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Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County Animal Control held an emergency adoption event on Feb. 17 after rescuing 60+ animals from a Flint Township home to create space in the shelter. People paid $10 to adopt pets + support continued care. Mid-Michigan Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Atlas North apartment complex in Swartz Creek left eight families without homes and caused minor damage to three units, while state police will inspect the scene on Monday, Feb. 23 to determine the cause and no injuries were reported. MLive
- ➤ A fire at Atlas North Apartments in Swartz Creek on Saturday morning burned eight units and left eight families homeless, though no injuries were reported (Red Cross is assisting victims). ABC 12
- ➤ A fire at the Atlas North apartment complex in Swartz Creek left eight families homeless on Saturday morning — firefighters reported no injuries despite damage to three units. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Torch Bar and Grill in downtown reopened to serve customers seven days a week, featuring its top-rated burgers + free popcorn in its historic space on Buckham Alley. Owners say full hours bring a return to normal after nearly five years of limited service. MLive
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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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Flint Firebirds vs. London Knights
7-11:59 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Ticket prices vary — Come watch an exciting ECHL rivalry game between the Firebirds and Knights.
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