Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 16-week-old puppy, abandoned outside a Battle Creek animal shelter in below-freezing temperatures, will soon be available for adoption. FOX 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old man from Battle Creek was arrested in Pennfield Township for violating parole, with investigations ongoing. 102.7 WFAT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan allocates nearly $100M in marijuana tax revenue to 302 local entities and tribes, with Detroit receiving over $3M, the highest among communities. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pennfield, Harper Creek, and St. Philip secure boys basketball league titles, with Pennfield and Harper Creek sharing the Interstate 8 Conference championship and St. Philip winning the SCAA West Division title outright. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Alexandra Stiltner, a Harper Creek girls wrestler, won the Enquirer Athlete of the Week after being crowned a regional champion and qualifying for the state finals. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek Central and Lakeview girls basketball teams ended the season tied for first in the SMAC East Division after BCC defeated Lakeview 46-40. 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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