Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Amber Whitcomb, a civil engineering technician for the City of Battle Creek, contributes significantly to community safety and development, particularly through the Lead Service Replacement project. City of Battle Creek
- ➤ Engineers Week, held from February 16-22, 2025, celebrates engineers like Tad McCrumb who play a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of city infrastructure. City of Battle Creek
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek will host a new Junkers Aircraft Factory on its Executive Airport's WACO campus by August, with a $12 million investment creating 40 jobs within five years. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Enquirer expands the Best Of Battle Creek series to include the top high school girls basketball shooting guards in the area, encouraging readers to vote for their favorites. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Bass Factory Event on February 27
The event features up-and-coming artists performing bass music in a local venue, fostering community support for new talent in Battle Creek, MI.
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38th Annual Battle Creek RV & Camping Show
The MARVAC 38th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show features a variety of RVs and related products with dealers providing financing options and information on RV rentals and campgrounds.
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FAAST's March Madness Youth Basketball Tournament
This youth basketball tournament features teams from 3rd to HS level across boys and girls divisions, with awards for top teams and MHSAA-level referees.
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2025 USA Gymnastics Winter Classic Invitational
This event features gymnastics competitions hosted by Branch Gymnastics, taking place over four days at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI.
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Ludacris Live in Concert
Ludacris will perform live at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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What's Cooking at Café Rica
The event will showcase valuable insights from Small Business Development and honor two entrepreneurs as part of a community gathering at Café Rica.
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Wind Blown Horse Paint and Sip Evening
Participants will enjoy a guided painting session where they can create a take-home painting in a fun and relaxed brewery environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What looks like talent is often careful preparation.
~ Ryan Holiday
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