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Saturday, December 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Michigan retailers are extending holiday hours to help shoppers. Target will remain open from 7 a.m. to midnight through Dec. 23 while Walmart extends Cyber Week deals through Dec. 7 and many stores plan early closures on Christmas Eve and are closed on Christmas — check local times.  Battle Creek Enquirer

CULTURE NEWS

  • The historic steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 has been repaired after a wheel bearing issue and will lead this weekend's North Pole Express excursion from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso to Ashley. Tickets remain sold out for the festive holiday trips.  Battle Creek Enquirer

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 12/9/25

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  • 11th Annual Jingle in the Creek USA Wrestling Tournament

    8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — $10 admission — Experience thrilling youth wrestling matches with festive holiday spirit.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • Hazard Control Conference

    9 a.m.-6 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek — Check Official Website — Engage in workshops and sessions focused on improving safety protocols and risk management in various industries.

    Tue, 12/16/25

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  • Winter Jam 2025 - Best of Both Worlds Edition

    7 PM - 1 AM — Kellogg Arena — $39+ — Experience a spectacular night of music uniting hip-hop and R&B for a vibrant celebration of culture and community.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

~ Edmund Hillary

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