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Battle Creek
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 43-year-old man was taken to Calhoun County Jail by Battle Creek Police for indecent exposure and died Sunday morning after deputies found him unresponsive in an observation area — authorities are investigating his death. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney and mother Tammy Myers said she is relieved new surrogacy law changes starting April 2 will simplify the process—allowing surrogates to be paid and ensuring parentage orders are issued before birth. She had to adopt her twins when her breast cancer made it unsafe for her to carry another child and hopes the new law will prevent this hardship for other families. FOX 17
- ➤ VA Secretary Doug Collins is touring the Battle Creek VA Medical Center today as he meets with facility leaders and veterans to discuss plans for modernizing the Federal EHR system. He is joined by Congressman Bill Huizinga and Congressman Tom Barrett to focus on improving VA care. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation began work this week on the Marshall Modernization Project to upgrade M-96 into a four-lane boulevard from east of Eden Street to I-69, add an auxiliary lane on I-69 between Michigan Avenue and I-94, and rebuild the I-69 interchange as a diverging diamond interchange — all while keeping at least one lane open in each direction. Future work in 2026 and 2027 will include ramp closures with dates to be announced, converting M-96 further west and resurfacing I-94 between major exits. 102.7 WFAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek readers voted online for the best high school winter sports athletes—Austin Miller of Marshall was named Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Jayna Schwartz of Calhoun Christian won as Girls Basketball Player, Uriah Joostberns of Climax-Scotts/Martin was chosen as Boys Wrestler, Abigail Judy of Marshall earned Girls Wrestler honors, and Christian Hancock of Lakeview was selected as Boys Swimmer/Diver. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Pathfinder Bible Experience
8 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — A team challenge immersing participants in the Word of God through engaging activities.
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Great Lakes IFT 2025 Suppliers' Day
3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check website for details — Celebrate the senses at the annual expo and enjoy an after party with cocktails and dinner.
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