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Flint
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fourth Eastside Neighborhood Cleanup will be held Saturday and Sunday in Flint and invites residents to join in clearing local areas—organizers expect the efforts to improve the neighborhood. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flint police are asking for help to locate D'Michael Edwards Jr., a 31-year-old man last seen on July 8 in the 700 block of West Genesee Street while wearing a T-shirt and blue jeans—family reported he was missing nearly eight weeks ago and urged anyone with information to call 911. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of Flint area groups called for Metro Police to end its ICE cooperation agreement, which police chief Matt Bade signed in June, saying it lets officers check immigration status during routine stops. The group demanded immediate termination+ full document disclosure and more support for immigrant families, warning the pact harms trust in law enforcement. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State University has opened a 40,000 square foot public health center in downtown Flint on First Street through a public-private partnership with the Mott Foundation and Uptown Reinvestment Corporation—its new facility will allow students to meet patients and work on research to address issues like the Flint water crisis, maternal health, and childhood development. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ At the 48th annual Crim Festival of Races in Flint, runner Paul from Grand Blanc suffered a life-threatening cardiac arrest near the 8-mile marker and volunteer Sarah Satkowiak — using her Army National Guard combat medic training — performed CPR for over 15 minutes until paramedics arrived. Paul now has a pulse and is recovering at Hurley’s Cath Lab. ABC 12
- ➤ At Hurley Medical Center in Flint, 19 babies were born in a 38-hour delivery marathon between Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 — including 10 girls, 9 boys, and two sets of twins, with 12 babies delivered in just 10 hours. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Goodrich's Martians will play against Frankenmuth's Eagles on Thursday at Goodrich High School as the defending champions try to win—Frankenmuth leads the series 3—2 and won last year's game with a 22—0 shutout. MLive
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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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Mott Lake Trail Run
1-5 p.m. — Bluebell Beach — Various entry fees — Experience a scenic run along the Flint Trails with options for all fitness levels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.
~ Richard Feynman
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