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Battle Creek
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Of The Land Farm in Battle Creek will host a Flower Concert Series on Aug. 24 that offers live music by solo artist Chris Foresteiri from noon to 2 p.m.—attendees can enjoy a mini produce market and picnic fare ordered in advance. Battle Creek Enquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak will refund passengers stranded for about four hours on a train in Emmett Township near Battle Creek last week—when a sensor error caused the train traveling from Chicago to Dearborn to stop at 7 p.m. and later transfer passengers to buses around midnight as officials reviewed the issue with the Michigan Department of Transportation. 102.7 WFAT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek residents are warned by police about an email scam that sends fake rezoning invoices and urges replies for wire transfer details—neighbors should verify sender addresses and report suspicious messages to the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-781-0911 or Silent Observer at 269-964-3888. Battle Creek Enquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices held at $2.99 per gallon on Monday, nearly the same as last week's value and 4.2% lower than the national average of $3.12, according to the Energy Information Administration. A year ago, Midwest prices were 10% higher at $3.32 per gallon. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has been postponed from August 19-23 to October 7-10. Travelers can enroll at the terminal at 5235 Portage Road — available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break from Noon to 1:00 p.m. 102.7 WFAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer has released a list of the top 10 high school girls golfers and invites local readers to vote for the Preseason Girls Golfer of the Year online until noon on August 26—this poll spotlights rising talent in the area. 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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