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🌱 Patch AM: Flint Township police still need answers in LaQuandra Slater’s disappearance

Coming up: Exploring Autumn on the Flint Patch calendar

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Greetings Flint! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flint Township police still need answers in LaQuandra Slater's disappearance
  • What Flint's new $17.5M safety campus and Berston expansion will bring
  • How Canada's new GM deal could change overtime at Flint's truck plant

Also on today's calendar: Tuesday Bike Night and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LaQuandra Shavonne Slater, 38: Car Found Abandoned After Her 2016 Disappearance (ourblackgirls.com) — Flint-area residents are being reminded about the still-unsolved 2016 disappearance of LaQuandra "Shay V" Slater, whose car was found abandoned near Atherton and Van Slyke roads in Flint Township. The story revisits her case details, family concerns, and renewed Crime Stoppers appeals, and urges anyone with information to contact Flint Township Police or Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Former K-Mart to house Ollie's Bargain Outlet, field house expansion progresses and more Flint-area news (mlive.com) — Flint residents are seeing big changes, from a $17.5 million regional police and fire training campus breaking ground in the city to the near-completion of Berston Field House's major expansion on the north side. The roundup also covers a Flint homicide charge, a councilman's election-law case, a vehicle hitting a nearby diner, and other Genesee County developments affecting daily life.
   

3. What Canadian autoworkers' new contract with GM means for trucks (freep.com subscription) — GM's new deal with Canadian autoworkers could ease some of the heavy-duty truck production burden on Flint's plant, potentially affecting overtime but not eliminating local work. The article explains how shifting more GMC Sierra output to Oshawa fits into GM's broader North American truck strategy and what it might mean for workers on both sides of the border.
   

4. Pets of the week: Felicity is a chunky angel. Tommy is extremely handsome. (mlive.com) — If you're looking to adopt near Flint, Genesee County Animal Care in Flint Township is highlighting Felicity, a playful, people-loving dog, and Tommy, a friendly FIV-positive cat. The shelter outlines fees, no-appointment-needed walk-in hours, and what kind of homes would best fit each pet, making it easy for local families to bring one home soon.
   

5. Spirit acquire forward Braidy Wassilyn from London Knights in exchange for Carson Harmer (wnem.com) — Flint hockey fans will see the Firebirds visit Saginaw on September 19 for the Spirit's home opener, giving locals an early-season road trip option. The article details Saginaw's trade for forward Braidy Wassilyn and recaps his strong OHL track record and current NHL rookie camp experience.
   

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    Tuesday September 15
  • Exploring Autumn →
    Flint Children's Museum, 1602 University Avenue, Flint
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    We are so proud of him. I don't follow much basketball but I do try to keep up with anyone from Flint or Flint ties. my Aunt (Carla Roper-Kyle) just… (Nextdoor Grand Traverse District)
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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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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