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Battle Creek
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ God's Kitchen of Michigan is offering Free Community Christmas Dinners on Dec. 17 & 18 for residents. Meals with fried chicken, ham & sides will be served at churches in Battle Creek on Wednesday and at Kanley Chapel in Kalamazoo on Thursday, with each child receiving a free toy. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Elizabeth Schultheiss, vice president at Battle Creek Community Foundation, will join the Kellogg fellowship next month as one of 80 leaders driving change for children and families in our community. Other local leaders also joined the cohort to work on new strategies in community-led service. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Youth Challenge Academy cadets will graduate tomorrow at Marshall High School (701 N. Marshall Ave) at 10 a.m. with doors opening at 9 a.m. for the public, honoring 116 cadets with 88 earning their diplomas. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ More than 30 school districts took part in a legal fight in state court on Thursday over a budget rule — that requires waiving legal privileges to access safety funding — with lawyer Scott Eldridge arguing it is too vague while state officials defended its clarity. Michigan Public Radio
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1 billion as no winner emerged in the last drawing, and the next drawing is set for Saturday, Dec. 13. Battle Creek residents can buy tickets at local retailers, and winners may choose a cash option (worth $461.3 million). Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts say residents should boost their immune systems with healthy habits + proper vaccinations as the cold and flu season peaks soon. They recommend starting now to better protect against illness. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer is hosting its preseason poll for girls basketball player of the year and readers can vote online until noon on Dec. 16 + the season preview features 30 top high school athletes. 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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