Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🌲 Environment
On Thursday afternoon, environmentalists in Kalamazoo gathered as Attorney General Dana Nessel condemned keeping Consumers Energy’s JH Campbell plant running, which costs $615,000 daily.
Sunlight Gardens in Battle Creek warned rising energy prices hurt the economy & officials are exploring cheaper renewable options.
🏥 Health
Federal health officials warned Michigan consumers at Taco Bell to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a cyclospora outbreak.
The supplier (Taylor Farms) is under investigation and local restaurants have halted its use.
Michigan officials extended a statewide air quality alert into today as wildfire smoke from Ontario and northern Minnesota pushed pollutant levels into hazardous territory (readings reached up to 1,000).
They advise residents to wear an N95 or P100 mask outdoors to protect against harmful PM2.5 particles.
🏈 Sports
Local readers can vote online for the top male athlete of all time at Pennfield as part of Battle Creek's 250 event.
Voting will close 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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📣 Battle Creek Announcements
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