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In today's newsletter:
- Want to make a difference inside Marshall’s Oaklawn Hospital?
- Which local volleyball star just earned statewide all-state recognition?
Also on today's calendar: AS1 T@4- January 2026 - MARSHALL, MI 2026 and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning; clearing, temps: high: 36, low: 30.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 44 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Business Beat: Oaklawn Hospital seeking volunteers (wtvbam.com) — Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall is actively seeking local volunteers to support patients, families, and staff through its volunteer-run Oaklawn Auxiliary. Residents can help with greeting visitors, offering comfort, and other vital services, and are invited to apply online or contact volunteer coordinator Sarah Jack directly for more details.
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• Which Battle Creek-area high school volleyball players are all-state? (battlecreekenquirer.com) — Marshall volleyball standout Jordyn St. John earned honorable mention all-state recognition in Division 2, putting a local player on Michigan’s statewide radar. She’s joined by several Battle Creek-area athletes from Harper Creek, Bronson, St. Philip, Climax-Scotts and Colon who also received all-state honors after strong seasons and conference titles.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marshall
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★ Featured events ★
- The Naughty List
Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Rd, Marshall
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- DDA/LDFA Meeting
Marshall, MI Calendar
4:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Marshall, MI Calendar
7:00 pm - AS1 T@4- January 2026 - MARSHALL, MI 2026
Eastend Studio & Gallery , 143 W Michigan Ave , Marshall
4:00 pm - YC W@4 - Jan 2026 - MARSHALL, MI 2026
Eastend Studio & Gallery , 143 W Michigan Ave , Marshall
4:00 pm - AS3 Jan 2026 - MARSHALL, MI 2026
Eastend Studio & Gallery , 143 W Michigan Ave , Marshall
2:45 pm
Thursday December 18
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
📣 Marshall Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Kundalini with The Last Rockhold- Darcee
Hidden Bliss Studio , 373 N Willowbrook Rd Ste U , Coldwater
10:00 am - HDI Federal Center Food Truck Parking
Battle Creek, MI Calendar Battle Creek, MI 49014
11:00 am - Athens Indians vs Mendon Hornets
Athens Jr/Sr High School , 300 E Holcomb St , Athens
5:30 pm - Holiday Lighthouse Watercolor w/ Richelle Daniels
LACA , 101 N Superior St , Albion
6:00 pm - Holly Jolly Cocktail Class
New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub , 64 W Michigan Ave , Battle Creek
6:00 pm - OMS Band concert
Auditorium
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Furnaces and water heaters are common carbon monoxide or CO poisoning sources.
Have a professional inspect heating systems, water heaters and any other fuel-burning appliances and equipment every year. Learn more about CO at… (Nextdoor )
- Estes Express Lines posted a job opening for Dock Worker in Marshall. Apply here.
- Ford Motor Company posted a job opening for Area Manager, Quality, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshall here.
🗞 Nearby News
Battle Creek
- Vote now for Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week for Dec. 8-13 (battlecreekenquirer.com)
- Battle Creek announces holiday closures and schedule changes (battlecreekenquirer.com)
- Ninas Taqueria Closes Downtown After 27 Years Of Memories (wkfr.com)
Coldwater
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-- The Patch AM Team
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