Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police are searching for 14-year-old Caidee Christine Yarbro, who was last seen on May 9 after leaving Marshall Middle School near the 17000 block of N Drive N and possibly in the Albion area—she is 5-foot-2 with brown hair, brown eyes, and a nose ring, wearing a black Marshall Cheer sweatshirt, black leggings, and black croc shoes with a possible pink Nike backpack—anyone with information should call the Marshall Post at 269-558-0500. Battle Creek Enquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morel mushrooms are in season in Michigan and locals can try five recipes featuring fried morels, steak with mushroom sauce, pasta dishes, pizza and a vegan bisque while the DNR offers a Mi-Morels map to help guide foraging in burned areas. Cooks are advised to clean and cook wild mushrooms thoroughly to avoid allergic reactions — a caution that applies even when using supermarket mushrooms. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Battle Creek Farmers' Market
9 AM – 1 PM — Festival Market Square — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and enjoy live music from talented musicians every Wednesday.
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2025 Brass Band of Battle Creek Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. — WK Kellogg Auditorium — $25-$65 — Lydia returns for a delightful evening of brass band music that the community won't want to miss.
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Isaiah 117 Red Door Dash 5K
1-4 p.m. — 7290 B Dr N, Battle Creek, MI — Entry fee applies — Lace up your shoes and help support children in foster care in the local community.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Beadle Lake Afc Home — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living options with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship
June 6-8 — Battle Creek Country Club — Admission details TBA — Experience thrilling golf action at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship featuring rising stars from the Epson Tour.
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Clint Black Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets starting at $47 — Experience the country music icon Clint Black live in concert.
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