🌱 Worker badly burned in Franklin Plastics explosion on Hill Brady Road

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In today's newsletter:

• Worker badly burned in Franklin Plastics explosion on Hill Brady Road
• How new weapon scanners will change your child's morning drop-off
• What Battle Creek parents can get free at October's health fair

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
• Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Worker injured in explosion and fire at Franklin Plastics in Battle Creek (wkzo.com) — An explosion and fire at Franklin Plastics on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek left a worker with serious burns Monday afternoon, requiring transport to Bronson Kalamazoo. Battle Creek firefighters, aided by Bedford Township crews, confirmed the accidental blaze was quickly contained to machinery, but neighbors and workers may notice ongoing safety checks at the commercial site.
   

2. Weapon detection systems coming to Battle Creek elementary schools (woodtv.com) — Battle Creek Public Schools is rolling out walk-through weapon detection systems at several elementary school entrances after a gun accidentally discharged in a third grader's backpack at Ann J. Kellogg Elementary. Systems are already active at four schools, with the rest coming next week, and families are urged to plan extra time for morning drop-off as students adjust.
   

3. Children's Health & Wellness Fair is Oct. 10 in B.C. (thebattlecreekshopper.com) — Battle Creek families are invited to a free Children's Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Full Blast, offering lead and vision screenings, local health resources, games, and lunch. The city and Calhoun County partners also highlight major grant‑funded efforts to remove lead from homes, proclaim October as Lead Poisoning Prevention Month, and share ways residents can keep kids safer at home.
   

4. Sabrina's Light assists dog fostering and placement through DEETS program (fox17online.com) — A Battle Creek–based dog rescue, Sabrina's Light, is seeking more local fosters while helping harder-to-place dogs gain confidence through its DEETS training program. The group will host a Halloween photo fundraiser at Pet Supplies Plus on Columbia Avenue October 24, giving residents a fun way to support rescue work and learn about fostering or volunteering opportunities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Battle Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
  2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 110 Green Street, Battle Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Adventist Heritage Ministries - General Conference Event →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 47 N Wood St, Battle Creek
  7:00 am
• Hastings at Pennfield →
  8587 Q Dr N, Battle Creek
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Adventist Heritage Ministries - General Conference Event →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 47 N Wood St, Battle Creek
  7:00 am
• Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Clinic 2026 →
  Battle Creek MI
  7:00 am
• Krazy for the Kazoo Stewardship Day →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar Battle Creek, MI
  8:00 am
• Cards on the Concourse →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar, 1350 Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek
  10:00 am
• Girls in Aviation Day 2026 →
  237 Helmer Rd N, Battle Creek
  10:00 am
• The Battle Creek Symphony Presents "Fantasia, Come Alive" →
  Battle Creek MI
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Maple Valley at Pennfield →
  Pennfield High School, 8587 Q Dr N, Battle Creek
  6:00 pm
• City Commission regular meeting →
  Battle Creek, MI Calendar
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• St. Joseph at Central →
  162 Champion St, Battle Creek
  10:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors.
  My daughter found an abandoned cat at Pennfield Ice Cream Shop a couple of months ago. We took him in to get him back to good health. His head is… (Nextdoor Pennifield)
• ​"What lies beneath?
  " is not a question often asked by gardeners, who tend to focus on things that are growing above the soil. But there is a world down there of which… (Nextdoor Bedford)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Battle Creek. Apply here.
• SpartanNash posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Battle Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Battle Creek here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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