Cheri Hardmon
Anchor/Reporter
Flint, MI
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Cheri Hardmon joined the ABC 12 news team in 2017. The Michigan native is happy to return to Mid-Michigan after working at tv stations in Connecticut and West Michigan. If you have a story idea, you can send it to cheri.hardmon@abc12.com
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Local woman starts petition to remove Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners.
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Genesee County Medical Examiners Office sees workload increase.
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The primary will take place next Tuesday, August 3rd.
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The program helps residents obtain work materials or final training pieces they need to get jobs.
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As ABC 12 told you, last week-- the commissioners paid themselves thousands of dollars in COVID “hazard pay” with Chairman Jeremy Root receiving the largest amount of 25-thousand dollars.
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Flint Kappa Alpha Psi to host COVID-19 vaccine/testing clinic and food giveaway.
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Grand Blanc woman wins $1 million dollar MI Shot to Win sweepstakes prize.
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”The last words I remember him saying was don’t hurt my mama,” Beatrice Townsend said of her son’s death on the witness stand Friday.
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new concern tonight for police officers in several mid Michigan communities-- electric scooters. As they share the road with vehicles of all sizes.
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The University of Michigan-- announcing Thursday a major overhaul in how the University addresses allegations of sexual assault.
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Dog found stabbed in Tuscola County: Sheriff, Animal Shelter investigating.
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Plan for new Saginaw County Animal Care and Control building moving forward
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Biden Administration EPA visits Flint Community Water Testing Lab.
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Genesee County Landbank Authority begins demolition on 37 Flint blighted homes.
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Saginaw reports decrease in crime for first half of 2021.
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The ‘MI Shot to Win’ sweepstakes will give vaccinated residents a chance to win a combined total of more than $5 million in cash and nearly $500,000 in scholarships through a lottery raffle.
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Bay City Public Safety has a new tool to help in those efforts out on the water.
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The Bay City Fireworks Festival will once light up the skies in celebration of Independence Day.
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Two energy companies were working on restoring power to the area and clean up tons of debris and downed trees from Saturday’s tornado.
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The Midland Police Department has become a draw for those seeking a first-time career in law enforcement or a good move for experienced officers.
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Berston Bicycle Club Project gears up to get kids moving this summer.
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21- year old Samir Banks was arrested in Detroit after an 8 month manhunt. Wednesday, Banks went before a judge to face murder charges.
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Surveillance cameras that have caught illegal dumpers in the act.
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We’re Dough bakery in Flint has bounced back from the verge of closing and now is thriving.
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Wheeler competes this Thursday-- And Quiara also graduates from CMU in the Fall. She will go on to the Masters program.
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Village of Sanford added to list of communities impacted by Republic Services waste removal delays.
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Most people in Michigan have heard of the West Nile Virus--but this summer you will need to protect yourself against another mosquito-borne virus.
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Board of Regents extends ‘Go Blue Guarantee’ free tuition to U of M Flint students.
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Governor Whitmer declares June 17 Essential Worker Appreciation Day.
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At a press conference in Ann Arbor Wednesday, the group - says they were abused by former team doctor Robert Anderson... and they say the university knew - and covered it up.
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Students staff and alumni from all three campuses gathered at Mckinnon Plaza in Flint Wednesday-- calling for equity by the Board of Regents. By investing $100 million over the next 5 years across the three locations.
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Longtime community leader honored in Saginaw.
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Republic Services struggles to keep up with waste removal in several Mid Michigan communities.
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United Way of Genesee County “Stock up” food drive launches.
Bo knew: son of former U of M football coach told Schembechler about team doctor sexual abuse.
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Genesee Co Jail IGNITE graduates largest class to date.
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Isabella Co. murder suspect out on bond at time of crime spree.
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The hearing was cut short after he displayed rude and disruptive behavior.
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Trials resume in Saginaw County, to be held at Dow Event and Horizon Conference Centers
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UAW Local 598 Chairman Eric Welter, who represents works at Flint Assembly, said the plant needs 400 to 500 more workers right now.
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The production increase announced Thursday means workers at the GM Flint Assembly Plant will not get the traditional summer shutdown.
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They took part in the first Expungement Fair made possible after the passage of Michigan’s Clean Slate legislation.
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Fenton is entering contract negotiations with with a new company, GFL, to replace Republic Services as the exclusive trash and waste removal service.
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Grand Blanc Township Supervisor Scott Bennett said their recycling service will resume this week.
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Mid Michigan Health offers financial incentive for employee vaccinations.
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Horace Peterson has been behind bars for 48 years. His grandson, ESPN journalist Eric Woodyard, believes he should have been released years ago.