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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ General Motors Flint-area plants awarded $300,000 in community grants to nine Genesee County nonprofits to boost STEAM skill development + safe road behavior. The grants affirm GM’s commitment to empowering local groups and growing community resources. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Smokin’ Charlie retired from his indoor stall at Flint Farmers’ Market as he recovers from a kidney transplant; he will launch his food truck in the outdoor pavilion this summer + his wife said the change lets him keep serving his award-winning barbecue to loyal customers. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flint native Dr. Brendan Kelly, a two-time EMU alum, was elected as the university's 24th president and will join as president-elect on Mar. 1 + officially take over on May 4. He replaces retiring President James Smith on a five-year contract at $520,000 a year. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 26,000 Flint residents will soon receive settlement award notices for residential damage claims from a $626.25 million fund — the first 7,000 letters are being mailed this week and the payment portal goes live tomorrow. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Genesee Health System awarded $220,000 to 22 local food pantries yesterday in collaboration with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to boost hunger relief by prioritizing pantries with established distribution + expansion needs. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Hurley Medical Center’s annual event Hurley’s Glow 2025 takes place on Dec. 16 at the hospital campus (starting at 5:30 p.m. with a first responder procession and 5:45 p.m. community lighting) to support pediatric patients. Flint Beat
- ➤ Memorial Healthcare shared knee health treatment options today — advising residents to care for their joints while staying cautious on slippery sidewalks and icy driveways under current winter conditions. ABC 12
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Sarnia Sting vs. Flint Firebirds
7-8:30 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sarnia Sting and Flint Firebirds live or on replay.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Enhance your digital skills with hands-on assessments and certificate programs.
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The 12 Days of Christmas Concert
12:00 – 1:30 AM — Hope United Methodist Church — Free will donation — Experience holiday cheer with Highland culture through music, dance, and readings.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential with skill-building workshops and essential career tools.
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Windsor Spitfires at Flint Firebirds
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Stream available — Watch the Windsor Spitfires take on the Flint Firebirds in this exciting hockey match.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential through skills training and certification opportunities.
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