Good morning, Battle Creek.

Cruise the Creek will feature classic and customized vehicles downtown on Aug.

8 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Friendship Park (10 State St. West); the free car show will welcome families and friends with vehicles at least 25 years old while police provide support.

The Battle Creek Fire Department and Police Department participated in a rib-eating contest at Texas Roadhouse on July 27, showcasing friendly rivalry and community spirit.

Battle Creek residents can download the free Battle Creek Enquirer app from Apple and Google Play to get real-time news, custom alerts, and a personalized My Topics feed — providing both a digital daily newspaper and access to editions from the past 30 days.

Federal support remains available for residents impacted by April storms in 27 counties; nearly 850 households have applied for $7.3M in individual aid, and over $670K has gone toward SBA low-interest disaster loans (the FEMA deadline is Aug.

31).

On Monday, July 27, MDHHS reported 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, including high numbers in counties such as Calhoun.

Battle Creek residents are urged to wash produce and hands to lower risk as officials update totals today — the extra cases reflect delayed laboratory reports.

Jake and Zach Kucharczyk played for the Traverse City Pit Spitters at MCCU Field last week, facing the hometown Battle Creek Battle Jacks as both starred among league leaders.

Jake will join Penn State and Zach committed to Indiana State after their strong summer, + cherishing their time together.

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.