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Behnke wins reelection as B.C. mayor; Haadsma defeats Frisbie in State House District 44 rematch; incumbent Lightner wins in House District 45; State Senators Lindsey, Albert reelected

Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke won reelection Nov. 3, capturing 45.44% of the vote (7,284 votes), defeating challengers Lynn Ward Gray (40.92% and 6,560 votes) and Tino Smith (12.94% and 2,074 votes). “I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust the people of Battle Creek have placed in me...

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Historic girls volleyball season for Quincy ends at D3 Regional Semifinals

OTTAWA LAKE, MI (WTVB) – Quincy made the long road trip to Whiteford High School in Ottawa Lake Tuesday night for an MHSAA Division 3 Girls Volleyball Regional Semifinal showdown against seventh-ranked Clinton. The Redwolves swept the Orioles in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23 to end a historic season that included Quincy’s first District championship in 49 years.

Quincy, MI · 2d

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Softball welcomes six players to the Class of 2027 on National Signing Day

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Head Coach Marlee Wilson has announced the signing of six players to the Western Michigan softball program on Wednesday for National Signing Day. This group brings high-level playing experience and elite athleticism across all positions," says Head Coach Marlee Wilson. "They have the ability to make an immediate impact and continue building Bronco Softball. We are excited to welcome the 2027 class and cannot wait to have them on campus!"

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North Pole Experience brings Christmas magic to Marshall this December

MARSHALL, MI — Families in Marshall can step into a winter wonderland when The North Pole Experience arrives at the Franke Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 19, the center announced this week. The hour-long immersive event will transport visitors through Santa’s workshop, where they can interact with...

Marshall, MI · 3d

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Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Nov 21; Bobby Holley named grand marshal

The Harper Creek Optimist Club has been hard at work planning the upcoming annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade. The parade will be held in downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, Nov. 21. The parade will kick off at the corner of Champion Street and Washington Avenue at 5:45 p.m., with arrival...

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Vicksburg Clothing Company returning to Downtown Vicksburg after over 100 years

Vicksburg Clothing Company is returning to Main Street in the heart of Vicksburg, bringing unique gifts alongside it in time for the holiday season. This comes following a revival effort by The Mill Group, where all kinds of apparel can be found at 106 S. Main Street. The storefront is...

Vicksburg, MI · 2d

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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center opens Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena for riding therapy

A therapeutic horse riding center celebrated an expansion that took years in the making. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena on Thursday. Local: Galesburg approves water tower cameras after golf ball dents spark investigation. The new arena...

Galesburg, MI · 23h

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God’s Kitchen offering free Thanksgiving dinners at two Battle Creek sites next week

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — God’s Kitchen of Michigan is once again offering free community Thanksgiving dinners in Battle Creek with two meal sites. The first dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Amazing America: Holland keeps true...

Battle Creek, MI · 7h

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Harper Creek's Camille Robinson signs to play volleyball at East Tennessee State

BATTLE CREEK - Harper Creek volleyball coach Terra King knew she had a future college athlete in her gym when Camille Robinson was in fifth grade. On Wednesday, King watched Robinson sign her National Letter of Intent to make that official. Robinson committed to play Division I volleyball at East Tennessee State during a signing ceremony at Harper Creek High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. MORE: No. 4 St. Philip advances in volleyball regionals; Lakeview falls short "I am so excited for her. This has been a dream of hers. Camille started being a ball girl in our gym in fifth grade. I hardly remember Harper Creek volleyball without her being here," King said. "She has been looking forward to this and wanting this. This has been on her dream list since then and we had no doubt this day would come." Robinson, a senior outside hitter, is a difference maker for the Beavers. She finished her senior high school volleyball season as a four-time all-city and all-league selection. She ended her season with 584 kills, 319 digs, 61 aces and 44 blocks while hitting .272. She started the season as a Miss Volleyball Award candidate, given to the top

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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Battle Creek rules 'positivity chalkboard' allowed to stay up

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue. The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages...

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Riding the ‘Silver Tsunami’: Women shedding corporate careers for entrepreneurship

This story originally appeared in Encore Magazine Nov. 1. It is republished here as part of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. The SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. To learn more, visit swmichjournalism.com. When Katie Boertman, 50,...

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Water disconnections for nonpayment in Battle Creek to resume in March

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek is about to resume water disconnections for residents who haven't paid their bills. The city stopped shutting off water to residents for nonpayment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has continued that policy ever since. At a meeting Tuesday, city commissioners discussed plans to...

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Kalamazoo's Galilee Baptist Church awarded $123k state grant for after-school program

A Kalamazoo church has landed a six-figure state grant to expand after-school and youth programming. Galilee Baptist Church of Kalamazoo has been awarded $123,800 through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement (MiLEAP), and Potential’s Out-of-School Time Learning Grants Program. Local: Unloaded shotgun, ammunition found inside Mattawan student's car,...

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Everett finishes 20th at MHSAA Diving Regional

DEWITT, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater sophomore Alyssa Everett represented the Cardinals at Thursday’s MHSAA Division 2 Diving Regional at DeWitt High School. After eight out of eleven dives, Everett missed the cut with a score of 165.55, good for 20th place. The top seventeen finishers qualified for next weekend’s Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals at the Holland Aquatic Center.

Coldwater, MI · 15h

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 1d

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Quincy Middle School one of 50 nationwide to be named a 2026 National Gold Ribbon School in Service-Learning, only Michigan school to receive the distinction

QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – Quincy Middle School has earned national recognition as the only school in Michigan named a 2026 National Gold Ribbon School in Service-Learning by Youth Service America (YSA). Selected from a pool of more than 400 applicants nationwide, the Quincy Community Schools building joined 49 other...

Quincy, MI · 11h

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Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

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Josh Turner returning to FireKeepers for Battle Creek show

Country music singer Josh Turner will return to FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek for a March 5, 2027, concert featuring hits from his two-decade career and music from his latest album. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the FireKeepers Event Center, 11177 E. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek, with doors opening at 7 p.m., according to a community announcement. Tickets go on sale Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. and start at $49 plus applicable fees. Tickets will be available at FireKeepersCasino.com and at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office in the hotel lobby. Turner is known for his baritone voice and songs including "Your Man," "Why Don't We Just Dance" and "Long Black Train." He has earned five No. 1 singles and more than 6 billion global career streams, according to the announcement. His 2003 debut album, "Long Black Train," received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, while the title track has been certified 2x Platinum. More: Harper Creek lands $17,563 for student cultural event Josh Turner touring behind latest album Turner's latest album, "This Country Music Thing," was released through MCA Records and debuted in the Top 10 of the Country Albums chart. The album

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B.C. Central football falls in district final

On Nov. 6, the Battle Creek High School football team saw its season come to an end following a 48-12 loss at Zeeland West in a Div. 3 district final. The loss left the Bearcats with a 6-5 season record. “Our kids played hard, but Zeeland West was just the...