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Battle Creek
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 60-year-old man from Clarendon Township died when his motorcycle crashed in Eckford Township Saturday afternoon—deputies arrived at 3:14 p.m. and first responders could not revive him as investigators seek tips from witnesses. FOX 17
- ➤ An Amtrak train near Battle Creek had a mechanical problem at 7:14 p.m. Friday — leaving passengers stuck until buses from 11 Mile Road and E Drive North picked them up. Many passengers became very upset and had to jump from the train as emergency crews helped them off after midnight. WOOD TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College earned national praise for its affordability and career readiness when a WalletHub report ranked it second in Michigan and 16th nationwide as of Aug. 12—registration for the fall semester is open with classes beginning Aug. 25. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Voegler won the Calhoun County Amateur Golf Tournament at Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Creek on Sunday when a clutch shot on the final hole gave him a one-shot win (his second title) over Paul Koski. 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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