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Battle Creek
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 15-year-old Glenn Lee Brown went missing from Pennfield High School on May 7 and was found safe on Friday when officials spotted him on a train heading to Chicago — he has been reunited with his family as authorities investigate his route. 102.7 WFAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe storms on May 15th and 16th caused five tornadoes and high winds that left over 150,000 customers without power on May 17th, including outages near Battle Creek from an EF0 tornado in Calhoun County. Consumers Energy said power will be restored in some areas today & full restoration in Lansing will take until May 21st. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Central Bearcats girls flag football team, which played at Ford Field last spring in their first season, is set to play their final regular season game today at Colon to try to earn a spot in the postseason tournament—one of three local teams competing in the growing Michigan Girls High School Flag Football League. The league began with a pilot program by the Detroit Lions and has expanded rapidly since its debut in spring 2023. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ On May 16 at Williamston High School, both the Harper Creek boys and girls track teams won regional titles—scoring 130 and 116.5 points respectively—with standout performances from several athletes. The wins marked Harper Creek’s first boys track regional championship since 2013 and added to a strong season of rival battles. 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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