🌱 Why five Grand Blanc Township leaders now face fresh recall language

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In today's newsletter:

• Why five Grand Blanc Township leaders now face fresh recall language
• How one Grand Blanc boy is inspiring a costly medical breakthrough
• Could Grand Blanc see another record-breaking Powerball winner soon?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 34, low: 29.
• Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New set of recall language filed against Grand Blanc Township officials (mlive.com) — Grand Blanc Township residents may see another recall effort move forward as new language targeting five township officials over their vote on the 2026 budget heads to a Jan. 2 clarity hearing. The filing, from a resident who previously ran for supervisor, follows earlier recall language tied to the fire chief’s brief administrative leave that was rejected by the county Election Commission.
   

• Grand Blanc family's holiday hope in cutting-edge gene therapy research (abc12.com) — A Grand Blanc family is spending the holidays balancing tradition at Bronner’s with the realities of their four-year-old son Max’s rare neurological disorder. They’re pinning their hopes on early-stage gene therapy research that has shown promising proof-of-principle results but could cost around $3 million to reach clinical trials, and are seeking broader support for his future care.
   

• Powerball winning numbers, results for Monday, December 22, 2025 (freep.com subscription) — A record-setting $842.4 million Powerball jackpot ticket was sold in January 2024 at Food Castle in Grand Blanc, highlighting the city’s lucky streak as Michigan players check the latest numbers. Monday’s drawing was for a $1.6 billion jackpot, with details on winning numbers, prize tiers, and how late you can buy tickets in Michigan.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• HollyDazzle
  Michigan Renaissance Festival , 12600 Dixie Hwy , Holly
  5:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals- CANCELLED
  Fenton, MI Calendar
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City Hall Closed
  City of Linden , 132 E Broad St , Linden
• Christmas Eve-City Hall Closed
  Fenton, MI Calendar
• Office Closed for Christmas
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center , 150 S Leroy St , Fenton

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day- City Hall Closed
  Fenton, MI Calendar
• Planning Commission- CANCELLED
  Fenton, MI Calendar
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Museum Open
  Old Mill Museum , 366 Mill St , Ortonville
  10:00 am
• Hazy Treescape
  Painting with a Twist , 17155 Silver Pkwy , Fenton
  12:00 pm

Monday December 29

• The Draft Sports Bar – Swartz Creek
  The Draft Sports Bar & Grille , 9128 Miller Rd , Swartz Creek
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve- City Hall Closed
  Fenton, MI Calendar
• Tri County Ninja – Adaptive Ninja
  Tri County Ninja & Collectibles , 14283 Fenton Rd , Fenton
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Grand Blanc. Apply here.
• Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Grand Blanc. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Blanc here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burton

• Bentley Community Schools opens new preschool building (abc12.com)

Flint

• Flint helps people ‘warm up' for the holidays (wnem.com)
• Flint ‘adopt-a-grandparent' holiday event brings smiles to seniors (abc12.com)
• Flint Firebirds' Jimmy Lombardi signs NHL contract from LA Kings (midmichigannow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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