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Battle Creek
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muslim communities in Michigan are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan ends on March 30—depending on the moon sighting, the festival will be observed with communal prayers, charity, and shared meals. Battle Creek Enquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Simmons family in Battle Creek has raised 10 hens for 7 years after the city allowed homeowners to raise chickens and now uses leftovers to feed them. Research shows that starting a chicken coop costs about $953 before the hens lay eggs—families may break even after roughly 74 weeks of feed—offering a local solution to high store egg prices. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Battle Creek narrowed its search for a new City Manager to three finalists—Nathaniel Clark, Nathan Henne, and Patrick Jordan—who will visit the city in April for public meetings. The candidates will meet the community on April 9 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Capital Avenue and have final interviews on April 10 to help the city commission decide. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA has recalled nearly 5,000 pouches of Happy Farm’s Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese sold at Aldi stores in Michigan because of possible metal contamination. Customers should throw away or return the cheese — it expires on July 13th and 14th. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Michigan volleyball captain Allison Jacobs led a Student Athlete Promise camp at the Battle Creek YMCA on Sunday, guiding local youth through drills and sharing her journey—she hopes to inspire more opportunities for student athletes in Battle Creek. 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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