Daily
Flint
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army's 2024 Christmastown Toy Shoppe Giveaway will provide over 600 families in Genesee County with toys, clothes, and blankets during the holiday season. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Genesee County, under Treasurer Deb Cherry, demolished the blighted Ballenger Manor Apartments and approved its sale to McLaren Flint hospital for community development and expansion. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flint Police are seeking information regarding a man found dead at a business on West Tobias Street last Sunday. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Flint Symphony Orchestra's annual Holiday Pops concert, sponsored by Security Credit Union, will be broadcast live by ABC12 on MeTV and other select channels on December 21 at 7 p.m., despite tickets being sold out. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Dan Kildee announces his retirement from Congress after six terms, highlighting his bipartisan efforts to serve mid-Michigan, and his next role as President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Genesee County Election Commission denied recall petitions against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Councilmembers Ladel Lewis and Judy Priestley due to lack of clarity and factual basis. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flint-area high school boys and girls basketball teams' performance results from Dec. 17 are available for review. MLive
- ➤ The first set of Power rankings for Flint-area high school girls basketball teams for the 2024-25 season has been released, highlighting the top 10 teams as the year ends. MLive
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Holiday Pops Concert by Flint Symphony Orchestra
The Flint Symphony Orchestra presents a festive concert featuring both traditional and contemporary Christmas music, including performances by guest soloists and choruses.
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Meditations in Gold: South Asian Jewelry Exhibition
This exhibition showcases the rich history and cultural significance of South Asian jewelry, featuring pieces from prehistoric to contemporary designs.
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Madison Olivia Live at Sherman's Lounge
Madison Olivia is set to perform at Sherman's Lounge in Flint, MI, on New Year's Eve from 9 PM to 1 AM.
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Flint Under the Stars: Jam Bands Featuring The Outfit and Leroy
Enjoy an evening of lively music and dancing with local jam bands, The Outfit and Leroy, at the FIM Capitol Theatre.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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