Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
The B-Squared Foundation will host a free community football game on July 19 — a rematch between youth and police at Battle Creek Central High School at 3 p.m. to build trust and teamwork.
Michigan will see a partial solar eclipse on Aug.
12 from 1 to 1:35 p.m.—only about 3% of the sun will be obscured, making the view subtle. Residents should use eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
Doctors advise that during the cyclosporiasis outbreak, patients use oral rehydration solutions and avoid sugary drinks, alcohol, and greasy foods to ease diarrhea symptoms.
They recommend that anyone with severe dehydration or symptoms lasting more than a few days seek local medical care.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases (44 hospitalizations) as of Monday morning; officials advise residents to wash or cook fresh produce carefully because no specific source has yet been identified.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks played in the Northwoods League All-Star Game on July 8 at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa, where key plays led to a 4-2 win.
The team will host Kalamazoo on Tuesday and launch Post Cereal Night and Margaritaville Night + Yacht Rock concert.
Vince Gill Concert
8 p.m. — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of beautiful country music with Vince Gill.
Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy regional performers playing popular live tunes in a festive community atmosphere.
Leilapalooza Music Festival
All day — Leila Arboretum Society — $5 parking — Experience a vibrant one-day festival with 60+ bands across 6 stages set in a beautiful arboretum.
Vibe @ 5 Concert Series
5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy regional performers playing live tunes in this vibrant community concert series.
New Wave Festival: Music, Art & Mystics
12 PM-12 AM — Leila Arboretum Society — Kids 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult — Experience a vibrant festival filled with music, art, mystics, and 100+ vendors at the Leila Arboretum.
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