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Since then, we’ve shared local news, community events, weather forecasts, featured homes, business stories, restaurant openings, and many of the people and places that make Battle Creek and Calhoun County special.

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The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is reminding families about important safety measures to keep children safe while enjoying the Calhoun County Fair. These tips can help prevent accidents and lost children during the busy fair season.

FireKeepers Casino Hotel has earned a spot on Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for the fifth year in a row. The Battle Creek casino continues to be recognized for its workplace culture, employee benefits, and commitment to team member satisfaction.

Battle Creek is heading into a noticeably cooler stretch of late-August weather, with afternoon temperatures staying primarily in the mid-to-upper 70s throughout the week. After several weeks of summer heat and humidity, the change should provide a refreshing break across Southwest Michigan.

Wednesday begins with a chance for morning showers before skies gradually brighten, followed by a beautiful Thursday featuring sunshine, lower humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. Friday should remain pleasant, although a stray shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.

The weekend turns a little more unsettled. Saturday brings the week's best chance for showers and thunderstorms, while a few additional showers could linger into Sunday. Neither day looks like a complete washout, but anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on changing conditions.

Monday and Tuesday continue the mild pattern, with a mixture of clouds and sunshine and temperatures remaining in the 70s. Overnight lows dipping into the 50s will add an unmistakable hint that fall isn't too far away.

Overall, Battle Creek can expect a comfortable late-August week, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors between occasional rounds of showers.

Summer may be nearing its final stretch, but the event calendar across Battle Creek and Calhoun County is still going strong. From August 19 through September 2, residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local food, live entertainment, community celebrations, sports and family-friendly fun.

The 177th Calhoun County Fair wraps up its week in Marshall with truck pulls, the Cannonball Run, livestock activities, carnival attractions and the always-popular Demolition Derby. Meanwhile, Saturday, August 22 is shaping up to be especially busy around Battle Creek with Mutt Market, the 1619 Event, youth football and Backyard Burgers & Brews, bringing dozens of food trucks, live music and plenty of local flavor downtown.

The fun continues the following week with the Battle Creek Farmers Market, the Battle Creek Community Foundation Block Party, free live music downtown and more local youth sports.

Whether you're looking for fair excitement, great food, live music or an affordable family outing, there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy these final weeks of summer right here in Battle Creek and Calhoun County.

Northern Michigan University has suspended its truck driving school program amid an ongoing investigation. The suspension affects students seeking commercial driver training in the Upper Peninsula.

Weekly Featured Home: 93 Lynwood Dr, Battle Creek

Sometimes the location is what makes a home special. Sometimes it’s the property itself. At 93 Lynwood Dr in Battle Creek, you get an impressive combination of both.

Priced at $380,000, this beautifully maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,707 square feet of living space on a spacious 0.62-acre lot. Built in 1988, the property has been meticulously updated while maintaining the peaceful character that makes its setting so appealing.

The location is one of the biggest reasons this home stands out.

Tucked into a desirable Battle Creek neighborhood, the property sits between the manicured grounds of the private Battle Creek Country Club and nearby Goguac Lake. The setting offers an unusual mix of nature and neighborhood living, with wildlife and the sounds of nearby Minges Brook adding to the feeling of having your own private retreat.

Fall is one of the best times of year to enjoy life with a dog in Southwest Michigan. The temperatures become more comfortable, the leaves begin changing color, and an ordinary walk around the neighborhood can turn into an adventure shared with a new best friend.

Right now, 34 dogs at the Calhoun County Animal Center are waiting for that chance.

Each one has a different face, personality and story—but they all share the same hope: finding a safe, loving home where they can finally belong.

Among the dogs currently waiting are Jim, a playful Husky-type dog who already knows how to carry his own soccer ball; Addie, a two-year-old Terrier-type girl with an unforgettable expression; and Kronk, a smiling Terrier/Corso-type fellow who appears ready to greet his future family.

There is also Carmen, a beautiful Husky-type girl with bright eyes and plenty of fall adventures ahead of her, and Mickey, a smaller Terrier-type dog whose compact size could make him a wonderful walking companion.

Looking for your next opportunity close to home? Employers across Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion and the rest of Calhoun County continue to recruit for positions spanning major local industries.

This weekly roundup brings official career pages together in one place, whether you are entering the workforce, changing careers or searching for a higher-paying role. Listings can change quickly, so confirm each opening with the employer and apply promptly when you find a good fit.