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Flint
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flint’s Downtown Development Authority warns drivers to expect crowded downtown on Thursday due to fallen officer Charles Redmond’s funeral at First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m., with visitations on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-8 p.m. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 123-year-old steam locomotive at Crossroads Village will get a $1.3 million rebuild funded by the Charles Stewart Mott grant given to Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission. The restoration work will take two to three years and will update its boiler tubes and perform minor boiler repairs. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Genesee Intermediate School District will host a free Preschool Enrollment Kickoff event at Flint Children’s Museum from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 1, where parents can learn about early childhood programs & explore museum exhibits. Flint Beat
- ➤ Mott Community College board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in RTC Auditorium (Room 1005) to review a complaint alleging that President Shaunda Richardson-Snell asked a guest if he had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, with trustees set to prepare a response. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint is on the verge of securing senior services funding for the Mays Center as Genesee County commissioners gave initial approval to a $54,744 contract last week; the decision may be finalized tomorrow (pending additional program plans). 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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