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Lead Poisoning Prevention Gets a Battle Creek Spotlight
Smiling Stu SutherlandChildren's health fair connects families with lead testing and local assistance
Read moreFree Breast Health Event Comes to Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandOctober 14 program offers exams, education and screening guidance
Read moreJail GED Success Marks Milestone in Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandJudge Tucker earns a high-school equivalency credential at age 66
Read moreHalloween Safety Made Simple: A Family Guide to Fun, Confident Trick-or-Treating
Smiling Stu SutherlandA reassuring family guide to Halloween safety in Battle Creek and Calhoun County: costumes, trick-or-treating, streets, candy and community events.
Read moreA Halloween Wonderland in Scotts: HolidayHouse5777 Lights Up the Night
Smiling Stu SutherlandExplore HolidayHouse5777 in Scotts, Michigan, a home known for elaborate Halloween inflatables and seasonal light displays.
Read moreHalloween Yard Magic: 6 Inflatable Decorations for a Fun and Spooky Yard
Smiling Stu SutherlandExplore six Halloween inflatable shopping links, including ghosts, a giant spider and a UFO, with decorating tips for Battle Creek families.
Read moreBattle Creek Fire Open House Invites Families Inside Station 1
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe free October 17 event includes tours, demonstrations, games and fire-safety activities
Read moreLakeview Candidate Forum Puts Public Education on the Agenda
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek voters can hear candidates discuss school policy October 13
Read moreCalhoun County Food Assistance Map Helps Seniors Find Support
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe mobile-friendly tool gathers local food resources in one searchable place
Read moreWhere Kids Can Trunk or Treat Safely Around Battle Creek This Halloween
Smiling Stu SutherlandFind 2026 trunk-or-treats, candy trails and organized trick-or-treat events for kids around Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion, Springfield and Augusta, Michigan.
Read moreBurma Center Celebrates 15 Years With Community Friendraiser
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe free October 16 gathering features food, entertainment and a silent auction
Read moreDENSO Marks 40 Years With $250,000 Battle Creek Housing Gift
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe manufacturer’s donation supports a local goal to build or rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035
Read morePolice standoff in Battle Creek ends with arrest after cruiser theft
Smiling Stu SutherlandA 36-year-old man faces multiple requested charges after an early-morning pursuit
Read morePedestrian crashes in Battle Creek leave one dead, one critical
Smiling Stu SutherlandPolice are seeking the driver in one of two late-night incidents reported minutes apart
Read moreWarm October Weekend Ahead After a Cooler Midweek in Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandSunshine dominates the seven-day forecast as temperatures dip into the 60s before rebounding into the mid-70s this weekend
Read moreLocal Hiring Picks Up as Fall Brings New Opportunities Across Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek and Calhoun County employers are hiring across manufacturing, healthcare, education, retail, skilled trades, logistics and more. Explore current local opportunities and direct career links.
Read moreFall Fun Takes Over Battle Creek and Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandHarvest celebrations, haunted adventures, live entertainment, hometown traditions and family events fill the calendar October 7–20
Read moreCharitable Union Opens Its Doors for Battle Creek Open House
Smiling Stu SutherlandResidents can tour the donation process and meet the nonprofit’s team Thursday
Read moreProject Connect Brings Free Community Resources to Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandHealth, housing, employment and veteran services come together at Full Blast October 16
Read moreThe Ultimate 2026 Haunted Guide: Haunted Houses, Trails & Ghostly Places Near Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandFrom giant scream parks and haunted woods to family-friendly frights, historic cemeteries and real local ghost lore, here is where to find Halloween chills within a road trip of Battle Creek.
Read moreBattle Creek’s New Local Directory Is Picking Up Steam
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek businesses are beginning to claim their free Cereal City Buzz directory listings. See how UpRoot Market & Eatery led the way and learn how to claim your business page or add a Hotspot.
Read moreFeatured Home: Get the Acreage and Waterfront Lifestyle You Want...Without Taking On Years of Projects
Smiling Stu SutherlandThis week's Featured Home at 6600 Poorman Rd pairs 10.38 wooded acres and 660 feet of Bear Lake frontage with extensive updates and a $20,000 price reduction.
Read moreBattle Creek Tabernacle Celebrates 100 Years
Smiling Stu SutherlandWeeklong centennial honors the church’s historic building, restored bell and century of service in downtown Battle Creek
Read moreAlbion Library Receives $100,000 for Historic Repairs
Smiling Stu SutherlandState preservation grant will address water damage, stabilize the Carnegie entrance and improve foundation drainage
Read moreBattle Creek Temporarily Reduces Fluoride in Drinking Water
Smiling Stu SutherlandNationwide chemical shortage prompts conservation while city water remains compliant
Read moreSpringfield Shooting Leaves Battle Creek Woman Dead
Smiling Stu SutherlandAn 18-year-old man was arrested as the Calhoun County investigation continues
Read moreFire Damages Family Dollar on Capital Avenue SW
Smiling Stu SutherlandNo injuries reported as investigators examine the Sunday night fire
Read moreAthens Students Help Save Bus Driver During Emergency
Smiling Stu SutherlandFour Calhoun County students stayed calm, called dispatchers and opened the bus for EMTs after their driver suffered stroke symptoms
Read moreThe Magic Cabin Brings Six Magicians to Marshall
Smiling Stu SutherlandOctober 24 family show supports the American Museum of Magic while showcasing illusions, mentalism and escape artistry
Read moreMcCamly Street Utility Work Will Bring Phased Closures
Smiling Stu SutherlandDowntown Battle Creek project begins in mid-October and is expected to finish before the November 21 Christmas Parade
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