Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ford donated $140,000 to restore Marshall’s Brooks Memorial Fountain, a nearly 100-year-old landmark built in 1930 that now flows again with colored lights and serves as a backdrop for community events. The work—completed after thorough assessments and a detailed 3D laser scan—is part of Ford’s regional investments ahead of production at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, which will create 1,700 jobs. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Binder Park Golf Course on August 16, 62 players competed in the 48th Cal-Am Golf Championship—Chris Voegler led the field with a 65 while Paul Koski and James Staab trailed; division winners in the Seniors, Super Seniors and women's divisions were also noted, and the final round will begin at 7:30 a.m. today. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Bill Engvall Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets from $261 — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Bill Engvall at a lively venue.
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Fishing with Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited
5-8 p.m. — Handmap Brewing — Free entry — Make new friends and learn to fish with expert mentoring and equipment provided.
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