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🌱 When can Burton residents meet one-on-one with Rep. David Martin?
Also, don't miss Powers Catholic Boys JV Basketball @ Grand Blanc on the Burton Patch calendar

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- When can Burton residents meet one-on-one with Rep. David Martin?
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- Thursday: Windy; rain in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 26 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; morning flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 22.
- Saturday: Cloudy with a few flurries, with a high of 42 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Rep. Martin announces January office hours (gophouse.org) — State Rep. David Martin will hold open office hours in Burton on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Biggby Coffee on Davison Road. Burton and Atlas Township residents can drop in without an appointment to share concerns or ask questions, or contact his office by phone or email to arrange another time.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Powers Catholic Boys JV Basketball @ Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc High School , 162-178 Jewett Trail , Grand Blanc
4:00 pm - Giving Tree Sorting
Columbiaville Elementary Gym
4:45 pm - Lake Fenton Boys JV Basketball @ Clio
Clio Area High School , 1 Mustang Dr , Clio
5:30 pm - Lake Fenton Boys Freshman Basketball @ Clio
Clio Area High School , 1 Mustang Dr , Clio
5:30 pm - LakeVille Youth Basketball
Columbiaville Elementary Gym
6:00 pm - Kinder/Young 5 Holiday Concert Performance
West Shore Elementary School Fenton, MI 48430
6:00 pm - A Soft Winter
Painting with a Twist , 17155 Silver Pkwy , Fenton
7:00 pm - Music Dept Concert
LakeVille Middle School Gym
7:00 pm - HS Choirs - Christmas Concert
Swartz Creek Center for Performing Arts , 8427 Miller Rd , Swartz Creek
7:00 pm - Boys JV Varsity Basketball vs Durand
Durand High School
7:30 pm - Corunna Girls JV Basketball @ Goodrich
Goodrich High School , 8029 S Gale Rd , Goodrich
4:00 pm - Girls Varsity Basketball vs Durand
Durand High School
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Burton. Apply here.
- Gordon Food Service posted a job opening for Part Time Store Associate in Burton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flint
- What's Happening Flint: Your guide to holiday events around the city (flintbeat.com)
- Flint police concerned by potential mold in closed section of City Hall complex (mlive.com)
- Why Flint Needs a Comedy Home—and Why JeCorey Hawkins Is Building It (flintside.com)
Grand Blanc
- Flint-area prep hoops roundup: Grand Blanc's Cooley hits game-winning three-pointer (mlive.com)
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