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Hi there, Fenton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much grant money is boosting Fenton’s local food pantry?
  • Which Flint-area girls hoop stars will Fenton face this season?

Also on today's calendar: Northern Retreat and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Fentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Fentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Chilly with sun and clouds, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: A couple of flurries, temps: high: 19, low: 5.
  • Sunday: Very cold with flurries, with a high of 22 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GHS awards $220k in grants to support Flint-area food pantries (flintbeat.com) — Fenton residents relying on local food assistance should know St. John Church of Fenton is receiving $10,000 as part of a $220,000 Genesee Health System grant package for 22 pantries. Partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, the funding aims to expand hours, capacity, and outreach at pantries across Genesee County during a period of heightened food insecurity.
   

• Flint-area girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26 season (mlive.com) — Fenton girls basketball fans will notice senior guard Lucy Weber highlighted among other Flint-area standouts to watch this season, with Fenton also mentioned as an early-season opponent. The piece spotlights top returning players, key stats, and expectations for teams across the Flint Metro and surrounding leagues, offering a quick scouting guide before conference play heats up.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 12
  • Ice Ice Booty
    Painting with a Twist, 17155 Silver Pkwy, Fenton
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yesterday while driving in Fenton I founds 2 containers of mail in the road.
    There were both in official U.S. Mail bins. I turned around and got out to look to see if it was garbage and it was not. I sat there in the road got… (Nextdoor Eastside Fenton)
  • Does anybody recognize this door?
    It says my package was delivered today around 5pm, but this is not my house. I live in Fenton off of North Long Lake Rd. My name and address is on… (Nextdoor Eastside Fenton)
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper/ House Cleaning No Nights, No Weekends, Weekly Pay! in Fenton. Apply here.
  • FasTemps Employment posted a job opening for Welder in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Linden

  • Eagles lose tight one vs. Milford, 38-36 (tctimes.com)
  • The Giving Corner: A Grand Blanc Survivor's Journey Home (ldsdaily.com)

Holly

  • Holly Area Schools Coaches and Athletic Director Honored for Achievements (thelascopress.com)
  • Historic Holly Union Depot Relocated (whmi.com)
  • Enter to WIN TICKETS to Holly Dazzle: A Renaissance Christmas Light Show from November 28- December 31, 2025, in Holly, Michigan. (laprensanewspaper.com)

Ok Fenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I couldn’t put it down.
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