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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...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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GM announces its largest renewable-energy projects in Michigan

MICHIGAN (WJRT) - General Motors is embarking on its largest renewable-energy project to date through a new partnership to power its Michigan manufacturing operations. Company officials announced Thursday that the automaker is serving as the primary customer for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Branch and St. Clair counties. According...

Branch County, MI · 22h
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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...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d
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Kalamazoo Gazette

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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 · 2d
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Sturgis Journal

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Mendon volleyball season comes to a close in regional semifinals

ATHENS — The Mendon volleyball program is no stranger to playing this late in the season. A perennial staple in the Division 4 playoffs, Mendon has long had a tradition to piling up district trophies. The Hornets play in the regional tournament and expect to be there. This year, there were some bumps along the way, but Arika Jungers and her group navigated their way to another regional appearance. Unfortunately for the first-year head coach and the Hornets, the appearance will not end in the regional finals. On Tuesday night, Mendon fell in five sets to 10th-ranked Kalamazoo Hackett in the semifinals at Athens High School. "To say that this team hasn't battled mentally and physically all season would be completely foolish," Jungers said following Tuesday's match. "These kids, the way they showed up tonight and battled every single set — it's just a testament to their work ethic and how hard we worked to turn this last month of the season into something we are so incredibly proud of." MENDON FOOTBALL KEEPS GOING: Mendon beats Marcellus to win regional title in 8-player football, 60-14 COLON BACK IN SEMIFINALS: Colon again takes out Climax-Scotts to win regional football title The

Mendon, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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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 · 1d

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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...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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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...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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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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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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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,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Business Beat : Branch County United Way seeking Power of the Purse donations

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Branch County United Way is calling on local businesses, residents and organizations to donate new designer purses and themed gift packages for it’s annual power of the Power of the Purse fundraiser. Scheduled to return to the Dearth Community Center on Saturday, March 6, 2027,...

Branch County, MI · 1d

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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 · 20h

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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 · 8h

The 74

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Michigan Voters Support More Education Funding, but Paying for It Is Complicated

Jen Stroven, an organizer for Kalamazoo’s Yes For Families campaign, knew what she was up against: ‘Affordability, affordability, affordability.’  Asking voters to raise their own taxes to lower child care costs, expand access, and raise teacher wages may have seemed like a tall order at a time when the increased cost of living is a […]

Michigan · 1d

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Second of Two Parts: A Deeper Dive into Household Hazardous Waste Performance

Kalamazoo County analyzes demographics of underserved households: median income is a driver, distance is not. Last month (Waste Advantage, October 2026), we looked into the performance of the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, WA, serving 2.3 million residents with a population density of nearly 1,000 people per square mile. King County is a typical urban area comprised of a few high-density anchor cities with suburban and rural regions in outlying areas. Significant gaps were found between the demographics of households in the vicinity of each of their permanent HHW collection facilities compared to the demographics of households actually using the HHW facility from the same vicinity. For those interested in a high-density service area HHW collection performance, San Franciso has a population density of 18,000 residents per square mile and was reviewed in a January 2022 Waste Advantage Magazine article.

Kalamazoo County, MI · 2d