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Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • NFL player Chris Evans expands his CE Stars program to Battle Creek to empower youth through sports, emphasizing access and personal growth.  Battle Creek Enquirer

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Big Lots announced the initiation of going-out-of-business sales at all locations after efforts to secure a sale with Nexus Capital Management fell through, despite entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy and planning to optimize its store footprint.  Battle Creek Enquirer

HEALTH NEWS

  • Michigan's Chief Medical Executive assures the public bird flu's risk remains low, despite two human cases and ongoing monitoring in animals and dairy farms.  Michigan Public Radio

SPORTS NEWS

  • Kalamazoo Central defeated Lakeview 68-49, leveraging strong defensive pressure in a key early-season SMAC East Division boys basketball game.  Battle Creek Enquirer
  • Pennfield and Harper Creek boys' basketball teams secured significant Interstate 8 Conference victories on the road, enhancing their season records.  Battle Creek Enquirer

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Charity Run Supporting Rich Grady

    This charity run honors Rich Grady, a dedicated runner who maintained a running streak for nearly 16 years, as a way to support him and his family following his brain cancer diagnosis.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • Live Music Event Featuring C&N

    Enjoy a night of live music at the New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub with talented duo C&N while savoring delicious brews and food.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • Mirage: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

    Mirage, a renowned tribute band, will perform the classic hits of Fleetwood Mac at the FireKeepers Casino Event Center, offering fans a nostalgic musical experience.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I write to discover what I know.

~ Flannery O'Connor

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