Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Flint.
North Flint Food Market Cooperative received the inaugural Catherine Jones Frederick Social Action Trailblazer Award from the Flint Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The market at 5402 North Clio Road is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and meets a critical need for fresh food in the community.
Flint will host a tire buyback program tomorrow + residents can turn old tires into $1 each to reduce blight, illegal dumping and mosquito hazards.
Motorists traveling on southbound I-75 in Flint Township should expect delays Tuesday as crews patch potholes from Pasadena Avenue to Court Street.
The work, postponed after a vehicle hit a safety barrier, will resume on Tuesday, June 30, and drivers should allow extra travel time.
Genesee Health System held its first summer block party Thursday at its main campus, where vendors served free food including snow cones and burgers, a petting zoo, and community tables to boost public health.
The system will host the event annually on the fourth Thursday of June.
The two-day ‘Let’s Make Miracles’ Radiothon will be broadcast live from Hurley Medical Center (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day) by Cars 108, Club 93.7 and Banana 101.5 to raise funds for Hurley Children’s Hospital.
Data from last year shows that Flint’s infant mortality rate dropped nearly 50% after the Rx Kids program launched in 2024, providing cash support to expectant mothers and expanding across the state.
MLive announced the Flint-area Baseball Dream Team recognizing top high school players from the spring, including Lake Fenton senior Camden Fray, named Player of the Year — the roster features standout pitchers and hitters from local teams.
Fans gathered today at Irene’s Craft Kitchen and Biergarten in Flint to watch the U.S. men's national team play Australia (in round robin pool play), with local Flint City Bucks players and Flint Style Soccer boosting youth involvement in the sport.
Oakland County FC vs. Flint City Bucks
7-9 p.m. — Atwood Stadium — Free admission for military personnel and families — Cheer on the Bucks for Military Appreciation Night with live jersey auction benefiting veterans.
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Cruise in style with fellow car enthusiasts at this community-centric car show.
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate your love for cars with fellow enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.
Wellness Wednesdays: Taboo and Minute to Win It
6-7:30 p.m. — Ballenger Park — Free entry — Recharge and connect through laughter and fun games at this community wellness event.
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev your engines and showcase your ride at this exciting car cruise for enthusiasts and spectators alike.
2026 Really Cool Comic Con
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Cost info not provided — Explore a world of comics, cosplay, and creativity at this exciting convention.
Local Fest IV
4-10 p.m. — Flint Local 432 — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of local musicians, artists, and innovators in Flint.
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