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In today's newsletter:
- Why Battle Creek police say the reported child kidnapping never happened
- Police seek video after gunfire damages two Battle Creek homes
- How a Battle Creek TOPS member became Michiganās State Queen
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- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
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š° News we're reading
1. Battle Creek police determine no child kidnapping attempt happened July 17th, close probe (wkzo.com) ā Battle Creek police say a reported attempted child kidnapping on July 17 near North Wabash Avenue and Capital Avenue NE did not occur, and theyāve closed the case. After interviews and video review, investigators concluded coincidental events led to a mistaken report, stressing there was no attempt to lure or abduct a child. 
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2. Investigation launched after two homes damaged by gunfire in Battle Creek (wwmt.com) ā Police are investigating gunfire that damaged two homes on Summer Street, about two miles southwest of downtown Battle Creek, and are asking neighbors to check any security or doorbell camera footage. No one was hurt, but officers found shell casings Friday morning and are seeking tips through the Battle Creek Detective Bureau or Silent Observer. Ā Ā Ā
3. TOPS member crowned State Queen for Mich. (thebattlecreekshopper.com) ā Battle Creek resident Penny Hart of TOPS Chapter 1660 has been crowned State Queen for Michigan after losing 156 pounds and maintaining her goal. Local readers can join one of three TOPS chapters meeting weekly in Battle Creek to get support with their own weight-loss goals. Ā Ā Ā
4. A Surgical Team Drove Its Laparoscopy Tower to a Zoo, Spayed an Endangered Painted Dog, and Had Her Back With Her Mate by Evening (myvetcandy.com) ā A seven-year-old African painted dog named Sassy at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek underwent a minimally invasive spay to prevent a life-threatening uterine infection and was back with her mate the same day. Michigan State University surgeons brought their laparoscopy equipment to the zoo, minimizing her time away from the pack. The story also explains how this kind of careful veterinary work supports global conservation of this endangered species. Ā Ā Ā
5. Augusta bird sanctuary sets aside space for sensory-friendly visits (battlecreekenquirer.com) ā Families from the Battle Creek area can take advantage of sensory-friendly visiting hours at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in nearby Augusta through August 28. From 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Overlook Building along the accessible paved path is reserved for visitors with sensory sensitivities, with crafts, books, and space for comfort items. Regular trails remain open, and standard admission rates apply. Ā Ā Ā
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The Venue at 68 LLC, 68 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg
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- The Jetson ONE: Is a singleāseat, fully electric vertical takeāoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed for recreational flight under FAA Part 103 in the U.
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$1 a dozenā¦ around 15 doz available. Pickup out towards turkeyville in Battle Creek! (Nextdoor Old Bellevue Rd / Pennfield)
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