🍕 Pizza, Pets, Jobs & What’s Happening Around Battle Creek
A new local pizza review, 38 happy pet adoptions, weekend events, road closures, weather, jobs and more inside this week’s Buzz.
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Urban Crust Pizza on Dickman Road gave Stu and his daughter a strong first impression, from the friendly phone order and thoughtful pickup service to the fresh, generously topped pizzas. Their stuffed crust, garlic Parmesan crust, flavorful sausage and cheesy garlic breadsticks all stood out during this first-person local restaurant review from Springfield, Michigan, with a short delay handled graciously during a busy Tuesday dinner rush. Read More... |
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Trivia Questionâť“Which African American inventor, born in Battle Creek in 1874, held more than 30 patents and developed the automatic lubricator for locomotives, yet is often overshadowed by inventors from larger cities? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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The Calhoun County Children's Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at Full Blast Family Recreation Center in Battle Creek. The free event is intended to connect families with local organizations, health and wellness resources and lead-poisoning-prevention information. Families should confirm details with the city calendar before attending. Readers should use the official link for current participation, registration and schedule details before making plans. Read More... |
Battle Creek's Riverside Drive and Limit Street milling and paving project began its first phase on September 14, with temporary road closures expected around September 23 when milling and repaving begin. The city says the project affects Riverside Drive between East Burnham Street and East Columbia Avenue, plus Limit Street between West Goodale Avenue and Parkway Drive. Work is generally planned from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the closure phase expected to wrap up by November 13. Read More... |
The City of Battle Creek is highlighting Ask BC Clerks as a local point of contact for residents with questions about voting, registration, absentee ballots, polling locations and elections. The city notice is a helpful reminder to use official sources when election information changes, especially for deadlines and assigned polling places. Residents can start with the city clerk resources and use the Michigan Voter Information Center to confirm their own registration and election details. Read More... |
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Battle Creek’s fall environmental services include curbside cleanup from Sept 14 through Sept 18 and a free scrap-tire collection on Sept 14 at 135 North Washington Avenue. The city also offers a free food-scrap composting program through My Green Michigan. This guide explains the resident-only rules, tire limits and official places to confirm current details. Residents should prepare materials before arrival, keep tires off rims, and use the city’s current notices for any changes. Read More... |
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Battle Creek’s Sept. 16-22 forecast starts with several rounds of rain and thunderstorms, especially Wednesday night, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service calls for highs mostly in the 70s, then a cooler turn near 69 degrees Monday. This guide breaks down daily high and low temperatures, rain chances and the timing to watch for outdoor plans across Calhoun County. Read More... |
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Battle Creek and Calhoun County have a full late-September stretch ahead, from a downtown night market, live music and nationally touring entertainment to family-friendly races, crafts, fundraisers and outdoor recreation. This guide gathers organizer-posted details for September 16 through September 29, including stops in Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion and Springfield. Find free community events alongside ticketed shows, then use the linked organizer page to confirm weather plans, parking and availability before you head out. Read More... |
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Thousands of rubber ducks. One river. Three lucky winners.
Will one of those ducks have your name on it?
Adopt your ducks today, then join us in downtown Battle Creek on September 19 for one of the funniest events of the year. Plus, stick around to watch brave humans race giant inflatable ducks down the river!
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A planned one-week commercial-service pause at Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport could affect travelers across Battle Creek and Calhoun County. The interruption is tied to runway pavement and lighting work, so airline confirmations matter more than third-party flight listings. This guide explains what travelers should check before leaving home and why airfield construction can change a trip quickly. Read More... |
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Listed at $349,900, 150 Gull Pointe Drive is an active five-bedroom ranch in Bedford Township with 2,208 finished square feet, a daylight lower level and a 0.45-acre lot. The home combines a vaulted main living area, first-floor laundry and a primary suite with several recent system and kitchen updates. Buyers should verify current availability, terms and included items directly with the listing source before making plans. Read More... |
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Thirty-eight dogs and cats recently left the Calhoun County Animal Center for new homes. Each adoption gives a local family a new companion and a shelter pet a fresh start. Their adoptions are a community celebration, and they also offer a reminder that many other Battle Creek-area shelter animals are still waiting to be chosen by families of their own. Read More... |
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Do you know someone in Battle Creek who’s making a difference? |
Here’s your chance to celebrate them! Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, teacher, or local hero, we want to feature their story in the "Citizen Shout Outs" section of The Battle Creek Buzz! Submit your nominations, share inspiring stories, and help us recognize the amazing people who make our community shine.
Submit a brief story and their name to cerealcitybuzz@battlecreeknewsandevents.com
let's spread some positivity together! |
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Quote Of The Week |
“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” — Jim Rohn |
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This week’s Battle Creek jobs roundup is built from fresh checks of employer career sites and live government, school and job-board listings. The strongest concentration is in advanced manufacturing, retail, public service and health care, with opportunities ranging from entry-level customer service and production work to skilled trades, nursing, engineering and professional roles. Each item below links to the employer or active application listing so readers can confirm details and apply directly. Read More... |
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đź’ˇ Answer to Trivia Question: Elijah McCoy |