Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of July.
Good morning, Flint.
Fenton Farmers Market started its season in May and will host weekly Thursday shopping until Sept.
17 at Fenton Community & Cultural Center (150 S. Leroy St.). It offers Double-Up Bucks that match every dollar spent on fruits and vegetables.
Residents gather at Bluebell Beach on Bray Road to beat the heat with a splash pad, picnic pavilion and a pirate dig (where kids hunt for treasure) during daily hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A free community celebration will take place tomorrow in downtown Flint from 5-10:30 p.m. as part of the America 250 Experience – FIM Holiday Celebration and 11th Annual Flint Water Fest, featuring a musical composition by Flint native Jonathan Bailey Holland, carnival midway, family activities, and a fireworks display.
Mission Possible is launching its Credit Comeback Program to help Flint residents learn how to improve their credit scores and build wealth.
Classes and free resources will be available soon in Flint.
Consumers Energy is asking Michigan regulators to approve a $270 million hydro safety fund built from profits of a 30-year power contract with Confluence Hydro LLC to cover major dam issues for 13 dams in its proposed sale—a measure meant to ease concerns over shifting liabilities to ratepayers.
Road work along Fenton Road in Fenton Township is rescheduled to Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 for milling and paving between Butcher Road and Eden Gardens Drive — flaggers will direct traffic as motorists are advised to allow extra time.
An extreme heat warning is in effect until 8:00 p.m. today with heat index values reaching 105.
Residents are advised to drink water, stay indoors, and check on neighbors to avoid heat-related illness.
Fenton Township approved a final site plan for 187 rental townhouses by Redwood Living on a 39.7-acre site along Silver Lake Road, and construction will begin next year once water upgrades are complete+ Leasing is expected to start in 2027.
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.
Micro Wrestling Event
7-9 p.m. — Tenacity Brewing — Tickets include service fees — Enjoy a night of high-flying entertainment featuring micro-wrestling stars.
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