Daily
Flint
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethel United Methodist Church in Flint hosted its second-annual Blessing of the Bikes event Saturday on Ballenger Highway—reminding riders and drivers to be extra safe during motorcycle season while awarding the best dressed bike and largest group participating. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flint Southwestern students ended the school year on May 11 with a red carpet affair—then they headed to Detroit to celebrate on the Princess Cruise. Flint Beat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint-area news this week include a $12M federal grant for the Flint Mass Transportation Authority to expand services and a lawsuit filed by Mott Community College’s education association over its president search. Voters on May 6 approved four school millages and a tied Flint City Council primary — an activist was jailed after protesting outside Mayor Neeley’s home, a Lapeer teacher was named Michigan Teacher of the Year, and Fenton approved a $1.5M riverwalk project. MLive
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Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.
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Black Stone Cherry Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18+ to attend — Enjoy a night of powerful rock music with Black Stone Cherry.
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Crank 4 A Cause - Spring R & R
8 AM – 9 PM — D Bar A Scout Ranch — $ — Enjoy a full day of scouting activities and outdoor adventures at the scenic D-Bar-A Scout Ranch.
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EXPO Michigan Marketplace Pop Up Shops
9 a.m. — Genesee Valley Center — Vendor fees vary — Showcase local artistry and entrepreneurship at Flint's community pop-up event.
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Mike Protich Unplugged Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy an unplugged celebration of Mike Protich's decade of musical artistry with Polyester Zeal.
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Levitt AMP Flint Music Series: Radio Free Honduras
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Totem Books — Free entry — Experience high-energy Latin sounds with Radio Free Honduras and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Idea Pitch Competition
12 p.m. — Genesys Banquet and Conference Center — Free entry — Discover innovative ideas from Flint that could change the world.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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