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10-06-2025
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First-time Epson Tour winner crowned at 2025 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship
BATTLE CREEK — Battle Creek is the place where champions are born. For the fifth straight year, a first-time winner was crowned at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship. Samantha Wagner rallied in the final round to win the 2025 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship at Battle Creek Country Club on Sunday, June 8. Advertisement When the final round of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship began, Wagner was two shots back of the 36-hole leaders, Yana Wilson and Samantha Vodry. By the end of the day, she was two shots clear of Sophia Schubert and hoisting her first Epson Tour trophy on the 18th green with a final round of 65 and a three-day total of 13-under par 203. Wagner played at the University of Florida and has been on the Epson Tour since 2018. MORE: Battle Creek's Gibson will golf against pros at a course her grandpa wasn't allowed to play Samantha Wagner won the 2025 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship at the Battle Creek Country Club on Sunday, June 8. For the majority of the day, it was anyone's tournament to win, but Wagner was the one who took it and ran. Advertisement At the turn, Wagner was in the hunt, but not in control of the lead. A disappointing par on the par-5 10th was followed by another par on the 11th. The 12th hole was when everything started to click for the 28-year-old, making her first birdie of the back nine. She followed it up with three more birdies, making it four in a row before a par on the difficult par-3 16th broke the streak. At this point, Wagner held the solo lead, chasing down the clubhouse lead at 11-under set by Sophia Schubert. One more birdie came on 17, extending her lead to two coming down 18. It was business as usual for Wagner, hitting the fairway and then a green in regulation. A two- the two-shot victory for her first win on the Epson Tour. 'It's finally sinking in; this is awesome,' said Wagner after her win. 'I think for me, a lot of it was taking a step back and really trying not to think about winning and just really focusing on my process. I've been told by many people that if I keep doing that, eventually it'll pay off, so I really just had to lean in and trust that. It's been a long time, so it's nice to see that finally come through. It just feels great moving forward.' The Epson Tour heads to Harbor Springs, Michigan, next week for the inaugural playing of the Great Lakes Championship. Tournament play will begin June 13. Advertisement Contact Bill Broderick at bbroderi@ Follow him on X/Twitter @billbroderick. This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Samantha Wagner wins 2025 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championships
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25-04-2025
- Sport
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Layne Churchill of Marshall is Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner for week of April 20
BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken. The winner of the latest Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Layne Churchill of the Marshall softball team. Fans got behind Churchill to help her edge finalists Calvin Paesens, Colton Beard and Angelia Palma. Churchill received 57 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to her fans, she is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight. Advertisement Marshall's Churchill helped the Redhawks sweep Coldwater in a conference doubleheader. Churchill earned the win as the pitcher in the first game, allowing one earned run, while also adding two hits in each game and four RBI in the nightcap. Since that big week, Churchill has stayed hot, going 8-for-8 in a doubleheader with Parma Western with three doubles and two home runs. MORE: After being in a coma just three months ago, Marshall's Emmalie Hirst returns to softball Marshall's Layne Churchill pitches during a game against Coldwater at Marshall High School on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025. "Layne has stepped up in a big way for us this year. She knows it's her time and she has settled into the role of workhorse on the mound while giving the middle of our lineup some serious power. As a coach, I'm most proud of her attitude this year. She has remained positive in all situations and has been a great role model for our under classmen,' Marshall softball coach Trevor Kelly said. Advertisement The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Oaklawn Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email bcesports@ Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@ Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Churchill is April 20 Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner
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12-03-2025
- Health
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Battle Creek issues boil water advisory for some residents during maintenance
The city of Battle Creek has issued a boil water advisory for some residents as it has shut down a portion of the water system for improvements or repairs, requiring crews to reduce the water pressure. Because there is reduced pressure, there is potential for bacteria to enter the system. Residents in the following areas have been issued the advisory Wednesday: Kendall Street North, between Goodale Avenue West and Roosevelt Avenue West Beglin Court, between Goodale Avenue West and Vineyard Avenue Vineyard Avenue, between Kendall Street North and Washington Avenue North Roosevelt Avenue West, between Kendall Street North and Howland Street "The city has issues this advisory as a precaution. Such a precaution is recommended when we must reduce water pressure in the system," according to a city news release. The city of Battle Creek advises residents to boil their tap water before consuming it. Bring water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation, until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. "The City of Battle Creek is working to restore water pressure as soon as possible, after the improvement/repair work is completed. The water team will take other actions, such as hydrant/system flushing, and collecting bacteriological samples from around the affected area," according to the news release. "The city will test these samples to determine that the water quality meets the state drinking water standards. The City of Battle Creek will inform the local news media, and post updates on the City's website 'Alert Center' when tests show no bacteria and you no longer need to boil your water." Sign up for alerts at The sampling process and testing process takes a minimum of 24 hours, but may take longer. This boil water advisory will remain in effect until sample results verify the water is safe to drink. For more information, please contact the city of Battle Creek at 269-966-3493. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Boil water advisory issued for Battle Creek March 12
