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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Mark's Missionary Baptist Outreach Center in Flint is facing a delay in its food giveaway funding as the $25,000 approved by city council still awaits mayor sign-off, leaving the church with a $5,000 bill at the Food Bank. The church, which serves about 400 people per giveaway and has a supply truck scheduled for the 22nd, warns it will not deliver food if the funds are not released soon — urgent action is needed. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Genesee County Continuum of Care has raised concerns over reduced overnight shelter capacity at Center for Hope on Root Street in Flint due to renovations and a rise in homelessness noted during February’s count. The center will convert its clothing pantry into sleeping space while local agencies look for more shelter options to keep people safe — fire inspectors noted that the space also serves as a soup kitchen. ABC 12
- ➤ After a ruling from the Fire Marshall, the Catholic Charities Center for Hope Warming Center can now shelter only half of those it once did — the center is working with community partners to find a safe location for women and children after plans to use a gym on Root Road were dropped following safety concerns. Mid-Michigan Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South African singer Belinda Davids will perform The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint. She has toured globally for 13 years and hopes to bring nostalgia to local fans — a tribute honoring the late star’s music. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub ranked Michigan universities for 2026 and Flint's Kettering University was one of nine schools to make the list based on student selectivity, cost and career outcomes. The ranking gives future students clear options for their higher education paths. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ University of Michigan staff at Flint campus are calling for fair pay and better working conditions as they begin their first contract negotiation. Union picketers marched outside the Riverfront Center to protest wage gaps up to 40%—including a more than $10,000 difference for similar roles compared to Ann Arbor. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Planners are fixing a broken electrical system—especially near Saginaw Street—and restoring fountains in Riverbank Park as part of Flint's new state park project scheduled for completion in 2026. The project involves several partners and a $28-million funding shortfall is being addressed along with a $5-million grant for improvements. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, undefeated Grand Blanc faces Davison in the SVL South game while fans await a high-stakes match for league titles—Fenton and Goodrich will compete on Saturday for the Flint Metro League championship. MLive
- ➤ Fenton Tigers won the District 27 boys high school soccer championship with a 2-1 overtime victory as senior Carlos Gomez Munoz scored the decisive goal — rallying his team from behind against Ortonville Brandon. MLive
- ➤ Playoff football is nearing as Flint-area teams such as Grand Blanc, Davison, Goodrich, and Montrose remain undefeated heading into the final rounds, and Fenton won its Oct. 10 game against Linden with sophomore wide receiver Rhys Sheil making a key reception—setting a strong tone for the upcoming contests. MLive
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Halloween Cross Stitch Bookmark Workshop
1:00 p.m. — Beecher-Vera B. Rison Library — Tickets available — Create a spooky season cross stitch bookmark for your next scary read.
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Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids in a stunning tribute to Whitney Houston's musical legacy.
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Genealogy for Beginners
11 a.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Registration Required — Learn basic genealogy concepts and research skills to uncover your family history.
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Frightfully Fun Pops Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Enjoy an entertaining Halloween-themed concert with the Flint Symphony Orchestra featuring music for all ages.
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Abducted by the 80's Tour
8-11 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of 80s music live with iconic hits from legendary groups.
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KISS Tribute Band Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying tribute to KISS with fire breathing and classic tunes.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator I Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive training on system administration.
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The Ultimate Doors - A Tribute to The Doors
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — $ — Experience the music of Jim Morrison and The Doors in a thrilling tribute performance.
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Kinesiotaping Seminar for Chiropractors
8 AM – 5 PM — Hyatt Place Flint / Grand Blanc — $0 - $209 — Gain essential CE hours and learn kinesiotaping techniques for pain and symptom management.
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Ben Folds Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening with Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds, known for his genre-bending music and philanthropic efforts.
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