š± Why four Grand Blanc Township firefighters are taking their bosses to court
Hi Grand Blanc! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why four Grand Blanc Township firefighters are taking their bosses to court
- How to see Keith Urban live at Warwick Hills this August
- See why Grand Blancās Parc Liggins made Michiganās all-state team
Also on today's calendar: Advance & Estate Planning Seminar and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 35.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 23 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Four firefighters sue Grand Blanc Township over alleged retaliation (cbsnews.com) ā Four Grand Blanc Township firefighters have filed a federal lawsuit claiming township leaders retaliated after they publicly supported Fire Chief Jamie Jent and raised alarms about severe understaffing following a 2025 attack in the community. Their attorney says theyāre not seeking a payout, but full-time positions and safer staffing levels, while township officials insist their hiring practices are proper and vow to fight the claims. 
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2. Keith Urban to Perform At Ally Challenge in Grand Blanc (99wfmk.com) ā Keith Urban is coming to Grand Blanc this summer for the Ally Community Concert at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, part of the Ally Challenge tournament. The weeklong event runs August 24ā30, with Urban performing Saturday, August 29, and tickets starting at $15 go on sale this Friday morning through the Ally Challenge website. Ā Ā Ā
3. Meet the 2026 Michigan all-state Associated Press Division 1 girls basketball team (mlive.com) ā Grand Blanc standout Parc Liggins earned Division 1 all-state honors after a stellar 2025-26 season, averaging nearly 20 points plus strong all-around stats. The statewide Associated Press team also spotlights top players and coaches from across Michigan, including state champion Muskegon and Miss Basketball winner Lilly Williams of Howell. Ā Ā Ā
4. Did somebody win Wednesday's Powerball jackpot? See numbers, prizes (lenconnect.com) ā Grand Blanc gets a shoutout as the site of Michiganās record $842.4 million Powerball win from January 2024, a reminder that huge jackpots can hit close to home. No one won Wednesdayās $59 million drawing, so Saturdayās prize climbs to at least $75 million, with tickets available in-store and online until 9:45 p.m. in Michigan. Ā Ā Ā
5. Nearly 43 years later, case of Flint teen killed in 1983 is solved (midmichigannow.com) ā State police say advanced DNA testing has finally identified the man responsible for killing 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott in 1983, bringing long-awaited answers to her family. Investigators say the suspect, who recently died, had been living in Grand Blanc, and college students in Western Michigan Universityās Cold Case Program helped detectives reexamine and organize crucial evidence. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Grand Blanc
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Advance & Estate Planning Seminar
Ciao Italian Bistro and Wine Bar, 110 S Leroy St, Fenton
11:30 am
Tuesday April 28
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Other local events
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GBHS Theater Presents: Once Upon a Mattress
Howard Pepper Auditorium , Grand Blanc High School , Grand Blanc
7:00 pm -
Howell Freshman Baseball @ Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc High School , 162-178 Jewett Trail , Grand Blanc
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GBHS Theater Presents: Once Upon a Mattress
Howard Pepper Auditorium , Grand Blanc High School , Grand Blanc
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BG Pub & Grub ā Grand Blanc
GBās Pub & Grub , 5153 Fenton Rd , Flint
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Track Meet vs Lapeer
Grand Blanc West Middle School , 1515 Reid Rd , Grand Blanc
4:15 pm -
Smetanka Spring Craft Show
Grand Blanc High School , 162-178 Jewett Trail , Grand Blanc
10:00 am -
Beginners Lesson Public Welcome (Indoor Range closed )
Flint Bowmen Inc , 5478 Belsay Rd , Grand Blanc
6:00 pm -
Heritage Freshman Baseball @ Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc High School , 162-178 Jewett Trail , Grand Blanc
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
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š Events Nearby
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Dad Bod Comedy Fundraiser Night - Holly Little League
Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ , 1492 N Leroy St , Fenton
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Floral Wreath Workshop with Epsilon Floral
The Holly Vault , 202 S Saginaw St , Holly
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Floral Wreath Workshop
Holly Cafe , 204 S Saginaw St , Holly
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Check Please Friday, April 17 7PM
R6VW+75 Lake Fenton High School , 4070 Lahring Rd , Linden
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just had a scam attempt promoting a deal on Direct TV that included a promotion with Door Dash.
The deal was too good to be true - $95 a month for three years only catch was to pay a year in advance. Checked on google which said there was noā¦ (Nextdoor Grumlaw) - Is anyone missing a Siamese cat near Tanglewood sub?
It showed up on my deck a few minutes ago but ran off when I went to the door. There is food and water there so maybe it will come back. I couldnātā¦ (Nextdoor Tanglewood)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner - No Experience Required in Grand Blanc. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Grand Blanc. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Blanc here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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