Happy weekend, Calhoun County! In today’s happening-today edition: BlueOval’s business boost, an elders powwow, and emergency preparedness fair + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community growth in Marshall: Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall has begun production, employing over 500 residents and lifting local businesses. Broadway Grille grew staff 20 percent with 1,300 housing units proposed or completed -- see Marshall’s business boost.
Community celebration ahead: Pine Creek Indian Reservation hosts Bodéwadmi "Honoring Our Elders" powwow today and Sunday, with the Sobriety Walk, foods and crafts, free, open to the public, no drugs, alcohol or pets -- see what’s planned.
Safety skills for everyone: Calhoun County’s first Emergency Preparedness Fair will be June 27 at Kellogg Community College’s Lane Thomas Building, with demos, resources from 26 groups, giveaways, and a free hot dog lunch -- check the preparedness demos.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Easy local escape: Camp Turkeyville RV Resort makes a low-stress weekend easy with full-hookup sites, two pools with a splash pad, clean showers and laundry, a catch-and-release pond, and a short stroll to Cornwell’s Turkeyville for comfort food and ice cream. Quick reset, no epic road trip required.
Craving real Cajun: Pasche's Seafood Kitchen keeps Battle Creek lively with gumbo, poboys, and crawfish étouffée that taste like a weekend trip south, minus I-94 traffic. Even better, their plant-based menu means the seafood skeptic in your crew still eats happy, so go treat yourself to a little Louisiana.
Short-game reset, anyone? Squirrel Hollow Golf Course keeps things fun and approachable with a welcoming, women-owned vibe, quirky challenges, and plenty of ways to play with friends. Grab your wedges, get a quick round in this week, and expect the kind of local energy that makes golf feel less serious, more you.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⛳ Michael J. Hume Big Red Open Golf Outing @ Riverside Golf Club and Banquet Center (Battle Creek) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Grab your khakis and questionable visor. The Big Red Open is teeing off with a shotgun start, and $100 gets you in. Your registration covers 18 holes with a cart, lunch, on-course contests, and plenty of time with friends and fellow supporters.
🃏 Battle Cancer Poker Run @ Battle Creek Harley-Davidson | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you ride two wheels or rumble in a muscle car, Battle Creek poker run is on. Start at the Harley shop, end at Base Bar & Grill, roll with bikes, Jeeps, and side-by-sides, enjoy bands, drink specials, and raffles, benefiting Calhoun County cancer survivors.
🤝 NexusCon @ Kellogg Arena (Battle Creek) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Let your inner nerd stretch its legs at NexusCon, the local hub for comics, toys, wrestling, animation, gaming, art, and collectibles. Expect cosplay, nostalgia, and vendors who know the difference between mint and 'my cousin touched it.' Bring the kids for cover.
🎶 OCD/C @ Gull Lake Distilling (Battle Creek) | Saturday (6/20) – Think your neck can still handle a Bon Scott howl? OCD/C is ripping into the early AC/DC catalog at Gull Lake Distilling, no gimmicks, just grit, growl, and riffs. Order something smoky, nod like you meant to, and let there be rock.
🛍 Flea Market and Antique Show @ Cornwell's Turkeyville (Marshall) | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of cardio is strolling rows of vintage finds, this outdoor flea and antique show is your happy place. Think Pyrex, vinyl, garden tools, and that lamp your grandma swore was modern, all rain or shine, all local, all stories attached.
🗣 Voices of Kingman @ Battle Creek Regional History Museum | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Over at Battle Creek Regional History Museum, Kingman tells its story through the people, artifacts, and discoveries that built it, not a dusty timeline. Immersive, personal, and nostalgic, with specimens chiming in. Donated space keeps Kingman visible, and you in the story, during transition.
🦁 Father’s Day @ Binder Park Zoo (Battle Creek) | Sunday (6/21) – Father’s Day calls for trading yard work for wild things at Binder Park Zoo. Let Dad or Grandpa claim it’s a safari, feed a giraffe, and get fresh air, kid energy, and zero home projects. Animals, shady paths, and sanctioned dad jokes included. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Calhoun County report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 41%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 0 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis updated home sits steps from all-sports Goguac Lake access, bringing boating, fishing, and kayaking within easy reach. Hardwood floors and graceful archways add classic charm upstairs, while the stainless kitchen and durable epoxy finishes keep things fresh. A finished basement, attached garage, and rear deck overlooking a pond complete the package.
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