Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🎓 Education
KCC has opened enrollment for an accelerated CNA training program with classes in Coldwater starting Nov.
2 and in Battle Creek starting Nov. 16. Students will earn three college credits that prepare them for Michigan certification — a pathway into various health care careers.
🌲 Environment
Battle Creek is hosting fall recycling events from Sept.
14 to Oct. 26. Residents can join curbside recycling and scrap tire drop-offs at 135 N. Washington Ave on Sept. 14, volunteer stewardship at 150 S. Kendall St on Oct. 3, plus hazardous waste and Styrofoam recycling in Marshall and Tekonsha.
🏛️ Government
A federal court ruled Friday in West Olive that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing the 64-year-old J.H.
Campbell Generating Plant to remain operational past its planned retirement — a decision that ends a costly order raising expenses by about $259 million for local ratepayers.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered at half-staff on Sept.
11 for Patriot Day to honor 9/11 victims; flags were raised to full staff today.
🏥 Health
Walmart recalled its Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend for potential E. coli contamination on Sept.
11 — the frozen 10-ounce product marked with lot code 6040 01-6 was shipped to 16 states while Michigan stores remain unaffected.
🏈 Sports
High school football Week 3 scores were updated live on Sept.
11 at 3:00 p.m. ET in the Battle Creek area — covering games at Harper Creek, Marshall, Battle Creek Central, and Pennfield.
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