Good morning, Flint.

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.

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.

Kwanzaa celebrations were held at the Flint Odyssey House on Dec.

30, and community members gathered to honor local traditions during the holiday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.