in a classroom at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village. The youth center's grand opening was Friday, June 29, 2018.
In The News The Flint Jazz Festival returns for its 38th year July 26-28, 2019.