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In today's newsletter:

  • How Grand Blanc students are turning church-attack grief into gratitude.
  • What help Grand Blanc's new resiliency center is offering families now.
  • How Grand Blanc Township police changed training after the church attack.

Also on today's calendar: Free Mugs (black or white) offered during promo season and 7 more events.

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 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mich. students deliver thank-you gifts to first responders ahead of church attack anniversary (firerescue1.com) — West Middle School students in Grand Blanc are honoring local police and firefighters with nearly 200 gift bags and handwritten notes as the community marks one year since the deadly church attack. The project, funded by the Grand Blanc Relief Fund, helps students process grief while thanking first responders who supported the city and township.
   

2. A new resiliency center helps survivors of Grand Blanc attack 'thrive' (detroitnews.com) — A new Advocacy, Recovery and Connection Center has opened on South Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc to support survivors of last year's church attack and the wider community. Run by Genesee Health System with federal funding, it offers counseling, case management, kids' groups, and classes on food, fitness, and stress, giving local families a consistent place to heal and reconnect.
   

3. Police chief reflects on response to Grand Blanc Township church attack one year later (wnem.com) — Grand Blanc Township's police chief is looking back one year after the deadly attack at the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, highlighting how training and quick action stopped the gunman within minutes. He also describes the emotional toll on first responders and the township's push to support them, including opening The ARC resiliency center and urging residents to speak up about troubling behavior.
   

4. Grand Blanc Latter-day Saints mark 1 year since church shooting (deseret.com) — In Grand Blanc, Latter-day Saints are marking one year since the church shooting by breaking ground for a new stake center on the same site and sharing how they've coped with trauma. Survivors describe harrowing escapes, ongoing therapy, strong community support, and how faith and rebuilding are helping them and their children slowly reclaim a sense of safety.
   

5. Powerball winning numbers, results for Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 (bnd.com) — Michigan's latest Powerball drawing reached a $389 million jackpot, and Grand Blanc gets a shoutout as home to the state's largest-ever winning ticket, sold at Food Castle in January 2024. The piece explains current winning numbers, drawing times, ticket deadlines, and how Power Play and Double Play options work for Michigan players.
   

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    Tuesday September 29
  • Skies Over Michigan
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    • Wednesday September 30
  • Ooky Spooky Light Show
    Sloan Museum, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
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  • There was a huge coyote in my backyard just now - it ran when I yelled to get my dogs to come back.
    This is the second time it's been seen in my yard. My yard is surrounded on every side by houses, so I think it's strange that this is the second… (Nextdoor Sleepy Hollow and Beyond)
  • Hey neighbors, please have your kids avoid the area between Copley Road and Old Franklin rd for a bit.
    We have a rabid raccoon that has been in the road and around the area in front of 5594 old Franklin. The police have been called since animal control… (Nextdoor Williamsburg Farms)
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