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Battle Creek
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WK Kellogg Co and Post Consumer Brands will host a cereal sale offering 10,000 boxes for $2 each to benefit United Way on Friday, March 6 at Full Blast (35 Hamblin Avenue West) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 102.7 WFAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office will enforce a 'Move Over or Get Pulled Over' campaign during March to ensure drivers follow safe lane-changing rules when approaching emergency vehicles — a grant-funded effort protecting responders countywide. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ A bipartisan group of attorneys general and the FTC reached a $100 million settlement over Walmart’s Spark delivery program misrepresenting driver tip payments, with Michigan drivers set to receive up to $890,000. Walmart must follow a 10-year earnings verification program — ensuring drivers get the correct payments. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified a recall on Feb. 24 for 55,689 pounds of frozen blueberries, including shipments to Michigan, due to possible listeria contamination. The product was shipped by the Oregon Potato Company and is not available in retail stores. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marshall secured its second straight district title over Pennfield on Friday, Feb. 27 when Erwin scored a late dunk to break a 59 to 56 tie at Pennfield High; the team will face Chelsea in the Division 2 regional semifinal on Tuesday, Mar. 3. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ St. Philip won its first district title in boys basketball since 2014 after defeating Climax-Scotts 67-59 in double overtime at Climax-Scotts High School on Friday, Feb. 27. They will face Lawrence at 7 p.m. Tuesday in a Division 4 regional semifinal. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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