Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🏘️ Community
Hans Schuler, longtime owner and civic leader of Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub, died Tuesday at age 88 in Marshall.
He helped grow the family business from its 1909 origins until selling it in 2019 to secure its future in the community.
🎭 Culture
Sky watchers can anticipate the snow moon peaking at 5:09 p.m. on Feb.
1, followed by a planetary parade featuring Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter on Feb. 28. A lunar eclipse with a blood moon will occur March 2-3, peaking on March 3 for a brief period.
📰 Economy
A 2024 TRIP study shows Michigan drivers face extra vehicle repair costs from potholes created by warming temperatures; Battle Creek drivers pay an average of $749 a year amid 40% of major roads being in poor condition.
🎓 Education
Kellogg Community College is accepting applications for accredited health sciences programs including nursing, dental hygiene, radiography and physical therapist assistant courses.
Deadlines are staggered this spring from March 2 to Aug. 13 at the KCC Battle Creek campus.
Kellogg Community College offers free CNA training to eligible Battle Creek residents this spring; courses run from March 9 through May 7 at 450 North Ave from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and applicants must apply online by Feb.
13 (STEP UP program) while completing a background check.
📰 Lifestyle
Families in Battle Creek can explore Valentine’s gift ideas for children that include themed books, toys, clothing and crafts available online for purchase ahead of Saturday, Feb.
14 + many options cost less than $25 and serve both toddlers and tweens.
🏈 Sports
Battle Creek Enquirer hosted an online poll for high school girls basketball midseason Player of the Year, with votes closing Tuesday at 5 p.m. and a candidate list drawn from local schools based on first-half performances.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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Man Vs. Beast Bull Riding
7-10 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — General Admission $23, Children 2 and under free — Experience the ultimate rush as cowboys take on bulls in a heart-pounding adrenaline show.
Que The Cheese - BBQ and Mac & Cheese Festival
3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Purchase tickets — Celebrate the ultimate fusion of smoky BBQ and gooey mac & cheese in Battle Creek.
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