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Saturday, December 13th, 2025

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

ECONOMY NEWS

  • With Christmas two weeks away, UPS, FedEx, and USPS have set strict cut-off dates to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Dec. 25. Local residents should check provider details to plan shipments on time.  Battle Creek Enquirer
  • Michigan Lottery announced that since no one claimed the jackpot on Dec. 10, today's Powerball drawing will offer a prize of over $1 billion with ticket sales open until 9:45 p.m. and the drawing scheduled for 10:59 p.m.  Battle Creek Enquirer

HEALTH NEWS

  • Michigan health officials advise parents to continue giving newborns the Hepatitis B dose despite a federal committee vote to delay the vaccine; Dr. William Nettleton (medical director for Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services and Calhoun County Public Health) said delaying the shot offers no benefits and may expose newborns to the illness.  102.7 WFAT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

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

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