Daily
Flint
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flint Township firefighters rescued a cat stuck high in a tree this week using a ladder truck—demonstrating their swift response to any call. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ FLINT, Mich. — The Ruth Mott Foundation Board of Trustees selected Sue Peters as its new president after a national search; Peters, the vice president of community impact at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, will begin her role on Nov. 3 as former president Raquel Thueme stays temporarily to aid a smooth leadership transition. Flint Beat
- ➤ Bella Trix, a five-year-old dog, spent the past year moving in and out of Genesee County Animal Control after arriving in November 2024 and is now ready for adoption. She is cheerful, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped and needs to be the only pet in her new home. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Communities in Genesee County have set trick-or-treat hours for Halloween Oct. 31. Flint residents can trick-or-treat from 4 to 8 p.m.—other areas have scheduled hours ranging from 5 to 8 p.m. MLive
- ➤ The Sacred Heart Veteran Village in Flint held a ribbon cutting on Monday, October 20 to mark the opening of transitional housing and a resource center for local veterans — a tour of the new units was provided and Catholic Charites expects the first four units to be occupied by year’s end. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Some Genesee County small businesses took part in a Two Lane Fast Pitch contest on October 21 at the Gateway Center Wyndham Hotel in Grand Blanc Township. Startups and micro businesses competed to win cash prizes, and Power by Grace won $5,000 while Smoke Rattle & Roll won $10,000 — Green Pride Landscape Maintenance earned a $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Mid-Michigan Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Longtime educator Craig Douglas weighed in on effective communication in mid-Michigan teaching—his remarks highlighted ways schools can improve classroom interactions. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plans for a police shooting range and fire department training center in Mt. Morris have divided residents; some worry about noise, safety near schools, and environmental harm while officials stress that a local training facility is needed since there is no range in Genesee County. The planning commission will meet again on November 17 to collect more public input — details are expected then. ABC 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local cross country races crowned league champions as Powers Catholic finished first at the 2025 Shepherd BLUEJAY Invite at Shepherd High School—Linden and Holly claimed FML titles while teams are preparing for regionals in four days. MLive
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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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Postmodern Jukebox Holiday Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of classic genres and modern hits performed live by talented musicians.
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