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Battle Creek
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WK Kellogg Co and Post Consumer Brands will hold a cereal sale at Full Blast, 35 Hamblin Avenue West on Friday, March 6 to sell 10,000 boxes at $2 each to benefit United Way of South Central Michigan + past sales raised over $30,000. 102.7 WFAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Applebee’s closed three restaurants in Missouri and Indiana this month and will close a location in New York on April 12, but none of its 81 Michigan locations are planned for closure. Battle Creek Enquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Second City will return to the Franke Center for its 65th anniversary show on March 6 in Marshall. A preshow happy hour begins at 7 p.m. and the 8 p.m. performance will feature improv, sketches — and music. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Diana Bitner from True Women's Health explains that stroke risk for women can be lowered in midlife by treating high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance (and by staying active for at least 30 minutes daily). Her advice focuses on prevention to support long-term wellness. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school bowlers from Pennfield, Marshall, Bronson, Lakeview and Homer qualified at regionals for MHSAA state championships set to start Feb. 27 in Jackson, with finals in Allen Park, Waterford and Taylor. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek-area high school boys' basketball teams advanced in district semifinals on Feb. 25. Pennfield beat Olivet 46-35 and will face Marshall, which won 59-43 over Parma Western, while Battle Creek Central and St. Philip also reached district finals in key matchups. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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MARVAC 39th Battle Creek RV & Camping Show
1-8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $8 adult admission, $7 senior admission — Discover the latest RVs and enjoy exclusive show deals over the weekend.
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2026 Biosolids Conference
Workshops on March 11th and 12th — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Registration: $385/$505 — Engage in essential discussions and trainings related to biosolids management.
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Showstopper Dance Competition
All day — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring diverse categories and awards.
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Food Prize 2026
9 AM – 12 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — Experience regional food innovation with competitions, showcases, and educational forums for food entrepreneurs.
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