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Flint
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Olson family held its second annual Nathan Olson Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament at Grand Blanc Lanes to raise funds for skilled trades scholarships and suicide prevention in memory of Nathan Olson, who loved cornhole and dreamed of starting a plumbing and electric business. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Uncle Ray's Dairyland in Fenton reopened on Valentine's Day after closing on Dec. 30, welcoming customers to enjoy its 48th season of in-house ice cream made in small batches. Co-owner Dave Durant expressed excitement as visitors came from across the state to celebrate the reopening. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UM-Flint’s Board of Regents approved a $40M expansion for the College of Innovation & Technology, which will add a 40,000 sqft building with advanced labs, classrooms & a mega lab to boost hands-on learning in robotics, AI and other emerging fields. The project will open in 2028 and aims to drive workforce development in Flint. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pot O' Gold Races
10 PM — Downtown Flint — Prices range from $15 to $50 — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with races and festivities for all ages in Flint.
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Flint Under the Stars
7-11:59 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info unavailable — Experience the intense and immersive sound of Cult Therapy, formed in Flint.
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