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Battle Creek
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Opponents of Ford's BlueOval Battery Plant plan to appeal a Court of Appeals decision to the Michigan Supreme Court as part of their challenge to ongoing construction — Marshall Mayor Scott Wolfersberger said previous rulings brought relief while the plant is expected to open later this year. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ Battle Creek water crews repaired a water main break on John R Street on Tuesday, March 3, which closed the street between Capital Avenue SW and Grand Boulevard and shut off water for residents at 2-15 John R Street + 140 Grand Boulevard until 5 p.m. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Philip advanced to the regional final after defeating Lawrence 56-45 Tuesday at Marcellus High School. They will face Colon at 7 p.m. Thursday, while Marshall ended its season with a 54-40 loss to Chelsea at Fowlerville. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Robbie Hattan stepped down as head football coach at Pennfield effective March 13 to be with his family and begin a new role as Director of Student Services and Facilities at Colon Community Schools starting March 16 — he still has not decided about coaching basketball at Pennfield. 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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