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Flint
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeramie Lee Edenburn, 46, of Flushing Township pleaded no contest to charges of second-degree murder, sexual assault and torture for killing his wife Jennifer and was sentenced on July 29 to serve between 40 and 80 years in prison—he also stabbed the couple’s dog, which survived—court records show. MLive
- ➤ Flint police said that a woman riding her bicycle was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday afternoon on North Saginaw Street near East Gillespie Avenue when she was struck by a silver Buick Rendezvous and the driver fled the scene. ABC 12
- ➤ Flint Police Department began an internal review after a video released online showed an officer macing a group downtown at 2 a.m. on Aug. 3 — the agency said it is investigating the incident to ensure transparency. Flint Beat
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Communities First, Inc. is hosting Community Candor LIVE—a free breakfast and business forum at General Motors’ historic Durant-Dort Factory this Friday from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Glenn Wilson will moderate a discussion with panelists Brian Calley and Quentin L. Messer, Jr. on the future of small businesses and economic development in Michigan. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flint Registry will continue operations through 2026 after receiving $4.8 million in federal funding from the CDC—supporting its work to connect residents affected by the water crisis to services like mental health care and insurance. The funding followed the reinstatement of a CDC department that oversees the project after previous cuts and is critical to keeping the registry active. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Unverified election results show 328 unassigned write-in votes for LaShawn Johnson on Tuesday, exceeding the votes for either candidate on the ballot in the race for the 3rd Ward Flint City Council seat. The county Board of Canvassers will review ballots today at 1 p.m. as Johnson, the only registered write-in candidate, seeks to fill the vacancy left by the late Quincy Murphy. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton Community Health Network kicked off National Health Center Week in Flint by hosting its Hope + Health Day event at the Center for Hope, where free showers, hygiene items, clothing, vaccines, and health screenings were provided along with a hot meal, live music, and community support. The network will hold a Family Fun Fest on Tuesday + a Healthy Harvest today as part of the weeklong celebration. ABC 12
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Tattoo City Beard & Mustache Competition
Aug 8-10 — Wyndham Flint MI/Grand Blanc/Bishop Airport Hotel & Conference Ctr — Entry fee varies — Show off your best beard and mustache in this spirited contest.
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Beatles vs. Elvis - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Witness the legendary battle of rock n’ roll icons in an unforgettable musical showdown.
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Buicks on the Bricks
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Dort-Durant Carriage Factory — Free entry — Showcase of collectible Buicks in the birthplace of General Motors with food and fun for all.
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The Ally Challenge
All day — Warwick Hills Golf & Country — Entry fee applies — Experience high-level golf with top professionals during the PGA TOUR Champions event.
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Women in the Lead: Nosey Parker with Special Guest Audrey Dupuis
7 PM - 1 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience an evening of rising Michigan talent and live music under the stars.
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Skies Over Michigan
3:00 p.m. — Longway Planetarium — Cost not specified — Experience the wonders of the night sky at this educational event.
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Jr. Master Gardener
4-5 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free event — Explore the world of gardening and learn to grow your own food in this fun program for kids aged 8-12.
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~ Alfred Montapert
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