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Battle Creek
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek police arrested a woman aged 41 in connection with a stabbing after officers were dispatched near East Michigan Avenue and Division Street just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 when they found a woman aged 47 with a stab wound to her right thigh who said the incident occurred between 3 and 4 a.m.—the suspect was later detained at 190 East Michigan Avenue and is now held at Calhoun County Jail. City of Battle Creek
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A customer report of a potential choking incident led Nestlé USA to recall select Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals in Michigan. The recall covers items produced between August 2024 and March 2025—customers should not cook or eat these meals and can return them to the store for a refund or replacement. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Today, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said the H5N1 bird flu spread is unprecedented + it has wiped out hundreds of millions of poultry worldwide. Michigan officials reported six cases in backyard and commercial flocks where infected birds were culled + the USDA is investing $1 billion to slow the outbreak and protect food supplies. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After last year's team made it to the NJCAA World Series, Kellogg CC baseball now aims to return with a young roster that includes local Lakeview twins Zach and Jake Kucharczyk—who have made an early impact this season. The Bruins started their home schedule with a win and plan to build on last year’s success while adding fresh talent from nearby high schools. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Open House at 25 Orchard Place
1-3 p.m. — 25 Orchard Place — $459,900 — Explore a charming Tudor home with endless possibilities for personal or workspaces.
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Sunflower Painting Party
6-9 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Paint and sip in a relaxed atmosphere while creating a beautiful sunflower masterpiece.
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Calhoun County Financial Coaching Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Michigan Works! Southwest Calhoun County Service Center — Free — Learn to manage your finances like a pro and create a sound household budget.
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Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Festival
3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Cost TBD — Savor the best mac and cheese from local vendors at Michigan's cheesiest event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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