Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
Downtown Battle Creek will host a free art walk on May 15 from 5-8 p.m.—featuring over 20 local artists displaying work at neighborhood businesses and awarding cash prizes to the top three winners.
Gas prices dropped 14¢ per gallon statewide as Triple-A Michigan reported an average of $4.73, with a 15-gallon fill now costing about $71.
Marquette offers the lowest price at $4.50 while Barry County records the highest at $4.92.
Kellogg Community College will hold its record commencement for 449 graduates this Thursday at Kellogg Arena - 36 West Hamblin Avenue.
The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. - doors open at 6:00 p.m. with speeches from KCC staff, trustees and featured speakers.
Vicky Groat will step down as athletic director at St. Philip after 20 years to spend more time with her family, while Blake Shaw— a former Lakeview coach who assisted her— will take over in June as she continues coaching volleyball and managing student services.
Michigan Gas Utilities is offering $10,000 in grants to police, fire, and EMS agencies in southern and western Michigan for equipment or training, and applications are accepted through June 15.
Rx Kids is expanding to more than 60 communities by summer to provide cash aid to moms before and after childbirth.
The program offers $1,500 in mid-pregnancy and $500 monthly, funded by state dollars, local contributions, and private donations to help with baby basics.
Battle Creek Enquirer invites locals to vote for Athlete of the Week; nominees include Kobe Cordova of Harper Creek Baseball, Layla Huffman of Lakeview Girls Soccer, Kaylee Kirkpatrick of Softball and DJ Wood of track.
Voting ends Wednesday at 5 p.m. with the winner featured Sunday.
Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $20 — Experience the thrilling competition at the state's premier wrestling showdown.
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