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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On Thursday- Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive to help residents of Benton Harbor have access to safe drinking water, and the acceleration of lead service line replacements to be completed in 18 months.
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Virus spread was 62% higher in school districts without mask rules- where the infection rate averaged 73 cases per 100 thousand students by late September.
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There has also been 15 homicides this year, compared to 26 in 2020.
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The new shelter at about 23-thousand square feet, will be three times the size of the current one and will include dog runs, a training room to hold adoptions as well as more parking.
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In addition to clearing the three faculty members, the investigation also made some recommendations on how the university can enhance training around sexual misconduct reporting and allow students enrolled in the internship program to offer feedback on their environment.
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As the city deals with a surge in violent crime- the Saginaw Police will soon have another way to track down suspects after city council approved a $273,000 federal grant for the purchase of high definition cameras to help officers identify suspects.
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The Bay County Health Department has begun offering the COVID vaccine booster at the drive-thru vaccination clinics at Delta College.
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City leaders have been looking for solutions to curb the gun violence in Saginaw and Boensch says Saturday’s Guns and Ammunition Amnesty Day is a way to begin that process.
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Whitt wants kids to think long and hard before taking part in these challenges.
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One of the people Woodyard already convinced to take a second look at his grandfather’s case, was Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.
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As part of the state’s $75 million MI Safe Communities package, the Governor announced Thursday, $6.35 million will be used to tackle the issue of illegal guns.
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Howard says they see all kinds of repairs needed-- as people look to hang on to their vehicles longer since new ones have become more difficult to find and purchase.
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The bi-partsian package of bills includes a 30-year maximum sentence and/or a $30,000 fine for anyone injures a minor while shooting into a house or vehicle.
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Saturday, the organization hosted a pop-up event with vendors to raise money for a future safe house for survivors in Genesee County.
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Both are currently being held at the Genesee County Jail awaiting charges.
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Saturday, the non profit hosted a free “basketball and life skills” academy at Hamady High School for boys and girls from 5th through 8th grade.
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Employees and supporters protest vaccine mandate at Ascension Genesys Hospital
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These homeowners believe drag racing is responsible for the disturbance taking place in their community.
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Flynn says at least 4 or 5 other churches have been targeted by thieves.
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The Empowering Survivors Legislative Package seeks to retroactively enable survivors to file suit for damages.
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The market on Court Street and the surrounding area have been the scene of several acts of violence including a shooting in broad daylight recently.
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The cause is near and dear to owner Kate White, who received a scary brain cancer diagnosis in 2019.
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It’s an opportunity for Michiganders to remove old convictions from their public record and have a clean slate.
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The new law requires financial institutions like banks and credit unions to train employees and put in place procedures to better recognize signs of financial exploitations and take action to prevent a scam from taking place.
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Genesee County is one of just a handful of counties taking part in the pilot program.
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The New Lothrop Area School District is bringing in a specialist for contact tracing.
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Mayor Sheldon Neeley says the city recently sent out letters to more than 130 commercial property owners with an extremely past due balance.
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Veenhuis said that there are things homeowners can do before flooding occurs to prevent it from happening.
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One of the places Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley says is under the spotlight, the Cheers Market located on Court Street. The market has recently been the scene of several disturbances including a shooting that took place last week in broad daylight.
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Officials at Mott Community College recognize the challenges students face while attending college some of those challenges are obvious ones, but they also recognize there are some that are not so clear.
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The two Saginaw County women possibly being held against their will, have been found safe Friday night.
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Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw Township held a job fair for seasonal help as employers have been struggling to fill jobs for months.
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After months of conversations with the district, a federal lawsuit has been filed by Simmons and attorney Herbert Sanders on behalf of Jurnee.
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Nearly 50,000 union workers at GM plants all across the country walked off the job and onto the picket line.
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“Our goal is simply to have a provider that understands that if they stay on that M-15 corridor that they would be able to take the calls that would come to them. It’s an economical issue for ambulance companies,” said Atlas Township Supervisor Shirley Kautman-Jones.
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Allegations of abuse by Nassar were brought to the agency in 2015--but a Justice Department report released in July brought to light the failure to take action until years later.
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The Sheriff said Henderson likely contracted the virus while on duty at the jail.
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The bar he set for himself to restore this very special car was high -- all the way to the heavens.
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Thousands of people will be in Frankenmuth for the Autofest and after a year off due to COVID-19, local businesses are happy for it’s return.
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It is estimated that more than 9 million people across the nation will lose their unemployment benefits today.
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The Labor Day walk has been part of the Frankenmuth community since 1986.
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Saturday, the organization was at Fireman’s Park in Clio to raise money to make sure children in Genesee County have a good holiday season.
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30 dogs and kittens arrived at the Humane Society of Midland County Friday afternoon from Louisiana, where shelters are overwhelmed with animals following the devastation by Hurricane Ida.
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The dealership normally would have 600 to 700 new vehicles to sell this time of year. On Thursday, there was just one vehicle.
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So in order continue to provide those students with in-person learning, Bigelow said the district is taking part in a program launched by the Bay County Health Department, to conduct rapid COVID testing within the schools.
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The Bay County Health Department program first launched the rapid testing program in the spring through a pilot program. Its now expanded for use at all schools in Bay County this year.
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He is currently being held at the Arenac County Jail, awaiting arraignment.
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Brandt’s office recently discovered the first case of the West Nile Virus in mosquitos in Bay County this year.
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In addition to weekly testing for the unvaccinated beginning Sep.6, the university will also require masks while inside campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status with a few exceptions.
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The goal is to vaccinate 60 people living in the shelter and 40 people living unsheltered.