Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Flint.
Flint honors Bryant Nolden’s legacy as work continues on the $41 million expansion of Berston Field House, now known as the BB Nolden Center (a tribute to his community service) with plans to open by early spring (pending interior work).
The Flint Firebirds invite the community to Trick or Treat at the Rink on Saturday, Oct.
31 at the Dort Financial Center with trick or treating at 1:00 p.m. before a game against the Barrie Colts at 2:00 p.m., and the team will wear Hockey Scares Cancer jerseys+ auctioning them online to benefit the McLaren Flint Foundation.
Car enthusiasts gathered to view nearly 100 classic and concept vehicles at a fundraiser hosted by the Sloan Museum and Flint Institute of Music; a private tour led by Dr. Bobby Mukkamala highlighted Flint’s automotive heritage — a nod to its role as the birthplace of General Motors.
FIM is hosting three Halloween events starting Oct.
21 with a drag show at Capitol Theater, followed by a vampire ball with a Dracula screening on Oct. 24 and a pops concert on Oct. 25 at Whiting Auditorium. Tickets are available online for each event.
The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance hosted police training with Metro Police Authority officers on Wednesday at vacant properties to practice emergency responses at a proposed Advanced Manufacturing District in Flint.
Hundreds of Flint Community Schools students watched the Universoul Circus on Wednesday and learned circus tricks during a hands-on camp that showcased diverse cultural acts.
Flint officials say events like these help spark interest in the performing arts.
MDOT announced that I-75 in Flint will close overnight for bridge maintenance on Friday, Oct.
16 and Friday, Oct. 23. Detours via I-69 and I-475 (from midnight until 8 a.m.) will be in effect to extend the bridges' service life.
New Paths in Genesee County will add eight recovery beds + Ten16 Recovery Network will add 14 beds using state opioid settlement funding to support stable recovery housing for people rebuilding their lives after substance use disorder.
Genesee County Health Department has launched an online request form for its new COMPASS mobile health unit — which offers screenings, vaccines, and health education — for schools, workplaces and community groups.
Organizations can check the public calendar on the department’s website to see scheduled visits.
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