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
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson calling out Republican lawmakers Thursday, over their efforts to change to the way Michiganders vote aimed at discouraging voters who turned out in historic numbers during the 2020 Presidential election.
GCCARD announced Wednesday that the county has been awarded a $12 million grant to help Genesee County residents facing eviction.
The Pastors and Elected Officials will also hold a rally Tuesday in Lansing --to speak out against the voter law reform bills.
Under the Clean Slate law, up to two felonies and four misdemeanors will be automatically cleared.
In-person and virtual for the 2021 HAP Crim Festival of Races.
Tessman said reaction to the post, which says the restaurant is short staffed because quote “no one wants to work anymore,” has been mixed.
This is the second graduating class since the program was launched last fall. This year’s class -- three former inmates were enrolled in the IN2WORK program. Receiving a training partnership with the food service company GCARD.
The post has been shared nearly 750 times -- and it’s got a lot of people talking.
A statement from Flint schools references a nearly 20% coronavirus test positivity rate in the city.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is reporting four Mid-Michigan hospitals are at or above 90% bed occupancy.
The Midland Center for the Arts hosted a mass vaccination clinic Monday for people age 16 and older.
The "Save Our Seniors, Michigan" rally will take place Saturday in Lansing at the state Capital starting at 9am.
Eligible students will receive Bridge Cards similar to debit cards - and can be used to buy food at stores, farmers markets, and online. This expansion could make approximately 200-thousand more Michigan college students eligible.
The judge granted the city permission to board up and cut off power to the remaining buildings.
The center is named after a woman who spent most of her life helping students succeed.
The University of Michigan-Flint announced today its plan to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for students in the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year.
The 3 men have been charged under the state's anti-terrorism law.
Thousands of residents in Genesee County are still waiting to receive their first dose of a COVID vaccine. Not because they don’t want it or are not yet eligible-- they just haven’t been able to schedule an appointment to receive it.
The State’s Board of Education Vice President, joined state school board members and parents who say they’re concerned -state lawmakers are pushing for schools to reopen.
The heavy weight of lifting the country up over a deadly virus has been planted squarely on the shoulders of healthcare workers. Nurses in particular-- have been weighed down by the strain of it all.
They are looking for registered nurses with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the community.
Another factor in opening up registration before April 5th-- the uptick in positive cases of coronavirus. Especially in schools.
It’s one of the top counties in Mid Michigan, with nearly 34 percent of it’s population having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That’s about 6 percent over the state average.
More shots in arms in the fight against COVID-19-- starting Monday. The eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine is expanding. Anyone 50 and older can now sign up to receive the vaccine- as well as those 16 and older with underlying health conditions.
Bay County Health Dept. prepares to begin vaccinating 50 and older residents.
Good Time’s Pizza owner speaks out following customer racial slur accusation.
Customer alleges racial slur by manager at Good Time’s Pizza in Saginaw Township.
More than 1300 clerks completed a bipartisan effort of more than 250 audits of the election results.
Many school districts, if they haven’t already - will return to school for in-person learning Monday, March 1st. That’s the date Governor Gretchen Whitmer recommended for districts to begin offering a hybrid plan. As for the Flint Community School District, at this point - there’s still no return date set.
State House Oversight Committee holds hearing on Whitmer Administration’s COVID nursing home policies.
But new state data suggests that hasn’t yet been the case for Black communities. The data shows a huge disparity in who has received COVID-19 vaccines in Michigan.
Delta College nursing students help administer COVID-19 vaccine at drive-thru clinic.
“We saw our distribution increase tremendously during 2020, we tapped over 50 million pounds, compared to the year before that was just around 30. said Food Bank of Eastern Michigan President and CEO, Kara Ross.
Local plumbing and heating company says melting snow and ice could result in sump pump failures.
Flint police officer helps 9-year old overcome fear of law enforcement.
For the first time since last March- students at Flint Community Schools were supposed to return to the classroom for in-person learning Monday. But late Friday- the district made the decision to delay it once again.
Nearly 100 Genesee County small businesses awarded COVID-19 related grants.
A parent’s concern over a Blue Lives Matter flag inside a classroom in the Atherton school district has led another district to take steps aimed at making sure all of its students feel safe and welcome.
It will be the second public forum for the Task Force that was created last August following the death of George Floyd.
Organizations like the United Way of Midland County and Home Housing Assistance have stepped up--to make sure Kenneth, his partner and others-- have a warm place to stay during the winter months.
The harsh reality of Michigan’s at times dangerously cold winter weather-- is why as people impacted by the May floods took the first steps towards recovery, organizations like the United Way of Midland County and Home to Stay Housing Assistance program began working on a plan to keep them safe and warm on a day like today.
Local mom outraged after “Blue Lives Matter” flag hung in Atherton HS classroom.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is prioritizing schools and students in her 2022 budget.
March 1st deadline looming for students to submit FAFSA applications.
3 years later: Green Hill residents in Midland move back in after being displaced by fire
Dr. Dismond died Friday at the age of 89. Leaving behind his beloved wife and dance partner of 62 years, Jan- as well as his children and grandchildren. And a community.
This Thursday, the county will hold a mass vaccination drive-thru clinic at the Dow Event Center.
Hamilton Community Health Network CEO looks to reassure Black Americans distrustful of COVID vaccine
As we make strides to vaccinate people against COVID-19-- the virus continues to disproportionately affect and kill Black people -- compared to their white counterparts. And that may not change anytime soon. Many believe distrust-- is what’s driving a large number of Black people away from the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tax Season: What you need to know about student loans, working from home and city taxes.