Daily
Flint
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Flint-based nonprofit acquired the former Dort Meat Market on Dupont Street and plans to transform it into the Ubuntu Building, a hub for community-led healing, learning, and revitalization featuring programs in workforce development and youth leadership. MLive
- ➤ The Humane Society of Genesee County marked its 100th anniversary with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 8 & hosted a celebration at the shelter on South Dort Highway in Burton until 7 p.m., honoring a century of care for local animals. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Grand Blanc Township Firefighter Chris Keller won a $1,000 gift certificate from Gaines Jewelry for volunteering as a bell ringer with the Salvation Army Red Kettle over the holiday season. Salvation Army Major Randy Hellstrom drew his name from over 200 entries in Genesee County. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hustler’s Pizza & Billiards, a new family-operated pizza restaurant and pool hall in Mt. Morris, opens today at 8033 N. Dort Highway following months of renovations and strong community support. Customers can enjoy New York-style pizza in 20-inch pies or by the slice, eight Diamond pool tables, and plans for league play. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A high-speed EV charger was installed at the Sloan Museum of Discovery parking lot near the north entrance + 1221 E. Kearsley St on Thursday, Jan. 8, offering a fast charging option for electric vehicles. Mid-Michigan Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Flint Township Planning Commission met yesterday at 6:00 p.m. at the township building (1490 S. Dye Road) to review Ambers Wheat West, a proposal for 259 homes on 86 acres. The plan will build for-sale, rental, and townhomes in two phases from 2026 to 2030 (preserving 16 acres of wetlands). MLive
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NLCA Boys Varsity Basketball Game
7-8:15 p.m. — Michigan School for the Deaf — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity basketball team as they face off against New Life Christian Academy.
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Lego Club
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Combine the fun of LEGOs with coding in a creative environment for ages 8 and up.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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