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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ob/Gyn Board Prep established $10,000 endowments for four groups rooted in Flint history, including Genesee County Historical Society and Whaley Historic House Museum. The funds help reduce grant writing time + secure annual payouts after each group reaches $50,000. MLive
- ➤ In 2025, Flint saw four major projects open including a new YMCA at Livewell on Harrison on Apr. 28 at 719 Harrison St. plus a renovated Genesee County Administration Building in July, Flint Community Schools’ new Cube in September, and a 40000sqft health facility from Michigan State University in August. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kwanzaa celebrations were held at the Flint Odyssey House on Dec. 30, and community members gathered to honor local traditions during the holiday. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Jan. 1, Michigan drivers will face a revised gas tax that increases the per-gallon revenue rate from 31 to 52 cents but offsets the hike by eliminating the 6% sales tax for a 1.4 cent per-gallon price difference—an amendment set to add $1 billion statewide and boost road repair funds in Genesee County. ABC 12
- ➤ The Genesee County Land Bank demolished 675 abandoned houses from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, 2025 as part of a $57 million project that removed nearly 10,000 blighted structures countywide. It also opened a $1.9 million maintenance facility at the former James Lumber Yard in Flint this fall. ABC 12
- ➤ Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Police Chief Terence Green called on residents to fire off prayers — not bullets — during tonight’s New Year celebration, following a Tuesday news release urging the community to follow all laws amid an ongoing gun violence emergency. MLive
- ➤ Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and Police Chief Terrence Green urged residents to forgo discharging firearms today because the custom poses risks to the community — they advocated celebrating with prayers rather than bullets. ABC 12
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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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