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Cheers Flint! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Flint native turned retirement into championship coaching
  • How many drivers are repping UM-Flint on their plates?
  • How a canceled climate grant could reshape planning in Flint

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Ice, then rain; breezy, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citizen of the Year Finalist: Dan Hinterman mentors Bullock Creek athletes (ourmidland.com) — A Flint native, Dan Hinterman, is being honored as a Citizen of the Year finalist for mentoring nearly 100 middle school runners in the Midland-area Bullock Creek schools. After a career in chemical engineering, he’s devoted his retirement to coaching track and cross country, helping young athletes discover a love of running and bringing their teams to regional titles.
   

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• Most popular Michigan license plates in 2025: See what's on the road (mlive.com) — Flint readers might be interested to know that University of Michigan–Flint plates account for 536 of the more than 122,000 university fundraising license plates on Michigan roads this year. Statewide, Pure Michigan’s white plate still dominates, while specialty designs supporting veterans, wildlife, and pro sports teams continue to grow in popularity and help fund various causes and road repairs.
   

• Michigan lost billions in climate-related investments in Trump's first year (bridgemi.com) — Flint was set to receive federal support for a climate change and resilience plan, but that funding is now in jeopardy as part of more than $540 million in canceled climate grants across Michigan. The story details how Trump administration rollbacks on clean-energy programs and EV incentives are reshaping investment statewide, with projects scrapped, factories closed or delayed, and fossil-fuel production gaining renewed favor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Making the season bright for the Irvings.
    Blessings on land and on water. If you haven't heard about Vehicle City Kayak Club, just you wait. In my Lin-Manuel Miranda voice, just you wait! (Nextdoor Thread Lake)
  • I’m sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve posted I spent a week in ICU at Hurley in November and had some financial and insurance problems that have been resolved I just want to wish you all a merry Christmas.
    I’ve started volunteering at a local food pantry and that has helped me get a little more exercise and mobility to my left hand. I suffer limited use… (Nextdoor Central Park)
  • Do you need help with health coverage and other resources? Through a grant received by the State of Michigan, LEO, our Community Health Workers can... (X: GeneseeHealth)
  • Domestic assault trial looms for Flint councilman, and 4 other major stories... (X: saginawnews)
  • Copart posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Flint. Apply here.
  • American Greetings Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser - Flint, MI in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burton

  • Burton Fire District presents yearly awards (blufftontoday.com)
  • Genesee County police looking for suspect in attempted carjacking (abc12.com)

Flushing

  • Nurses strike at Henry Ford Genesys continues through Christmas Eve (midmichigannow.com)
  • Powerball winning numbers, results for Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (freep.com)
  • Grand Blanc Township police seek suspect in attempted carjacking, warn public not to approach (mlive.com)

Ok Flint! 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 guess I’m out of time.
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