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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Regional History Museum will host the Phenomenal Woman event on March 28 at 1 p.m. at 307 Jackson St. West, honoring women's achievements with presentations and exhibits on kitchen stoves, Holmes Motor Company and Women’s History Month. Tickets cost $10 with limited seating. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning author Curtis Chin will visit Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek on April 9 at the Binda Performing Arts Center (450 North Ave) for the Great Michigan Read tour. He will share stories from his memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Kellogg Community College will begin summer registration on April 6 online and at its five campus centers, offering more than 130 courses and new training programs. The summer term starts May 18 and runs through Aug. 6. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hummingbird Central’s map shows ruby-throated hummingbirds migrating north toward Michigan, and the birds are expected to arrive by mid-to-late spring. BirdWatching advises setting out feeders by early April (to help attract these tiny visitors). Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Black bears are emerging from dens this spring, so Michigan's DNR advises residents to remove attractants (like bird feeders, pet food, and garbage) and follow safety tips to avoid bear encounters. Battle Creek Enquirer
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A GVSU accounting professor (Jonathan Brignall) has shared five dos and don'ts to help locals choose trustworthy tax preparers as the federal tax deadline nears in about a month. A study shows up to one-third of taxpayers wait until the last two weeks to file, urging careful review of credentials. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water main replacement in Post-Franklin is delayed from March 16 to Monday, Mar. 23 as Hoffman Bros aids tornado cleanup in Union City. The project will remove lead and galvanized lines with work scheduled through Oct. 31 and spring 2027 + residents must return consent forms for reconnection. Battle Creek Enquirer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data from Zumper shows Battle Creek apartment listings edged up to $1,015 from last month's $1,000 while one- and two-bedroom units held steady and remain well below state and national medians. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan Whitecaps announce a new Wave and Save menu at LMCU Ballpark that features 8 items for $5 to offer affordable options to families this summer. The team's home opener will be on April 7 at 6:35 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans will receive a replica championship ring. FOX 17
- ➤ Vote now for the high school girls basketball 'Readers Choice' Player of the Year by casting your vote online—the poll closes at 5 p.m. Friday, March 20. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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WMU College of Aviation Fly-In
12-5 p.m. — Western Michigan University College of Aviation — Free entry — Family fun with aircraft, food, and an exciting egg hunt awaits.
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