Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
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🏛️ Government
Michigan State Police will enforce the Move Over law on Monday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. by targeting drivers who do not yield to emergency vehicles, as local and neighboring agencies join the effort to promote road safety.
🏥 Health
Michigan residents are advised to keep pets indoors today as wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota creates unhealthy air, so owners should limit outdoor time, avoid vigorous exercise for sensitive breeds (especially brachycephalic dogs) and prepare evacuation kits as recommended by veterinary experts.
🏈 Sports
Battle Creek’s 250 feature spotlights the top 25 female athletes at Pennfield, inviting readers to vote for their favorite all-time contender; voting ends on July 23.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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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.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
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