Good morning, Battle Creek.

McDonald's in Michigan will hold a hiring event on July 29 at all 500 locations, with walk-in interviews available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for crew and manager positions + eligible employees may qualify for education benefits including tuition assistance.

Triple-A Michigan reported that the state average gas price rose 20¢ to $4.15 a gallon over the past week due to rising oil costs linked to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions (local county prices range from $4.08 to $4.19).

At KCC's campus (450 North Ave) on Aug.

8, current and prospective students can get advising, financial aid help, testing, and registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enter a drawing for three free credit hours to prepare for fall classes beginning Aug. 24.

Battle Creek residents are advised by state health officials to wash produce thoroughly after Michigan reported 6,148 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22 — the parasite from contaminated food can cause severe diarrhea.

Health experts continue to monitor the outbreak to keep residents safe.

Ninety-seven Northwoods League players were picked in the MLB Draft, including former Battle Jacks pitcher Michael Addari, chosen in the sixth round by the Houston Astros, and University of Olivet alum Bryan Carney, who became only the second Comets player drafted (after Vern Ruhle).

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.