Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Flint.
🎭 Culture
The Genesee County Fair is underway at the county fairgrounds and runs through this weekend.
Young exhibitors like Alexis Warden use the event to learn animal care and explore new skills through a national youth program.
Downtown Flint will host the 3rd Annual Sweet Tooth Desert Sample Fest on Sunday, Aug.
30, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Local vendors will offer sweets + funds will support nonprofit Men Motivating Men.
🎓 Education
A $100,000 grant from the Anna Paulina Foundation will support TeenQuest's career readiness program for Genesee County teens during the 2026-27 school year.
The program offers both virtual and in person training in communication, goal-setting, and leadership at Flint and Genesee Education and Talent.
🏈 Sports
On Thursday night, Flint area high school teams took the field with standout performances as Grand Blanc edged Belleville 24-23 and Holly rallied to win 15-12 over Lapeer at Michigan Stadium.
New Lothrop opened the season with a 54-0 win (highlighted by Braylon Johnson’s scoring touchdowns).
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