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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Mott Foundation granted $250,000 to set up the Grand Blanc Relief Fund for victims, survivors, and their families after the church attack—managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. The fund is accepting additional donations from local organizations. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Scarlet, a young girl, sent letters to thank first responders after Sunday's church tragedy in Grand Blanc Township. She delivered the notes to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and is gathering signatures from local agencies—an act that shows deep community respect. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ So Tea, a new tea shop in Davison, offers milk teas, fruit teas, frappes and cheese tea that blend childhood favorites with a modern twist. Owner Liliane Huinh—originally from Vietnam—realized a lifelong dream with this shop, which is open every day except Monday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mid-Michigan Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After last Sunday's mass shooting, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard offered support to Grand Blanc Township residents and first responders by encouraging them to seek help—he noted that his department has faced four mass shooting events in the past four years and is offering a peer-to-peer program to help officers cope. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ A devout Mormon launched an online fundraiser that has raised nearly $250,000 from 6,000 donors to help the wife and son of Thomas Sanford — who shot worshippers at a Grand Blanc Township church last Sunday, killing four and injuring eight — meet daily needs and medical expenses. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Flint African American Quilters Guild will host its 36th annual exhibit from Oct 9—11 at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Beecher High School opened its new STEAM SmartLab earlier this week to give students a place to work on projects with tools like robots, 3D printers, and digital media—paid for by a nearly $300K donation. The lab is the first of its kind in Genesee County and will help students learn hands-on skills while plans for more labs in the district continue. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bishop International Airport launched a ticketless parking system Tuesday—using Metropolis mobile technology to monitor when drivers enter and exit the lot. Travelers can register with the app or scan QR codes, and the system will automatically calculate their parking fee upon exit. ABC 12
- ➤ Residents of Mundy Township attended a meeting where the Genesee County Road Commission explained plans for a roundabout at Fenton and Baldwin roads—construction is expected to begin next spring or summer as attendees shared feedback on the design. Mid-Michigan Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Psychotherapist Dr. Kathy Barton-Brown (a local expert) offers advice and insight on managing grief after tragedy to help those struggling with loss. ABC 12
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Greater Flint Sports Gala
6-9 p.m. — Riverfront Conference Center — Contact for details — Celebrate local athletes with food, entertainment, and inspiring speeches.
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