Good morning, Battle Creek.

Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley urged families to create a safety plan before attending the county fair by taking photos of children and establishing a meeting spot in the event of separation.

Officials stressed that planning ahead (including exchanging contact numbers) can help keep crowds manageable and children safe.

Kroger now offers eligible prescription delivery with grocery orders through its Instacart-powered service.

The option launched on Aug. 13 and requires customers to enroll via My Prescriptions and Online Pay for combined orders delivered to their homes.

An updated study by Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group found wildfire smoke from Canada caused economic losses of over $6.6 billion in Michigan, the highest among 10 affected states.

The analysis shows impacts from missed work days, reduced earnings and lower productivity across industries.

Kellogg Community College now offers the Workforce Empowerment Scholarship for HVACR students, covering tuition, books, transportation and other costs (applicable for those in eligible SEMCO service counties who maintain a 2.5 GPA) with applications reviewed monthly.

Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College signed the Bronco Bound Guarantee to give KCC grads automatic admission to WMU, scholarship opportunities from $500 — $3000, and free access to Bronco athletic events when their signing ceremony was held Wednesday at the WMU Student Center.