Good morning, Battle Creek.

Fifth Third Bank finalized a plan to close 75 Michigan branches—55 legacy Comerica and 20 Fifth Third—by early September.

Customers will be converted for Labor Day and gain more branch access; meanwhile, 502 workers at Farmington Hills face layoffs from July through November.

Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank will close 75 Michigan branches this summer due to their merger—55 are former Comerica and 20 are Fifth Third—while customers will benefit from increased overall branch access in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

Marshall Community Credit Union awarded nearly $10K to over 700 youth in its April Youth Month promotion as part of its 75th anniversary — boosting financial confidence with incentives for deposits and account growth.

The program helped young members build healthy financial habits.

Funeral director Karen Hardy urged gun owners to safely store firearms after a child's fatal loss as gun-related deaths remain a leading cause among children.

A 2023 Michigan law has reduced such incidents while officials distributed over 60,000 free gun locks since February (enhancing safety statewide).

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.

NexusCon

10 AM – 6 PM — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A celebration of all things fandom with comics, toys, gaming, and more.

Father's Day Car Show

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Historic Charlton Park — Adults $5, Kids free — Celebrate Father's Day with a spectacular display of vintage cars and music in a historic setting.

Crushed Glass Resin Pour Workshop

6-8 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $55 — Create your own custom crushed glass masterpiece with step-by-step guidance in a fun atmosphere.

7th Annual City Kids Day

12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena and Festival Market Square — Free admission — Celebrate summer with free activities, food, music, and fun for kids and families.