Good morning, Flint.

At Riverside West Park today, Flint families attended a back-to-school block party where volunteers distributed 300 backpacks and free school supplies, meals, hot dogs, chips, and lemonade (organized by Men Motivating Men Worldwide) to support students in a low-income area.

John Will brought his 1979 Stutz Bearcat to Flint’s Back to the Bricks car show on Saturday, Aug.

15, keeping a family tradition that began with his grandfather alive. He attended with his wife Janelle & daughters Ella and Heidi as hundreds of classic car enthusiasts gathered downtown.

Genesee County Animal Care at 4351 W.

Pasadena Avenue in Flint Township currently offers two pets for adoption—Axel, a 3-4-year-old dog who needs a quiet home with older children, and Lily, a spayed, vaccinated cat seeking a loving family.

High school fans can vote in the Big Thumb Conference Black MVP poll to choose the season’s standout player.

The online poll (featuring candidates like Harbor Beach's Ty Winkel) closes at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.