🌱 Patch AM: Second suspect charged in high‑profile Fenton Township assault case

Good morning to you Fenton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Second suspect charged in high‑profile Fenton Township assault case
• What did Linden's candidates promise at the Fenton-area forum?

Also on today's calendar: Kyle Mikolajczyk AKA Kyle313 at Spicer Orchards Farm Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Second man charged in sexual assault case involving local businessman (wnem.com) — A Fenton Township sexual assault investigation involving a well‑known Genesee County businessman has expanded, with a second man now facing multiple criminal sexual conduct charges and kidnapping. Prosecutors say the alleged assault happened at a Fenton Township home in 2022, and both defendants remain presumed innocent while a judge reviews whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.
   

• Meet the Candidates event gives Linden voters look at local races (abc12.com) — Fenton-area residents just got a closer look at who will lead neighboring Linden, as the Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet the Candidates forum at the Loose Senior Center. Attendees heard mayoral and council hopefuls outline priorities and answer voter questions, helping local residents prepare for decisions on the November ballot.
   

📸 Around Fenton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Arts and Culture Commission →
  Fenton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Football @ Linden
  Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Kyle Mikolajczyk AKA Kyle313 at Spicer Orchards Farm Market →
  Spicer Orchards Farm Market, Fenton
  10:00 am
• Fenton Bluegrass Festival →
  Fenton MI
  12:00 pm
• Learn to paint like Bob Ross in Fenton →
  fenton SLPR, 150 s leroy st, fenton
  1:00 pm
Monday October 12
• City Council →
  Fenton MI
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Parks and Recreation Board →
  Fenton MI
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Wade Rouse Author Talk →
  Fenton MI
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Fourth Annual Storytelling Festival →
  Fenton MI
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Kyle Mikolajczyk AKA Kyle313 at Spicer Orchards Farm Market →
  Spicer Orchards Farm Market, Fenton
  2:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Open Office Hours - Fenton →
  Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce, 104 S. Adelaide St., Fenton
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Downtown Development Authority →
  Fenton MI
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Grand Blanc

• U.S. Chamber honors McDonald Rivet during Grand Blanc tour stop (abc12.com)
• Local music shops hosts listening parties for new Greta Van Fleet album (midmichigannow.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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