Daily
Flint
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Johnson Pharmacy, founded by local pharmacist Mark Johnson and his son Joseph, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Tuesday, April 15 at 927 S. Saginaw St – its downtown location is across from the Genesee Circuit Courthouse and Genesee County Jail. The event will feature light refreshments and incentives including a $25 Visa gift card for new customers and a prize drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Troopers responded to a drive-by shooting on Perry Street in Flint at around 6:45 p.m. on April 1st and arrested four suspects from a Chevrolet Blazer on Dupont Street — seizing illegal firearms including five fully automatic guns — while a victim was hit by gunfire. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chef Andre Rush—celebrity chef and military veteran—led culinary events for Mott Community College students on Wednesday with a Future Chef's Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a book signing at the Capitol Theatre, and will finish the Distinguished Chef Series with the Hands That Feed the Future Gala tonight. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint city officials will demolish a fire-damaged church on Saginaw Street because crumbling walls and falling bricks pose a safety hazard—community block dollars will cover nearly $200,000 in emergency demolition costs. The project will also salvage and refurbish the church’s intact bell—helping preserve a piece of the building’s history. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Genesee County Road Commission announced plans to pave busy Green Road in Atlas Township this summer and finish the work in the fall as contractors have cleared trees for the $1.6-million project. An open house will be held on April 10 from 6-7 p.m. at the Atlas Township office to review maps and plans—residents are divided on whether the new pavement will ease travel or speed up traffic. MLive
- ➤ Flint City Council met with police and fire department leaders on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget—police chief Terence Green said the department planned to reduce violent crime and build community ties while fire officials aim to boost recruitment and update facilities. The council will hold more budget hearings in the coming months until the budget is finalized. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flint-area boys basketball fans can now vote for their Dream Teams by choosing their top 5 players from 11 nominees & help shape the final roster until April 9. Results will be revealed on April 10 & the winning team will be celebrated. MLive
- ➤ Local readers are invited to cast their votes + choose their top 5 players from 11 Dream Team selections + and the winners for Player of the Year and Dream Team will be announced on April 10. MLive
- ➤ The Firebirds won Game 3 against the Rangers on Tuesday night when Day made 38 saves — Pitre and Wang scored in the third period to secure a 2-0 win at the Dort Financial Center in Flint. MLive
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Cold - Tour 2025
6-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rocking journey of Cold live in Flint this April.
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Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs with ease as we help you unload.
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Nothing More Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Nothing More with special guest Mike's Dead.
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Tom Papa Live Show
9 PM – 12 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Tom Papa.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Ticket info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals of Kayla MacMillan and her ensemble in a night of inspiring music.
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Linden Varsity Baseball at Carman-Ainsworth
12-1:45 p.m. — Carman-Ainsworth High School — Free entry — Witness a thrilling non-conference matchup as Linden takes on the Carman-Ainsworth varsity baseball team.
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Dragons and Mythical Beasts
7-11 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly experience — Enter a magical world of myths and legends with interactive storytelling and fantastical discoveries.
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt
4:30 PM — Mott Park — Free entry — Enjoy a colorful hunt for eggs along with fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting.
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Cory Marks Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets vary — Experience diverse sounds from Cory Marks and his latest single 'A Different Kind Of Year'.
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Tribute to Family Values Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets from $41 — Experience a tribute concert paying homage to family values in a lively atmosphere.
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