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Galesburg, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Galesburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will the I-94 closure at 35th Street affect your commute?
- Galesburg-Augusta is 5-0—can this team make history?
- How do Galesburg’s diesel prices stack up against nearby towns?
Also on today's calendar: Gull Lake Distilling Company – Galesburg and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eastbound I-94 to close at 35th Street in Kalamazoo County for repairs Oct. 2-5 (annarbortimes.com) — If you rely on I-94 near Galesburg, expect a full eastbound closure at 35th Street from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, for pavement repairs. Traffic will detour via Exit 85 ramps and nearby local roads, so plan extra time and alternate routes around MN Avenue, 40th Street, and East Michigan Avenue. 
• Lakeview, BC Central, Marshall all falter in Week 5 high school football (thedailyreporter.com) — Galesburg-Augusta football fans have plenty to cheer about as the Rams stayed undefeated with a 12-8 win over Centreville, improving to 5-0 for their best start since 1985. The roundup also covers tough nights for Battle Creek Central, Lakeview, and Marshall, plus several other regional high school matchups from Friday’s action.
• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Kalamazoo County in week ending Sept. 19? (kalamazootimes.com) — Diesel drivers in and around Galesburg can compare what they’re paying to other Kalamazoo County communities, where the lowest reported diesel price last week was $5.75 per gallon and the county average hit $6.56. The report, based on GasBuddy submissions, shows how Galesburg’s prices stack up against nearby towns like Vicksburg, Richland, and Portage amid statewide and national fuel volatility.
📸 Around Galesburg
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Upcoming Events in
Galesburg
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★ Featured events ★
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Union Arena Weekly Play →
Voss Media Board Game Cafe, 180 W Michigan Ave Suite D, Galesburg
7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
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MS Volleyball- Kalamazoo Christian - HOME
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
4:30 pm -
MS Volleyball- Constantine- HOME
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
5:00 pm -
JV/Varsity Volleyball vs Gobles-HOME
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
5:00 pm -
Gull Lake Distilling Company – Galesburg →
Gull Lake Distilling Company, 92 - 100 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg
6:00 pm -
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL NIGHT@ G-A High School
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Galesburg, MI 49053
6:15 pm -
White Pigeon at Galesburg-Augusta →
Galesburg-Augusta, 1076 N 37Th St, Galesburg
7:00 pm -
Union Arena Weekly Play →
Voss Media Board Game Cafe, 180 W Michigan Ave Suite D, Galesburg
7:00 pm
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Galesburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Annual WACO Aircraft fly-in (KBTL) →
Battle Creek Executive Airport, 15745 Airport Road, Battle Creek
8:00 am -
New Level Sports Rocket Football League →
Carson Rizor Vick Football, 400 W Van Buren, Battle Creek
8:30 am -
PMP Training Course in Kalamazoo, MI | PMBOK® 8th Edition + Exam Prep →
2nd Street, Kalamazoo
9:00 am -
Breast Cancer Walk →
Battle Creek MI
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Richland. Apply here.
- Flowserve Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galesburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K9s Taro and Icon (wwmt.com)
- Guilty verdict in 2023 Kalamazoo murder (wkzo.com)
- M-40 bridge repairs over I-94 begin Sept. 30 in Paw Paw (michigan.gov)
Battle Creek
- Battle Creek Society of Artists invites community to Sept. 25 meeting (thebattlecreekshopper.com)
- Battle Creek Enquirer-area high school football scores for Week 5: Live updates (battlecreekenquirer.com)
Ok Galesburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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