On this day in Michigan’s history: John W. Patterson was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 2, 1872. Though he wasn’t born in Michigan, John would soon move to Michigan and become an influential part of Battle Creek’s history; and even potentially protect the future social culture of Michigan with a single letter.
Battle Creek Police are investigating two separate shootings which occurred early Thanksgiving morning. One of the shootings resulted in the death of a bar patron.