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Morning Flint! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many license plate cameras could end up across Flint?
  • What Flint voters need to know before the November 3 election.
  • What massive new kids' attraction is planned for Flint by 2027?

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flint police chief says his goal is to 'blanket' the entire ... (flintbeat.com) — Flint's police chief wants to expand the city's network of automated license plate-reading cameras, aiming eventually to "blanket" the city based on available funding. He told City Council the 93 existing cameras are placed in higher-crime areas and credited them with aiding hundreds of investigations, while some residents and officials push for more public discussion about privacy and oversight.
   

2. Gearing up for the November 3, 2026 General Election in Flint and Genesee County (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint voters face a high-stakes November 3 election with a contested mayoral race, multiple open City Council seats, and key school and college board contests. The guide lays out statewide ballot proposals, a candidate forum at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, registration rules, early voting hours at City Hall, precinct changes, and transportation options to reach the polls.
   

3. Popular bakery opening second location, church rebuilding after attack and more Flint-area news (mlive.com) — A new Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World indoor playground is planned for Flint by 2027, adding a large family attraction to the city. This Flint-area news roundup also highlights $7.5 million in grants for local public housing, a Mundy Township debate over license plate cameras, and several notable regional stories from schools to public safety.
   

4. Pets of the week: Raygun is a total goofball. Rudy craves attention and love. (mlive.com) — Genesee County Animal Care on Pasadena Avenue in Flint Township is spotlighting Raygun, an energetic young dog, and Rudy, a loving adult cat, for adoption. Fees are modest, no application or appointment is required, and walk-in adopters from Genesee County, including Flint, can visit during business hours to meet many available pets.
   

5. 5 Historic Michigan Blizzards You'll Be Glad You Didn't Have to Face (newsbreak.com) — One of Michigan's most memorable blizzards dumped more than 22 inches of snow on Flint in January 1967, stranding residents for days while Detroit saw far less. The article revisits that storm and four other historic Michigan blizzards, explaining how geography shapes winter impacts and why local records matter when remembering severe weather.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Flint Clinic That Measures Results, Not Promises —Tracy Congdon Read on Patch
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    She's friendly and likes my kids. I have her in my garage but I can't keep her there long or bring her in cuz of my own cats n senior dog. Call me or… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
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    He put blinds and curtains on ten windows and one sliding glass door and did a fantastic job. I'm going to hire him again for more jobs. I would give… (Nextdoor Flint Twp Lennon Rd)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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