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Good morning Flint! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why paid protesters may target Abdul El-Sayed's Flint town hall
  • Need a free breast cancer check in Flint this month?
  • Did Google Maps really catch a sidewalk tattoo session in Flint?

Also on today's calendar: FREE Community Trunk-or-Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 61, low: 36.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Conservative PAC paying College Republicans to disrupt Abdul El-Sayed's rallies, group chat messages seem to show (michigandaily.com) — A conservative activist group is reportedly offering University of Michigan College Republicans $200 each to attend Abdul El-Sayed's Flint town hall and disrupt it with boos and coordinated questions. Messages show organizers framing it as a paid effort to damage the Democratic Senate candidate's image, while El-Sayed's campaign insists his events already draw strong, unpaid community turnout.
   

2. Free breast cancer screening event taking place at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute in Flint (mlive.com) — Free breast cancer screenings are being offered in Flint on Oct. 23 at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, with walk-ins welcome from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults 18 and older can be examined by a physician, and uninsured or underinsured residents may receive follow-up mammograms at no cost. Genesee County residents can even arrange free transportation to the event.
   

3. Is That Really a Tattoo Session on a Flint Sidewalk? (sportsradio987.com) — A quirky Google Maps image from 2025 appears to show a tattoo session happening right on a Flint sidewalk, complete with a folding chair and makeshift setup. The writer confirms the scene is real and reflects on how street-view cameras capture odd everyday moments. The piece also nods to Flint's music history and beloved local bars.
   

4. Gubernatorial candidate Benson stops by Flint healthcare worker's home (abc12.com) — A Michigan gubernatorial candidate visited a Flint home healthcare worker to better understand the challenges of caring for loved ones with serious health issues. Their conversation focused on union support, funding, and policies to improve conditions for caregivers. Both major candidates outlined differing approaches to making healthcare work more sustainable across Michigan.
   

5. Horton placed on house arrest for bond violation (thealpenanews.com) — A child abuse case from Alcona County includes a critical chapter in Flint, where the injured infant was transferred to Hurley Medical Center before being moved to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Now, defendant Sabrina Horton has tested positive for methamphetamine, prompting a judge to tighten her bond conditions and place her on house arrest ahead of sentencing next week.
   

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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