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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College held its 67th commencement on May 15th at Kellogg Arena, where more than 1,100 students earned their degrees. Among them, 87-year-old Maude Bristol-Perry became the college’s oldest graduate with her Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education—she is a longtime community leader who served as mayor and county supervisor. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Battle Creek and EGLE will treat aquatic weeds in Goguac Lake near Willard Beach on Tuesday, May 20 to keep the lake healthy—residents must avoid the water for 24 hours while the beach area stays open. City of Battle Creek
- ➤ More than 250,000 Michigan customers lost power overnight from a severe storm that brought hurricane-force winds—gusts reached 75 mph in Battle Creek and nearby counties, causing widespread outages across southwest and other regions. Officials said online outage maps are providing the latest updates on the situation. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate Fiscal Agency reported on May 15 that Michigan’s state revenue forecasts dropped nearly $1B — with $393M less for fiscal 2025 and $561M reduced for fiscal 2026 — erasing the surplus seen in January 2023. If the Senate-passed 2026 budget is enacted, the general fund will face a $969M deficit. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tick season in Michigan runs from April through September and puts local residents and their pets at risk for Lyme disease and other infections. Health experts advise staying on groomed trails, wearing light-colored clothing, and using insect repellent+ removing ticks carefully if bitten. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lakeview girls tennis team has qualified for the state finals after finishing runner-up at Mason regionals and they have reached the tournament for the fourth straight year. Three players — sophomore Maddy Simonds, senior Sade Blackwell and Karlee Gutsue — won regional singles titles as Division 2 finals will be held in Kalamazoo on May 29. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Gavin Deal of Lakeview was named Enquirer Athlete of the Week after fans voted him 64 percent following his win as starting pitcher in the All-City Tournament championship final against Pennfield + he pitched five innings, giving up three hits and striking out three. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run/Walk
8:00-10:30 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $25-$45 — Compete in a fun run/walk and earn a t-shirt by registering early!
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Summer 2025 Communities of Practice
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Battle Creek Adult Education — Free entry — Enhance best practices in youth development for the upcoming summer season.
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