Good morning, Flint.

Swartz Creek Community Schools will hold virtual interviews for six superintendent candidates at 5 p.m. on Feb.

18 and 19, with public viewing at 8354 Cappy Lane, and will follow with a meet and greet plus community forum on Feb. 24 and final interviews on Feb. 25.

At Davison High School (1250 N.

Oak Road), officials completed a $1.5M upgrade to a fire alarm and suppression system that now uses clear voice instructions during emergencies. The project was done after a failed inspection and passed a fire and building inspection on Dec. 29.

The Michigan Secretary of State's Office suspended On the Move Driving School Friday at 4050 W.

Pierson Road in Mt. Morris Township — the school is barred from in-class and on-road instruction amid allegations of using uncertified instructors and faulty recordkeeping while further investigation continues.

Governor Whitmer’s proposed 2027 budget omits the $5 million annual funding used to support Flint water crisis school programs for Genesee County students affected by lead exposure.

Education officials say the removal of this support creates a gap and they hope the governor will address the need.

Genesee County officials postponed a decision to hire a construction manager for the recycling center at the former McDonald Dairy on Chavez Drive on Feb.

11 because cost estimates have reached $10 million (with risks of further increases). The board will reassess funding and project details before moving forward.

Flint residents who received property claim payments from the water crisis settlement are getting federal 1099 forms in the mail, causing confusion over tax liability — the City said the forms come from the payment administrator and tax experts recommend checking for possible interest accrual.

The city is partnering with local organizations to add Narcan kiosks at five Flint sites.

Mayor Neeley announced the plan at Guiding Light Church yesterday — kits will be installed at the Mays Center, McKinley Center, Clio Road Service Center, and City Hall.

A historic building at 703 S.

Grand Traverse St. will become the Sit Down Taproom and Purveyor, a restaurant themed on Flint’s 1936-37 Sit-Down Strike. The project will use a $250K grant and local tax abatement, with a total capital investment of $834,500 — part of Gov. Whitmer’s revitalization plan.

Lake Fenton sophomore Alex Ostrander broke two program records at the MISCA Meet on Saturday, Jan.

31 at the Venema Aquatic Center and earned Flint-area Athlete of the Week honors with 1,733 votes; he is the season's first swimmer to receive the honor.

Flint-area girls basketball rankings were updated after Goodrich clinched the division title with an 18-0 record while Owosso earned entry in the top 10 with a four-game win streak & other teams saw changes; updated rankings will be issued every Thursday.

The Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame named its Class of 2026 on Feb.

10 at the Flint Public Library, with inductees from Flint Northern including ex-NBA player Desmon Farmer and three teams from 1995. Its 40th ceremony will be on March 22 at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center.

Flint Motorcycle Swap Meet

9 AM – 3 PM — Dort Financial Center — Admission Fee TBD — Explore numerous vendors offering motorcycle parts, gear, and more at this local favorite.

FREE Family Nights at Sloan Museum of Discovery

5-7 p.m. — Sloan Museum of Discovery — Free — Celebrate the seasons with hands-on activities and family fun for little ones and their siblings.

Tax Foreclosure Clinic

If you are a Genesee County homeowner struggling to pay property taxes - there's HOPE! Come to the Property Tax Clinic at the Genesee County Administration Building Community Room from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on March 13, 2026, for advice and/or assistance with completing a HOPE tax exemption application.

17th Annual Basic Needs Fair

10 AM – 1 PM — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Discover resources to meet essential community needs at this annual fair.