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Flint
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sweet Afterthoughts bakery in Burton will close on Saturday, Feb. 28 after five years because of lower sales. Owner Diane Rhines—who called the decision heartbreaking—plans to continue baking at home while hoping the next owner fosters strong community ties. MLive
- ➤ Lucky's Steakhouse in Davison Township plans to reopen soon after addressing six health code violations that forced its closure last week, as it updates its kitchen & facility to serve the community for another 30 years. ABC 12
- ➤ Moms In Business International is launching a networking community for women entrepreneurs with its first in-person event on Friday, Feb. 27 at Evers and Ollie in Flushing from 5 to 7 p.m. — a monthly, child-friendly series aimed at connecting business owners — and tickets cost $20. Flint Beat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flint’s Office of Public Health and Men’s Health 1st have launched a 12-month education and screening program to boost men’s physical, mental & emotional well-being. Enrollment is open at Mays Senior and Community Center at 1002 W. Home Avenue. Mid-Michigan Now
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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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Mid Michigan Pet Expo 2026
2-8 p.m. — Magoo's Pet Outlet — $10 adults, $5 youth, free for kids and pets — Celebrate a dog-friendly weekend filled with pet vendors and training demos while supporting a great cause.
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