Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Flint.
🏘️ Community
Montrose hosts the 55th annual Blueberry Festival (run from Aug.
9 to Aug. 16) with a parade, contests, food booths and live music. Events will take place at Lion’s Park and Montrose Community Schools.
Three Powerball tickets worth $50,000 were sold in Genesee County for Monday’s drawing on Aug.
10; two were bought online by Clio residents and one at Marathon Gas Station or Montrose Mini Mart along M-57. No ticket won the grand prize and the next drawing is today at 10:59 p.m.
💼 Business
Ford earned top ranking in J.D.
Power’s 2026 Initial Quality Study — its first No. 1 since 2010. It cut 41 issues per 100 vehicles from last year's ranking by reporting fewer problems in the first 90 days of ownership.
🎭 Culture
Back to the Bricks kicked off today at 4:00 p.m. at US 23 Drive-in Theater on Fenton Road where families enjoyed classic cars + a fire department demo.
Festival activities continue at Grand Blanc High, with a Rolling Cruise through Flint and neighboring towns and a downtown Cruise 'N Concert.
🏥 Health
MSU College of Human Medicine will host a free Teddy Bear Health Fair on Saturday, Aug.
15, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Flint Cultural Center at 1310 E. Kearsley St + families can bring a stuffed animal for a check-up, enjoy healthy snacks, and learn about local health resources +.
🏈 Sports
Twelve standout defensive football players from local high schools were highlighted for their strong performance last season and will push their teams in the upcoming regular season.
The list includes talents like Caleb Callahan and King Powell who earned top honors.
🎉 Flint Events
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Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour
9 AM – 5 PM — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — All Ages Welcome — Experience a fun-filled day with Thomas & Friends in a rocking railroad adventure.
Blackberry Smoke 25th Anniversary Tour
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 to attend — Celebrate 25 years of Blackberry Smoke with a night of southern rock vibes.
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