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What's up Flint! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you updated your Flint water crisis settlement claim in time?
  • How a bigger, busier Farmers' Market could change downtown Flint nights
  • Who's favored in this week's Flint Metro League title showdowns?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Community Trunk-or-Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flint water crisis victims face new deadline to get paid (abc12.com) — Flint residents eligible for water crisis settlement money are facing urgent October deadlines to update their claim information or risk losing payments. Local attorneys and Mayor Sheldon Neeley are urging people to confirm documents like IDs, Social Security numbers and signed forms, with one deadline this Thursday for those with lawyers and October 17 for those without.
   

2. Flint Farmers' Market to grow with new bar, restaurant and vendor space (abc12.com) — Big changes are coming to the Flint Farmers' Market, with construction starting this month to add a new bar-restaurant, an MSU Spartan Dairy Store storefront, and more year-round vendor space. Market leaders hope the upgrades and longer hours will make downtown Flint a livelier destination and better support more than 50 local vendors.
   

3. Flint-area football predictions for Week 7: Flint Metro League titles to be decided (mlive.com) — Flint-area football fans can look ahead to a packed Friday night, with both Flint Metro League titles on the line and detailed predictions for every local matchup. From Fenton-Linden's rivalry clash to games featuring Flint Beecher, Carman-Ainsworth, Powers Catholic and more, the picks highlight which Genesee County teams are expected to keep streaks alive or bounce back.
   

4. Reported domestic violence incidents decreased slightly last year in Michigan (midmichigannow.com) — The YWCA of Greater Flint is using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to urge Genesee County residents to move from awareness to action, even as Michigan's reported domestic violence incidents dipped only slightly last year. Flint-area residents are encouraged to learn warning signs, believe survivors, and share local resources, including the YWCA's 24/7 helpline at 810-238-7233 and its 32-bed emergency shelter.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thought for today.
    We made it halfway through the week. Let's finish the week with positive energy flowing to each other. When possible help those who may need it… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Is anyone missing this cute cuddly guy?
    He showed up in our yard yesterday, near Pasadena. Very friendly cat. (Nextdoor Orange Blossom)
  • Binstreet - Liquidbidding posted a job opening for Inventory Associate in Flint. Apply here.
  • ACI Plastics, Inc posted a job opening for Warehouse Workers-Multiple Positions-Machine Operator in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

Ok Flint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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