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Battle Creek
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Menards is collecting non-perishable food items for a local pantry—shoppers can drop off donations near the exit doors from Oct. 1 until Oct. 31 to support hunger relief. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College’s marketing team earned 13 Medallion Awards including five Gold — recognitions given by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for creative work promoting the college during the 2024–25 academic year. The awards were presented Oct. 1 in Indianapolis and honor designs in print and social media that support the college’s mission by involving staff and student workers. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer signed a spending plan that funds state government and education until Sept. 30 and helps pay for road repairs by raising gas and diesel taxes and adding a cannabis tax—ending a long budget fight among lawmakers in a split legislature. State lawmakers also cut funds for some departments to lower expenses. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ October is Menopause Awareness Month and DNA sequencing is emerging as a tool that will help doctors identify risks for women during menopause. Dr. Celia Egan (director of Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Health with True. Women's Health) said the process will soon guide personalized treatments by analyzing genetic codes. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football Week 7 in Battle Creek features key contests with Battle Creek Central hosting Kalamazoo Central at 7 p.m. on Friday as division title hopes hang in the balance—Harper Creek faces Hastings and games in Pennfield, Marshall, Climax-Scotts, Bellevue and others round out the schedule for Friday and Saturday. Battle Creek Enquirer
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That Arena Rock Show
7-11 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Tickets required — Experience the ultimate tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s in a high-energy atmosphere.
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Glizzy Festival 2025
3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Cost info not specified — Celebrate America's favorite past time with Battle Creek's Hot Dog competition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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