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Flint
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FLEX High in Flint is hosting a community event on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at the North Flint campus. ABC 12
- ➤ Montrose downtown building will become five apartments and business space with a $944K state grant, while a former Flint law office is set to turn into Sit Down Taproom & Purveyor with $100K in tax incentives and a $250K Build MI grant to honor union history. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rych Wicks Candles, an interactive candle-making bar at 522 S. Saginaw St., hosted a creative workshop on Feb. 19 where visitors blended scents to design custom candles. The business, founded by local entrepreneurs, has quickly become a downtown hub for private parties and community connection. Flint Beat
- ➤ Lucky's Steakhouse in Davison was ordered to close on Thursday by the Genesee County Health Department after inspectors found six health violations, leaving longtime employees without work. Affected staff expressed shock over the sudden loss of income and uncertainty about their future. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Scalawags Whitefish & Chips opened its Jackson location on Feb. 15 at 1200 W. Parnall Road in Blackman Township; the restaurant owned by Mindy Ozenberger and Taylor Wager offers Northern Michigan-style whitefish, chowder and hand-breaded chicken, drawing diners from nearby communities. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sloan Museum of Discovery will host its annual Galentine’s Day celebration Friday, Feb. 27 from 6-10 p.m. at 1221 E. Kearsley St. with over 70 local vendors, free karaoke, nail services, and a scavenger hunt that benefits Shelter of Flint—sponsored by Dort Financial Credit Union. MLive
- ➤ FIM has announced a series of family-friendly shows in Flint designed for all ages, with performances scheduled to begin soon — ticket details and schedules are available on the official website. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Mott Community College board postponed action on a complaint that president Shaunda Richardson-Snell engaged in religious proselytizing while in her official role. The board will consider a public statement (Monday) as it reviews feedback from over two dozen community members. Flint Beat
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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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