🌱 How a former Burton detective became a countywide police leader
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In today's newsletter:
- How a former Burton detective became a countywide police leader
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy, breezy; a p.m. shower, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 40.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rep. BeGole recognizes immense impact of retiring Genesee Metro Police Chief (gophouse.org) — Burton readers may recognize Chief Matt Bade, who spent 24 years with the Burton Police Department, as he’s honored by a state representative while retiring from leading the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County. His career included rising to detective in Burton, helping build a regional department, and championing programs to improve vehicle inspections and protect children. 
📸 Around Burton
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Upcoming Events in
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Skies Over Michigan
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
3:00 pm -
T-Rex | Greatest Of All Tyrants
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48503
4:00 pm -
BMS Band Concert
Bentley Community Schools 1180 N Belsay Rd, Burton, MI 48509, USA
6:30 pm -
Young Aurora Chasers
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48503
7:00 pm -
Skies Over Michigan
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
3:00 pm -
T-Rex | Greatest Of All Tyrants
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48503
4:00 pm -
Queen: From Mercury With Love
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
7:00 pm -
Dark Side: The Light Show
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48503
8:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Muffins with Mom
Brendel Elementary School Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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Grandparents Night
Indian Hill Elementary School Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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GBHS SPRING CHOIR CONCERT
Grand Blanc High School Grand Blanc, MI 48439
7:00 pm -
Track Meet @ Brandon
West Middle School Brandon High School, 1025 S Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
4:15 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Sanitation Employee Jobs in Burton. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Burton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flint
- Flint starts construction season with Longway Boulevard resurfacing (mlive.com)
- Mott Foundation commits up to $100M for new Flint high school (flintbeat.com)
- Expensive cars, top fashion: Flint makes prom look better than the Met Gala (mlive.com)
Grand Blanc
- She's never lost a match in her league, and this Grand Blanc tennis star is just getting started (mlive.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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