Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a Battle Creek apartment building's trash compactor led to three residents being treated for smoke inhalation, with the cause under investigation. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stephen Andren of Calhoun Christian was voted the best point guard in the Battle Creek area by readers of the Battle Creek Enquirer, with Gavin Taylor and Carter Stockman placing second and third. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Valentine Gnome Painting Event at New Holland Brewing
Participants can enjoy a painting session while sipping on drinks at New Holland Brewing in Battle Creek.
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Killakoi Live at The Music Factory
Killakoi will perform live at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, offering an evening of music entertainment.
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Que the Creek 2025: BBQ Festival
Que the Creek is a family-friendly BBQ festival featuring local restaurants and pit masters competing for the best BBQ in Battle Creek, along with live music and yard games.
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African American Celebration The Legacy of Black Baseball with Author Vanessa Ivy Rose
This year's African American Celebration welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of "Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman 'Turkey' Stearnes" and host of ABC's "Reclaimed: the Forgotten League" podcast. This is a catered event; free tickets are available at the information desks at both Willard Library locations, while supplies last.
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What A Do Theatre: LOVE/SICK Performance
This theatrical production features John Cariani’s LOVE/SICK, a collection of short plays that humorously explore the complexities of love.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to negotiate something is when you don't need it.
~ Michael Benoit
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