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Good morning Flint! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Flint City Council just funded for safety and cleaner water.
  • How one Flint park worker shaped Crossroads Village for 50 years.
  • Genesee County chiefs cook in Flint to support vulnerable children.

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flint City Council approves safety grants, new water and was... (flintbeat.com) — Flint City Council has approved new public safety funding, including overtime support for Flint police and money for downtown event security, along with major spending on sewer department trucks. Council members also backed phosphoric acid purchases to protect city pipes from contamination and confirmed several key appointments, decisions that shape daily services and infrastructure for Flint residents.
   

• Parks employee honored for sharing 'time, talents, knowledge, and heart' over 50 years (mlive.com) — In Flint, Genesee County officials have honored Barb Newtown for 50 years of service at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, even naming the boardwalk to the carousel "Newtown Way." Her half-century of welcoming visitors and preserving traditions comes as the beloved park celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting a rare continuity in a changing community landmark.
   

• Cooking With the Chiefs raises funds for Voices for Children in Flint (midmichigannow.com) — Flint hosted the annual Cooking With the Chiefs competition, where fire and police chiefs teamed with local restaurants to raise money for Voices for Children Advocacy Center. The friendly cook-off at Mott Community Event Center drew departments from across Genesee County and helped support services for children in Flint who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: Oreo's owner had made fliers and was looking for him.
    She located us and he is back home. Thank you for all your advice. FOUND DOG walking around the loop on stonehenge rd. Please let me know if you… (Nextdoor Wreckenridge/Stonehenge)
  • I'm looking for advice or recipes for dog treats.
    I'm trying to get or make healthy dog treats. The vet advised me to give him carrots, green beans, broccoli as treats, but he will not touch them. … (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager in Flint. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Blanc

  • Grand Blanc man sentenced to 12 years for attempting to meet up with 8-year-old girl at hotel (mlive.com)
  • Hastening: Opening the Gates of Temple Square for Conference and More. (latterdaysaintmag.com)
  • Healing After the Michigan Attack (latterdaysaintmag.com)

Flushing

  • Flushing man faces life sentence for killing mother at her home, prosecutors say (cbsnews.com)

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 girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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