Good morning, Battle Creek.

The Michigan Apple Committee released a guide that showed Paula Red was scheduled for harvest on Aug.

17 and Ginger Gold on Aug. 18, with other varieties to be picked from Aug. 25 through Oct. 29. Apples from nearly 15 million trees on 34,500 acres and 775 family-run farms will be available at local farms, cider mills, markets, and stores—bringing a busy fall harvest to our area.

Triple-A Michigan reports that the average gas price is now $3.12 a gallon after an 11-cent drop from last week; Ann Arbor sells gas at $3.22 while Marquette offers the lowest price at $3.04.

A 15-gallon fill-up costs about $46 and prices in southwest Michigan show Kalamazoo County at $2.98—highlighting regional differences.

Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission reinstated year-round coyote hunting on public lands to manage rising coyote numbers that hurt farms + state lawmakers supported the change reversing last year’s limits meant to protect young pups.

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.

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.

Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk

1-4 p.m. — 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI — Entry fee required — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk with both live and virtual options for everyone.