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Battle Creek
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Truckin’ Tuesdays returns at McCamly Park starting May 5, offering rotating food trucks for lunch on select Tuesdays until Sept. 1—featured vendors include Ibison Concessions, Teresa’s Kitchen and Fox’s Pizza, with events held rain or shine per the Chamber’s announcement. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local experts warn that as March Madness heats up, residents should use caution with online sports betting apps — addiction risks grow as record wagers are expected on college basketball. State Rep. Tyrone Carter urges stronger protections to help vulnerable users. FOX 17
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer asks residents to vote for the Readers Choice High School Boys Swimmer or Diver of the Year. The online poll closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 23 — cast your vote to support local high school athletes. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ St. Philip's coach David Grimm was named Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Girls Basketball Team Coach of the Year after guiding his team to a 14-9 record and a district finals berth. Local coaches and sports staff voted for the honor, recognizing his leadership of a young squad from five city programs. 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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Showstopper Dance Competition
8 AM - 5 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — Experience a vibrant dance competition featuring every level of talent and a host of exciting awards.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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