Daily
Flint
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The long-awaited North Flint Food Market will hold a job fair on Monday, Aug 18 from 1-7 p.m. at 5402 N. Clio Road to fill key positions for the new member-owned co-op grocery store—on-site interviews aim to help create up to 30 local jobs as the market prepares for its grand opening later this year. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police identified an 18-year-old victim of a fatal shooting downtown Flint on Aug. 10 — the police are investigating the case. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint Police Department is enforcing a Special Public Events Curfew Ordinance for minors under 17 from August 14 to August 16 — the rule applies daily from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. in an area stretching from 5th Avenue south to I-69 and S. bound Chavez to Church Street — to keep Back to the Bricks event safe. Mid-Michigan Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ World champion Claressa Shields shared her story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse at a Flint Police Department’s Sapphires Unit conference, urging survivors to heal— the event continues tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Banquet Center. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Gary Lee said the Flint Hamady football team will use strong physical play as its senior class works to uphold a legacy of ten straight winning seasons. The team reached the playoffs in nine of the last ten seasons—a record they plan to continue as they prepare for the 2025 season. MLive
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Buicks on the Bricks
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Dort-Durant Carriage Factory — Free entry — Showcase of collectible Buicks in the birthplace of General Motors with food and fun for all.
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The Ally Challenge
All day — Warwick Hills Golf & Country — Entry fee applies — Experience high-level golf with top professionals during the PGA TOUR Champions event.
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Women in the Lead: Nosey Parker with Special Guest Audrey Dupuis
7 PM - 1 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience an evening of rising Michigan talent and live music under the stars.
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Skies Over Michigan
3:00 p.m. — Longway Planetarium — Cost not specified — Experience the wonders of the night sky at this educational event.
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Jr. Master Gardener
4-5 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free event — Explore the world of gardening and learn to grow your own food in this fun program for kids aged 8-12.
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Mott Lake Trail Run
1-5 p.m. — Bluebell Beach — Various entry fees — Experience a scenic run along the Flint Trails with options for all fitness levels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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