Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🏘️ Community
Battle Creek residents can use the 88,000 sqft Full Blast Recreation Center under new summer hours, open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays while closed Sundays; nearby Flash Flood Waterpark will open Memorial Day weekend for seasonal fun.
💼 Business
Delta Air Lines announced it will end food and beverage service on flights 349 miles or less starting May 19; roughly 450 daily flights serving Michigan airports — including stops in Lansing, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids — will no longer offer snacks and drinks for passengers on short trips.
🎭 Culture
The American Museum of Magic donated 12 vintage U.S. stamp posters to the United States Postal Museum in Marshall after board members decided the items fit better with postal programming.
The collection will soon be on display for public viewing.
📰 Economy
West Michigan drivers face rising fuel costs as record diesel costs $6.01 a gallon Monday, and GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan warned the ongoing Strait of Hormuz conflict may lead to higher grocery prices and impact local farmers; gas prices may dip later this week once refinery issues are fixed.
🎓 Education
Ten local high school seniors received $25,000 in scholarships from Marshall Community Credit Union on April 17, with each student awarded $2,500 to support further education.
The awards recognized leadership, service and commitment as 10 recipients were chosen from 29 applicants across 12 schools.
🌲 Environment
Record-breaking rain fell in April and set new precipitation marks across northern and central Michigan.
Battle Creek recorded 5.76 inches of rain — flood warnings remain in Cheboygan and Emmet counties.
📰 Lifestyle
At Michele’s Rescue, Cash and Max are available for adoption this week during Pet Adoption Tuesday.
Cash is crate trained and calm (even after a tough journey) while Max is a young pup perfect for families seeking a new companion.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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