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Battle Creek
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today workers and union members will gather at the Sojourner Truth Monument and park—this Labor Day rally celebrates work achievements. The event aims to build solidarity and honor the contributions of workers. City of Battle Creek
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 33-year-old Battle Creek resident was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Pennfield Township near North Avenue Saturday night, and witnesses reported a speeding silver car—the driver a 19-year-old from Climax—failed to stop, leading authorities to arrest him. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families can explore nature sounds at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 7 when local author Buffy Silverman reads her book Starlight Symphony from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.—participants then join a hands-on activity using instruments from the Library of Things. Battle Creek Enquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fall is near and 16 corn mazes across West Michigan offer family fun — two opened before today and others will open from Sept. 2 to Sept. 27 at family farms, apple orchards and Halloween attractions across counties such as Kent, Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Oceana, Ottawa and Van Buren. WOOD TV
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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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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.
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Battle Creek Punk Rock Flea Market
12-6 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — A lively day filled with makers, artists, vendors, and music awaits at the punk rock-themed flea market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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