Good morning, Battle Creek.

Cyrus Armstrong, a 17-year-old junior from Kelloggsville, won the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year award on Wednesday in Grand Rapids and earned a $1,500 scholarship (three youths were honored).

He will compete in the next round in Lansing (winners also received a laptop donation from Comcast).

The City of Battle Creek announced the winning names from its snowplow naming contest on the first day of spring and selected 10 winners from 20 nominees—these names will be applied to plows this fall.

St. Philip's coach Mike Kimber led his team to win its first division title in years and the highest win total among the six local programs this season—earning him a spot on the 2025 All-City Boys Basketball Team as Coach of the Year.

The Tigers finished with a 19-5 record, a five-win improvement over last year.

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.

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.

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.

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.