Good morning, Battle Creek.

Harbor Humane highlighted 2-month-old Kettle Corn on Pet Adoption Tuesday; he is affectionate & curious and is doing well with crate training and potty routines.

On Tuesday morning, gas prices in West Michigan fell below $3 a gallon as cheaper winter blend gasoline and lower crude oil prices drove the drop—local data showed Kent County at $2.76 per gallon and Kalamazoo County at $2.96, with experts advising drivers to fill up before the weekend for the best savings.

Harper Creek will induct five members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday—Oct 17—with a meet-and-greet at the school library and honors during the football game against Marshall, recognizing inductees Amber Votava, Silver Garske, Ed Greenman, Kendall Buchan, and Mike Seedorff.

Lower Michigan has been very dry with a severe drought that has left two-thirds of the area with less precipitation than normal since last winter, affecting areas from Huron to Tuscola (west toward Lake Michigan) and lowering river and stream flows.

Rain is expected this coming weekend to help ease wildfire risks and support agriculture.

Muted fall colors have been seen around here because warmer, more humid weather has slowed the chlorophyll breakdown in tree leaves—conditions that normally produce bright hues when it is dry, cool and sunny.

Residents may see more vivid colors later if cooler weather sets in.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency canceled the Women Veterans Conference scheduled for October 16-18 in Cascade Township—apologizing and working with the venue to reschedule the event.

Bronson Sexual Assault Services and Bronson HelpNet will host an open house on Oct.

18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their Beckley Road office in Battle Creek—offering indoor trick-or-treating and free counseling on mental health and assault support.

Experts say drivers in Battle Creek should prepare their cars for winter by checking tire tread, battery and brakes and by considering winter tires and an emergency kit for slick icy roads.

FireKeepers Casino hosted a major MSPT poker tournament from Oct.

9-12 — drawing 2,773 entries and nearly $2.7M in prize money — where Merritt Kuhn won his first title with $339,115. The casino remains a key poker destination and will host the next event from May 12th to 17th, 2026.

Glizzy Festival 2025

3-7 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $7 general admission, children 12 and under are free — Celebrate hot dogs with diverse vendors, activities, and a fun eating competition.

PENN PRES HOL-i-DAY ARTS & CRAFT SHOW

1 PM — Ott Biological Preserve — Spots available for vendors — Showcase your holiday arts and crafts this season.

Trinity World of Wizards Weekend

5-8 p.m. — Pine Knoll Apartments — Family-friendly fun — Experience magical adventures with wizards and enchanting activities.