Good morning, Battle Creek.

Joann said that its remaining Michigan stores, including the Battle Creek store, will close permanently by May 31 after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year—14 Michigan stores and 255 nationwide have already shut down.

A man who was reportedly suicidal from Marshall was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Calhoun County on May 28th after he pointed a gun at an officer—no deputies were hurt and a press briefing will share more details today.

Battle Creek Public Works Department rescheduled its annual Open House to July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 150 S.

Kendall St.—the event was moved from prior dates due to severe storms so staff can focus on cleanup, and it will offer city vehicle demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, giveaways, music and food from a truck.

Battle Creek readers voted Ethan Gibson from Galesburg-Augusta as the top middle infielder in baseball and Kennedy Halverson from Harper Creek as the best in softball in the Enquirer's poll — Jeremiah West and Rylie VanAken finished second in their sports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michigan State Armwrestling Championships 2025

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday — Watch the best arm wrestlers in Michigan face off in an exciting competition.