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Battle Creek
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community volunteers transformed Blue Lake Township Park into a multi-use trail system using hand tools and thousands of service hours. The park began its change in 2023 when Scott Brannam and his wife Angel cleared debris, and it now offers nearly 5 miles of trails with plans to expand to about 10 miles—while officials seek a $120,000 grant for an ADA-accessible path and lookout onto Grass Lake. FOX 17
- ➤ Feeding America’s study released on May 14 found that 34,070 children, or 17.9% of kids, in the eight counties served by the South Michigan Food Bank face hunger — urging local agencies to plan new relief efforts based on the data. Battle Creek Enquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek police are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight Tuesday on the 100 block of Arbor Point Drive when an 18-year-old man was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and officers say the incident was isolated with no ongoing threat + anyone with information is urged to contact the police or Silent Observer. 102.7 WFAT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College held its annual Student Art Show award ceremony on April 25 at the DeVries Gallery where more than $5,000 in cash awards and scholarships were given to student artists from Battle Creek and nearby areas—Rayna Crane won Best of Show for her piece Out of the Dark and new President’s Perspective Awards were given to three local artists—highlighting achievements in art, photography, multimedia and design. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan is continuing its summer food assistance program that gives families an extra 40 dollars per month for kids in June, July and August after school lunches end. Families who already receive SNAP, Medicaid — or TANF automatically qualify as state health officials warn that proposed federal cuts may reduce food benefits. Michigan Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will be held at 318 Country Club Drive from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8—an Epson Tour event with more than 140 women competing for a $225,000 purse—where local senior Amiyah Gibson will participate as a sponsor exemption. 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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Oaklawn Pink Out the Park Night
6:35 – 9:00 p.m. — MCCU Field — $20 ticket package — Enjoy a night of baseball while supporting women's health initiatives with a special promotional package.
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Cheetah Chase 5K
6:30-10 a.m. — Binder Park Zoo — Registration required — Experience a thrilling 5K race through scenic zoo paths alongside exotic animals.
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Beach Day Painting Party
6:00-8:30 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Enjoy a fun paint and sip session under the guidance of a local artist.
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