Good morning, Flint.

The Flint & Genesee Group honored its newest 40 Under 40 class at a community breakfast Tuesday morning, with 29 honorees graduating from Genesee County high schools and 21 attending local colleges to spotlight the area’s young talent.

LAFF Pathways completed the ChoiceOne Bank Trail on Tuesday — a two-mile route linking Linden and Fenton that builds on an existing five-mile network.

The project, funded by ChoiceOne Bank and the C.S. Mott Foundation, honors founding member Victor Lukasavitz while planning further local connections.

Clio High School teacher Matthew McMullen was honored Tuesday with a surprise $75K excellence award from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.

He said he will use the funds to upgrade welders and the wood shop—enhancing his trade classes.

Consumers Energy held a town hall on Tuesday evening in Thetford Township to answer residents’ questions about a proposed natural gas plant that would produce over 900 megawatts.

Officials said the project could create jobs, with approval expected by Sept. 2027 and construction starting in July 2028.

Molina Healthcare announced seven grants (ranging from $5,000 to $50,000) to local organizations that will improve food security, health education, and access to care across Genesee County, helping seniors, homebound residents, and families.

Flint sports fans are urged to vote in the local poll to name the top senior boys soccer player with nominations due by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow (Oct.

1) through online voting as candidates such as Ryder Canfield and Stone Pierce are listed from area high schools.

After a strong game against the Jets, Lions coach Dan Campbell said defenders Ennis Rakestraw and Trevor Nowaske will get more playing time as they continue to grow.

Rakestraw played 23 snaps & limited one catch while Nowaske impressed on special teams, building hope for stronger coverage in upcoming matches.