Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hurley Medical Center in Flint welcomed its first baby of 2025, Iris Elyza Koch, on January 1. MLive
- ➤ Catholic Charities provides safe, warm shelters for homeless men, women, and children in Flint during winter, open until March 31. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Genesee County residents reported an unusually high level of gunfire on New Year's Eve 2024, leading to property damage and heightened local concern. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flint Police Chief Terence Green confirmed that a widely shared Facebook post claiming a girl was kidnapped in Flint is a hoax, clarifying the individual is a runaway with no public threat. Mid-Michigan Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Genesee County judge approved bond condition adjustments for Rajinder Minhas, allowing him to travel for business despite facing charges for Flint River oil spills. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delrico Loyd, with a background as Flint City Council president and UAW senior leader, was appointed as the chair of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. MLive
- ➤ The Hasselbring Senior Center filed a civil complaint against the City of Flint, alleging misconduct and seeking damages for interference in its operations. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Genesee County officials, including the board chair, were sworn in for a new term in a ceremony led by Judge David Newblatt. Mid-Michigan Now
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Flint Under the Stars: Jam Bands Featuring The Outfit and Leroy
Enjoy an evening of lively music and dancing with local jam bands, The Outfit and Leroy, at the FIM Capitol Theatre.
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Carden International Circus: Family Fun Spectacle
The Carden International Circus invites families to experience a spectacular new show featuring amazing acts from aerial acrobats to magnificent animals.
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Carden International Circus 2025 Show
The Carden International Circus invites families to experience a new awe-inspiring show featuring acrobats, elephants, and more, promising a magical outing for all ages.
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Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins Boxing Match
Boxing champion Claressa Shields faces off against Danielle Perkins in a 10-round heavyweight bout for the WBC title at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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