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Morning Battle Creek! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much new federal housing money is coming to Battle Creek?
- How Battle Creek residents can easily start volunteering at Burch Day Care
- Why is this Battle Creek building mysteriously honoring Doris Johnson?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms, some severe, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
- Sunday: Sunshine, windy and chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Several southwest, west Michigan communities getting federal money for affordable housing (wkzo.com) — Battle Creek is set to receive more than $1.4 million in new federal funding to support affordable housing and neighborhood improvements. Community Development Block Grants and HOME funds will be shared with nearby cities, but Battle Creek’s allocation targets low-income housing needs right here at home. 
2. Burch Adult Day Care & Rehabilitation seeks volunteers (thebattlecreekshopper.com) — If you’ve ever thought about volunteering in Battle Creek, the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care & Rehabilitation Center on E. Michigan Avenue urgently needs extra hands. Staff and longtime volunteers describe how simple it is to get started, how the program supports adults with disabilities and caregivers, and how community members can call to explore flexible volunteer opportunities.
3. A Stone In Battle Creek Sparks Curiosity About Doris Johnson (wkfr.com) — A mysterious memorial stone on a building off Territorial in Battle Creek honors Doris Arlene Johnson Ploehn, who married here in 1944 but lived and was buried elsewhere. The piece traces her life through genealogy records and family comments, and invites locals to wonder why this particular Battle Creek building bears her name and death date.
4. KILLCROWN Unleashes Raw and Claustrophobic Debut Video 'DEATH' (mhf-mag.com) — Battle Creek metal fans can look ahead to Michigan Metal Fest on August 14–15, where Hastings/Delton band Killcrown will share the stage with several national heavy acts. The group just released a brutal new video for their debut single “DEATH,” previewing a full-length album due later this year.
5. NWS sending survey crews to Albee Township, Western Gratiot County (wnem.com) — Recent tornado activity in Michigan has included storms in southwestern areas near Battle Creek, with an EF3 in Union City earlier this year. Now, the National Weather Service is surveying fresh damage in Saginaw and nearby counties to confirm whether new tornadoes touched down Tuesday night.
📸 Around Battle Creek
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Upcoming Events in
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Tree and Bird Event
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Spring Fling Vendor/Flea Market
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Spring Fling Vendor/Flea Market
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Softball (Girls Junior Varsity)
Lakeview High School
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Baseball (Boys JV)
Portage Northern High School , 1000 Idaho Ave , Portage
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Lacrosse (Boys Varsity)
Lakeview High School , 15060 Helmer Rd S , Battle Creek
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City Commission regular meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
Battle Creek, MI Calendar , 10 N Division , Battle Creek
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Pennfield High School , 8299 Pennfield Rd , Battle Creek
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Varsity Softball vs. Fennville DH (Away)
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
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Norrix Varsity Baseball @ Climax-Scotts
372 S Main St , Climax
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GABCA Spring Craft & Vendor Show
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
6:45 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please join the City of Battle Creek and Loggia Preservation as we introduce the Battle Creek’s Historic District Design Guidelines Project!
Used in the city’s locally designated historic districts, Design Guidelines offer general approaches for proposed work to Battle Creek’s designated… (Nextdoor ) - Legendary Singers Of The 80-90s: Then vs Now
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- Register online or by mail by April 20 to vote in the May 5 local elections. After that, registration must be done in person at your local clerk’s... (X: BattleCreekCity)
- Three women were arrested after breaking into a Battle Creek home and assaulting an 18-year-old, police say — a crime they allegedly discussed later... (X: WOODTV)
- R+L Carriers posted a job opening for Forklift Operator PT in Battle Creek. Apply here.
- Chilli's posted a job opening for Janitor - Battle Creek Chili's in Battle Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Creek here.
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