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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charitable Union recycles old clothes and athletic shoes to keep them out of landfills and help the environment. The organization accepts donations Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — the program has been active since the 1990s and has already recycled more than 200,000 pounds of textiles. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Amazon drivers at the Walker delivery station will deliver over 100,000 packages daily during the busy December season. Residents are encouraged to keep doorways lit and paths free of salt, snow, and ice to help ensure timely and safe deliveries. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Denny’s is nearing its goal to close 150 underperforming restaurants by year’s end, but none of its Michigan franchised outlets are identified for closure (Belleville has already shuttered). The company is also exploring a major sale that could change future plans. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KCC Foundation opened its scholarship applications online for the 2026–27 academic year for new, returning & transferring KCC students. Applicants must submit their forms by 11:59 p.m. on March 2. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The winter solstice will arrive on Sunday, Dec. 21 — marking the shortest day for Battle Creek with about 9 hours of sunlight; after the solstice, daylight will gradually increase each day. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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