Daily
Flint
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boxing champion Claressa Shields hosted a holiday toy and food giveaway at Berston Field House today, offering more than 500 gifts to local families and drawing nearly 100 yards of lines. The event featured festive activities and a meet-and-greet with Santa. ABC 12
- ➤ A Flint teacher and her friends held an adopt-a-grandparent event on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Villa at Beecher Place, providing Christmas gifts + companionship to 20 seniors. The group plans to host similar gatherings for upcoming holidays. ABC 12
- ➤ Communities First, Inc. hosted a free holiday party for families on Monday at the CFI Center in Flint, offering games+ treats and festive activities for all attendees. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers in Flint have adjusted hours for Christmas Day as major chains including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Kroger will be closed while Walgreens & select McDonald's and Starbucks may offer limited hours; call local stores to confirm times. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Dec. 22, Flint Community Schools held a special board meeting to discuss permanently closing Northwestern High School and approved emergency heating repairs at Southwestern Classical Academy ahead of student return in January. Mid-Michigan Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint residents are warned of a texting scam that sends fake Postal alerts with undelivered package claims and links that can expose personal information, so officials advise not clicking any links if you did not sign up for alerts (report texts to 7726 instead). MLive
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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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NLCA Boys Varsity Basketball Game
7-8:15 p.m. — Michigan School for the Deaf — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity basketball team as they face off against New Life Christian Academy.
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Lego Club
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Combine the fun of LEGOs with coding in a creative environment for ages 8 and up.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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