Good morning, Battle Creek.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.