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82-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Being Struck by Car in MI

BATTLE CREEK, MI – An 82-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a car in Battle Creek. Police responded to the fatal crash around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, near the intersection of Helmer Road and Cherrywood Lane, the Battle Creek Police Department said. Investigators said the 82-year-old Bedford...

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City of Portage to host community resource expo at Crossroads Mall

PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage is holding a community resources expo this weekend for anyone who needs a little help. The event will be held Saturday at the Crossroads Mall where there will be resources for food, utilities assistance, housing, home repairs, senior services, employment options, and legal assistance.

Portage, MI · 1d
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KPS to start Saturday detention November 21st

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It’s like something straight out of 1980s movie “The Breakfast Club,” but when Kalamazoo Public Schools troublemakers meet for Saturday detention later this month, they won’t be dancing on the rails and engaging in shenanigans. Superintendent Darrin Slade says they...

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Water main break shuts off water, street to part of Battle Creek

Water has been shut off to a number of customers in Battle Creek as crews work to repair a water main break.

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Vote now for High School Girls Golfer of the Year in Battle Creek area

The high school girls golf season has come to an end in the Battle Creek area. Who had the best season? MORE: Results of 2026 All-City Girls Golf Championship Battle Creek Enquirer 'Readers Choice' High School Girls Golfer of the Year Vote here for the 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer 'Readers Choice' High School Girls Golfer of the Year. Vote in our online poll below. Poll closes 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. Contact Bill Broderick at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter @billbroderick. This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Vote now for High School Girls Golfer of the Year in Battle Creek area

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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Branch County Commissioners look to renew Employee Assistance Program

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request during their Thursday work session to renew the Branch County Employee Assistance Program contract with Megan Garn of 517 Counseling and Recovery for another year. The $20,000 cost would remain the same in 2027. The...

Branch County, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo County commissioners approve management take over of the Asylum Lake Preserve

At the start of January, the Kalamazoo County parks department will take over management of the Asylum Lake Preserve from Western Michigan University. This after the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the stewardship transfer Wednesday. Before the vote, board vice chair John Taylor stated the transfer would...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Battle Creek-area second round playoff Games of the Week for high school football

BATTLE CREEK - The "Games of the Week" in high school football in the Battle Creek readership area for second round of playoffs: Division 3: Battle Creek Central (6-4) at Zeeland West (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday Scouting Report : Battle Creek Central is in the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and earned its first postseason victory since 2018 with a 41-38 win over Harper Creek last week. Zeeland West is in the playoffs for the 17th straight season and was ranked No. 9 in Division 3 in the final regular season Detroit Free Press state poll. The Dux have advanced to the third round of the playoffs in each of the last four years. Zeeland West beat Niles in the first round last week 60-27. BCC quarterback Lee Campbell Jr. has over 1,000 yards rushing and over 1,000 yards passing on the season. Bearcats junior running back Mubarrack Jubril is also a 1,000-yard rusher for BCC. All-City defensive lineman Jordan Roe returned from injury to play sparingly against Harper Creek. He was also used as an H-back in the BCC offense and could see his snaps increased this week. Zeeland West running back Brandon Holman was first-team all-state

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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Salvation Army coat drive helps 300+ Kalamazoo families stay warm

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — More than 300 families got help staying warm as the Salvation Army of Kalamazoo held its annual coat distribution on Friday. Families signed up to shop for coats, hats, gloves, scarves and winter boots as part of the Salvation Army's Share the Warmth coat drive and distribution.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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Branch County election canvassing to be completed by Tuesday, Norris to be sworn in as prosecutor next Thursday

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County is on track to officially finalize its recent election results, with County Clerk Chris Ransbottom confirming that the certification of the November 3 general election will be completed Tuesday, November 10. County Administrator Frank Walsh shared the update during Thursday’s county commissioners meeting,...

Branch County, MI · 1d

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Wortz and Lindsey named to leadership positions for the minority Republicans in Lansing

LANSING, MI (WTVB) – After a tough election day Tuesday for Republicans across Michigan, Branch County’s two elected officials in Lansing have been elected to leadership positions for 2027. State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Quincy was selected Deputy Republican Whip in the House, while Senator Jonathan Lindsey of...

Lansing, MI · 2d

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Elijah Bowron is Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week winners for Oct. 26-31

BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken. The Battle Creek Enquirer Athletes of the Week, presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, is featured each week in the Sunday Enquirer. The winner of the latest Bronson/Battle Creek/Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Elijah Bowron of the Climax-Scotts football team. Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week Elijah Bowron helped Climax-Scotts beat Concord 49-40 in an 8-player Division 1 first-round playoff game. Bowron had a rushing touchdown, caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a touchdown. "Elijah had an unbelievable week leading up to the Concord game. Every day he was focused, worked hard, and brought the energy our team needed. He was ready to go Friday and it showed in the game. He made plays at every opportunity he could. We look forward to seeing Elijah continue to help us make a playoff run," Climax-Scotts coach Justin Kirinovic said. Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick. This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Elijah Bowron is Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week winners for Oct. 26-31

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo and Calhoun county clerks say technology changes can make election results take longer

Counting votes on election day takes time – and this Midterm election cycle, full election results in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties weren’t posted until the morning after election day. Clerks in both counties say high voter turnout and long lines at the polls contributed to the delay —...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d

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Weaver, Wolfersberger lead in Calhoun County election results

Republican Melinda S. Weaver led the county treasurer race and Scott Wolfersberger led the Marshall mayoral race according to the unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election released by the Calhoun County clerk. Weaver received 29,171 votes, or 54.80%, to Democrat Nat Spurr’s 23,891 votes, or 44.88%. Write-in candidates received...

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