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Battle Creek
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jamie Oneill hired a garage door service after a snapped spring led to a $400 quote that grew to a $1,258 bill with extra parts added—leaving her door unfixed, and a local service manager warned that unmarked vans and added fees are signs of scam companies. FOX 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ From 1995 to 2023, Michigan lost about 200,000 deer hunters—representing a 30% decline as the state reported a growing deer population. The DNR survey cited an aging population, fewer young hunters, and limited private land access as key factors. 102.7 WFAT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harper Creek clinched back-to-back conference titles with a 41-22 win over rival Marshall at the Ed Greenman Athletic Complex on Friday, Oct. 17. The team made key fourth-down stops—setting up touchdown passes that sealed the win—and improved its standing in the Interstate 8 Conference. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek area high school football games for Week 8—including those at Harper Creek, Marshall, Battle Creek Central and Pennfield—are underway with live scoreboard updates provided by local reporters, letting residents follow key game progress as the contests unfold. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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.
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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.
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Trinity World of Wizards Weekend
5-8 p.m. — Pine Knoll Apartments — Family-friendly fun — Experience magical adventures with wizards and enchanting activities.
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Sensory Friend Sundays at the Air Zoo
10 AM – 12 PM — Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center — $18 for adults, $16 for children — Experience a sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and special activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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