Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Lydia Starrs will become vice president of community impact at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint effective May 11, where she will lead grant making, scholarships and community leadership efforts.
Starrs, promoted from senior program officer, brings nearly a decade of local service to the role.
🎓 Education
District voters rejected a sinking fund millage for Linden Community Schools on Tuesday — the proposal would have raised funds from 2027 to 2036 with 1,130 no votes over 1,083 yes votes.
Officials now must rework plans for future improvements.
🏥 Health
Insight Health Systems opened its first pediatric specialty clinic in Flint on Tuesday, May 5.
The new Pediatric Neurology Department, led by Dr. Ateeq Haseeb, provides evaluations and treatment for children with neurological conditions.
Hurley Children's Hospital now has a new transport incubator thanks to ELGA Credit Union's Raise the Purse event, which raised $69,700 to help safely move premature and critically ill newborns via helicopter, airplane or ambulance.
The equipment supports specialized care during transfers.
🎉 Flint Events
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Josey Scott Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Enjoy a night filled with music by Josey Scott at a top-rated local venue.
Healing Hands 5K Run/Walk
Time not specified — Flint, MI — Entry fee applies — Participate in a community event promoting health and well-being through walking and running.
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — A gathering for car enthusiasts to show off their rides and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
Randy Houser in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience Randy Houser's inimitable voice and hits at this live concert event.
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev up your engines for a showcase of classic cars at this local car cruise event.
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