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Battle Creek
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Michigan now pay 27¢ less per gallon after Triple-A Michigan reported the average has dropped to $4.38, with prices ranging from $4.15 in Flint to $4.48 in Traverse City and Allegan County at $4.32 in southwest Michigan. 102.7 WFAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oaklawn Hospital added a third daVinci5 surgical system this spring to improve access to minimally invasive procedures in general surgery, gynecology and urology. The upgrade lets surgeons schedule cases more flexibly and offers patients shorter recovery times + less pain. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer's Athlete of the Week contest invites readers to vote for top high school athletes including Dayton Ennis, Angelia Palma, Gabe Walliczek and DJ Wood until Wednesday at 5 p.m. The nominees are recognized for recent district title wins and state performances in baseball, softball, and track. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Cereal City Classic 5k/10k Run-Walk
7:45 a.m. — Battle Creek Family YMCA — $35 early registration — Lace up for a fun run through Battle Creek's scenic routes.
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