Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🏘️ Community
Battle Creek organizers will host the MLK Prayer Brunch at Hart-Dole Inouye Federal Center on Saturday, Jan.
17, featuring keynote speaker U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (an event expected to draw 350 people) to honor Dr. King’s legacy. This marks the largest turnout in nearly 20 years of the celebration.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters responded to a fire at Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek on Sunday afternoon when an oven on the fourth floor exceeded normal temperatures, and they extinguished the blaze within an hour with no injuries reported.
🌲 Environment
During this cold spell, harmless springtails—also called snow fleas—are noticeable in moist areas of Battle Creek as they jump on melted snow and near indoor water sources; the tiny insects help decompose organic matter without causing harm.
🏈 Sports
KCC bowling teams placed second at the Jan.
9 Ancilla College Invitational in Indiana and will face a home meet at M-66 Bowl, Battle Creek, on Jan. 30 before regionals on Feb. 20 + the NJCAA National Championship Tournament in March.
St. Philip's boys basketball team won against Athens as Tigers' Carter Dzwik reached a career milestone.
The win boosted the team's confidence in a competitive season.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Battle Creek Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Battle Creek Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Battle Creek.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.