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🌱 Flushing man faces life in prison after mother’s murder conviction.

Coming up on the Flushing Patch calendar: Swartz Creek at Flushing

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  • Flushing man faces life in prison after mother's murder conviction.

Also on today's calendar: Swartz Creek Dragons Volleyball at Flushing and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flushing man found guilty of murdering his mother (midmichigannow.com) — A Flushing man has been convicted of murdering his 71-year-old mother inside their Autumn Drive home, with evidence from local police and state crime lab tying him to the crime. He now faces mandatory life in prison without parole, with sentencing set for November 16, 2026, bringing some closure to a case that deeply shook the Flushing community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How a six year old picks his career.
    We passed a sign for a collision service. The six year old said "I could do that. I am really good at bumper cars. I can make collisions anywhere". (Nextdoor Ambleside Dr/Primrose Ln)
  • I am looking for someone who knows how to remodel
    Flooring, drywall, light framing This is mobile home work If interested please reach out Will lead to more work (Nextdoor Riverview Downtown)
  • Memorial Healthcare posted a job opening for Medical Assistant - Certified or Non Certified in Flushing. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Flushing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flushing here.

🗞 Nearby News

Swartz Creek

  • Grand Blanc Township LDS church begins to rebuild after deadly attack (detroitnews.com)

Flint

  • Inaugural Vehicle City Film Festival brings screenings, networking opportunities to Flint (mlive.com)
  • Mental health event at Flint City Hall offers tools, support (abc12.com)
  • Flint honors Rev. Dr. H.B. Dixson with honorary street renaming ceremony (theflintcouriernews.com)

Ok Flushing! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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