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Battle Creek
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College announced over 60 summer camps (ages 6–18) that cover arts, sports, STEM, and career exploration. Registration is open online and the camps will run this summer, building on last year's record attendance for the Bruin Youth Programming initiative. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County’s 2026 State of the Community presentation is now streaming today from an online watch page featuring local leaders (including Doug Terry in Albion and Amanda Zimmerlin in Battle Creek) who review last year’s progress and outline plans for 2026; residents can submit questions until March 31. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following International Women’s Day, True. Women’s Health’s Dr. Diana Bitner said advances in care are evident but many women still face short visits and fragmented follow-up (such as in cancer care), urging a shift toward long-term, integrated treatment. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MHSAA boys basketball quarterfinal games are complete, and semifinal matchups have been set for today's Division 3 and 4 contests at Michigan State's Breslin Center in East Lansing; Friday's games in Divisions 1 and 2 and Saturday's state championships will follow shortly. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Symphony 5: American Dream
7:30-11:30 p.m. — W K Kellogg Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a delightful orchestral journey with a concert dedicated to the American Dream for local schools.
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