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🌱 How a Battle Creek coach is turning a shooting into a lesson.

Battle Creek, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Battle Creek! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Battle Creek coach is turning a shooting into a lesson.
  • How Battle Creek’s Full Blast is changing its summer hours
  • How Battle Creek’s vote just changed mayor and commission terms

Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 55 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 45.
  • Saturday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘Put the guns down': Battle Creek man recovering after restaurant shooting (woodtv.com) — A Battle Creek man is recovering after being shot outside a crowded Springfield bar, with a Battle Creek officer’s quick tourniquet likely saving his leg. As he faces a long rehab, the Lakeview basketball coach is urging local youth to avoid gun violence while deputies continue seeking tips about the shooters.
   

2. Full Blast Recreation Center expands summer hours in Battle Creek (battlecreekenquirer.com) — Full Blast Recreation Center in downtown Battle Creek has expanded its summer hours, giving residents more time to use the fitness center, gyms, batting cages, and walking track. The city-run facility now opens early on weekdays, offers Saturday access, and connects visitors to details on memberships, rentals, and the separate Flash Flood Waterpark schedule online.
   

3. May 5 Election results: Voters weigh in on school bonds, a trash ordinance, and commissioner terms (watershedvoice.com) — Battle Creek voters have approved a city charter change giving the mayor and city commissioners four-year terms, with about 53% voting in favor. The decision came as part of a wider May 5 ballot across Southwest Michigan that also included several school bonds and millage proposals in nearby counties. Local residents will now see longer terms for top city leaders.
   

4. KILLCROWN Unleashes Raw and Claustrophobic Debut Video 'DEATH' : Metal-Rules.com (metal-rules.com) — Metal fans in Battle Creek can look ahead to Michigan Metal Fest on August 14–15, where rising Michigan band Killcrown will perform alongside several national acts. The article also spotlights Killcrown’s brutal new debut video “DEATH” and their growing reputation in the state’s heavy music scene.
   

5. Battle Creek man arrested for driving stolen vehicle; unregistered handgun found in car (wwmt.com) — A Battle Creek resident was arrested early Tuesday after deputies stopped a reportedly stolen vehicle on West Dickman Road in nearby Springfield, then found an unregistered handgun inside, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The 38-year-old man faces charges tied to the stolen car and driving without a valid license, while prosecutors are reviewing a possible firearm charge.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 7
  • MS Tennis (H) Galesburg-Augusta Middle School
    Pennfield Middle School Pennfield High School
    4:00 pm
  • PHS Spring Band Concert
    Pennfield High School, 8299 Pennfield Rd, Battle Creek
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 8
  • Lunch & Learn: Spring Weather Safety
    CareWell Services Southwest Kool Family Center
    11:30 am
  • School Dance →
    Pennfield Middle School Middle School-1-MS Gymnasium
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing a black and white Border Collie, no collar, does not look or act like a stray?
    She just showed up in my yard about 15 minutes ago. I have photos but don’t know how to upload them. Sorry. (Nextdoor Pennfield Charter Twp)
  • Farm Stand is now open we are located at 489 Hamilton Rd off M-37 in Bedford Michigan.
    We have some beautiful roses, yellow, red, pink and so adorable Mother's Day plants, and I have added more also. We have some spring Simmering pots,… (Nextdoor Bedford)
  • Securitas Security Services USA posted a job opening for Multi-Site Security Officer in Battle Creek. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T0610) in Battle Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Creek here.

Ok Battle Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Battle Creek

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