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Battle Creek
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shelby Grable is the new director of the Calhoun County Girls On The Run program and took over the role her mother once held while leading nearly 500 girls in a non-competitive 5K run Saturday, May 17 at Harper Creek High School Track—offering them life lessons and a healthy start. Battle Creek Enquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County police are asking for help to find 15-year-old Glenn Brown, who went missing on May 7 after leaving Pennfield High School and entering a wooded area—he is about 5 feet 11 inches tall with blond hair, blue eyes, and no cell phone. FOX 17
- ➤ A 1- or 2-year-old girl walking alone in Homer was found on May 13 at 430 South Byron Street and safely returned to her family—she was wearing a pink jacket, pink pants, and no shoes. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek professional golfer Andrew Walker advanced past a local qualifier in South Bend, Ind to earn a spot in the U.S. Open final qualifying round on June 2—this step brings him closer to his dream of competing in the U.S. Open. Walker, a member of the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour, said his new swing and mental coaching have boosted his game. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Meijer LPGA Classic returns for its 11th year on June 12 at Blythefield Country Club and will raise funds for food pantries across West Michigan. The tournament has raised over $12 million through Simply Give (supporting local pantries such as Saint Alphonsus) and ticket sales have already surpassed last year's. FOX 17
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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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