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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chair King Backyard Store is holding a Labor Day sale with up to 60% off outdoor furniture, including seating and dining sets — such as a three-piece sofa group, hanging chair, and seven-piece dining set. The sale will run ahead of Labor Day on Monday, September 1. Battle Creek Enquirer
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on the 10000 block of 8 Mile Road in Newton Township on Sunday—seizing a firearm and suspected narcotics while seeking arrest warrants for several people present. 102.7 WFAT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Farmers like Robb Rynd have seen their corn show brown leaves and missing kernels as high overnight temperatures have stressed pollination—experts warn that climate change may lead to uneven yields while a monster crop is expected later this harvest. Michigan Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MDOT said over 100 bridges may close by 2035 if a state funding package is not approved—about two-thirds of these bridges have exceeded their design life and could affect 1.8 million daily drivers. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head coach Lorin Granger discussed BC Central Football’s plans and challenges for the upcoming season in an interview—his remarks give local fans a clear look at the team's strategy. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer has opened an online poll for Preseason Football Player of the Year as readers choose among 40 high school players until noon on Sept. 2. Local football games are starting this week—voters are invited to review the season preview list and cast their ballots. 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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