Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
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🏘️ Community
NASA's free Spot the Station app (tracking the ISS in real time) helps Battle Creek residents know when the International Space Station will be visible overhead, with optimal viewing windows (before and after sunrise and sunset) as it orbits 16 times a day.
🎓 Education
Kellogg Community College honored four alumni on April 28 at its annual Outstanding Bruin Awards for leadership and community service.
Douglas Mann, Cloe Rose Oliver, Emily Riske, and Sylia Van Horn-Williams were recognized for their achievements + community impact.
🏈 Sports
On May 7, Kellogg Community College baseball beat Kalamazoo Valley at Bailey Park with scores of 11-0 and 10-2; the *Bruins* will play in the Great Lakes District Tournament championship round at Jackson College on May 14.
Madeleine Thawnghmung earned Athlete of the Week honors with 85% of fan votes by 5 p.m. Wednesday after scoring two goals in a 3-1 win over Marshall, helping keep Lakeview undefeated this season.
Battle Creek's Enquirer is expanding its Best of Battle Creek series to include top high school baseball and softball players, with the first poll featuring corner infielders.
Voters can choose among local nominees, and the online contest closes next Tuesday at noon.
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