Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Development Neighborhood and Community Center has postponed its Harry Potter themed World of Wizards fundraiser from late October to spring 2026 to help more families with food needs amid SNAP funding issues — the center has seen nearly 40 families seek help lately and now provides emergency food bags. Battle Creek Enquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yuengling beer is now on tap at several bars & restaurants across West Michigan. The brews, distributed by Alliance Beverage, have been available since their state debut months ago. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Relatives of the Edmund Fitzgerald namesake reflected on the shipwreck that sank 50 years ago in Lake Superior on November 10—when 29 men lost their lives. They said the tragedy taught hard lessons about nature’s power and the risks sailors face—reminding us of the legacy of that loss. FOX 17
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Michigan are paying 14 cents more per gallon for gas today than last Monday — Triple-A Michigan said the statewide average is $3.10, 15 cents higher than last month. Prices vary by area with Ann Arbor at $3.15 and Traverse City at $2.84. 102.7 WFAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services ordered full SNAP benefits for November after a week of shifting policies. Recipients who normally get their benefits on the 9th will receive them within 48 hours while others will get funds on their usual schedule—officials did not specify where the money will come from. Michigan Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Kellogg Community College, the cross country team ran through a blizzard in Iowa on Nov 8th and made history as the women finished fourth and the men sixth—marking their best eight-year finishes. The volleyball team reached the NJCAA Great Lakes Region tournament and the women’s soccer team, after two straight regional titles, ended their season with a 4-0 loss in the championship final. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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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Winter Wanderland 2025
2-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square, Battle Creek, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical collection of events throughout the city.
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Ezra Ray Hart Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Firekeepers — Starting at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with Ezra Ray Hart at Firekeepers Casino.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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