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Battle Creek
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amy Ball, a physician assistant with 19 years of gastroenterology experience, joined Oaklawn Medical Group and will begin seeing patients in Marshall early in April. She said joining felt like a natural fit — she looks forward to building strong patient relationships. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Yesterday, Battle Creek issued a public notice about elevated TTHM levels (total trihalomethanes) in Emmett Township and parts of Pennfield Township; officials stressed that drinking water remains safe for normal use and said they will update customers within 24 hours if water quality changes. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey McKenney helped Michigan win its national championship on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in a 69 to 63 win over UConn. The Flint native (who scored 9 points off the bench) saw his early vision come true as the Wolverines notched their second title in nearly four decades. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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WizardCon 2026
9 AM – 3 PM — Holiday Inn Battle Creek by IHG — Check website for entry fee — Experience the magic of gaming and sci-fi/fantasy at this exciting convention.
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The Joe League Basketball Tournament
10 AM – 4 PM — Kellogg Arena — General Admission $10 — Exciting basketball tournament returning to Battle Creek with team registrations available.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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