Daily Battle Creek Logo Daily Battle Creek

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

SHARE

Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was arrested for breaking into a church and subsequently fighting a deputy with a knife in Homer, Michigan.  FOX 17
  • A Michigan tech company identified a lead in tracing the origin of racist text messages sent nationwide, aiding federal agents.  FOX 17

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly decrease thanks to major retailers' discounted bundles, despite overall grocery prices being 20% higher since the pandemic.  Battle Creek Enquirer
  • American Freight announces closure, offering up to 30% off on furniture and appliances at 328 locations and online, benefiting bargain seekers in West Michigan and beyond.  FOX 17

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Michigan lawmakers are proposing legislation aimed at safeguarding children from the negative effects of social media, including implementing age verification, a social media curfew, and additional parental controls.  FOX 17

SPORTS NEWS

  • Harper Creek, Lakeview, and St. Philip volleyball teams advance to regional finals after winning their respective matches.  Battle Creek Enquirer

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Euchre Tournament at Squirrel Hollow Golf Course

    Experience a thrilling Euchre tournament every other Sunday, where players can showcase their skills and compete for cash prizes in a friendly atmosphere.

    Sun, 11/17/24

    View event
  • 2024 Battle Creek Christmas Parade

    Celebrate the holiday season with the Battle Creek Christmas Parade featuring festive floats, marching bands, and the arrival of Santa Claus.

    Sat, 11/23/24

    View event
  • YMCA Annual Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Run

    Gather friends and family for a festive Thanksgiving Day 5k fun run/walk at the Battle Creek Family YMCA.

    Thu, 11/28/24

    View event
  • Winter Wanderland 2024: A Magical Holiday Celebration

    Experience a magical winter escape filled with dazzling light displays, festive activities, and seasonal treats for all ages in Downtown Battle Creek.

    Fri, 12/6/24

    View event
  • Tinsel Toes 5K Family Fun Run

    Experience a festive 5K run that winds through the enchanting Festival of Lights in Downtown Battle Creek, organized by Cereal City Athletics.

    Sat, 12/7/24

    View event
  • The Midtown Men Christmas Concert

    The Midtown Men will perform a Christmas-themed concert featuring holiday classics and 1960s rock hits at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel.

    Tue, 12/10/24

    View event
  • Holiday Food and Toy Distribution by Firekeepers Casino

    The Holiday Food & Toy Distribution at Kellogg Arena offers community members free holiday meal items and toys on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Thu, 12/12/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Battle Creek

Welcome to the Daily Battle Creek, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Battle Creek, Michigan community. If you like the Daily Battle Creek, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Battle Creek.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Battle Creek and across Michigan. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Battle Creek

A free Battle Creek community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here