Battle Creek News Archives

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. As trick-or-treat night approaches, health officials want to make sure that candy is the only thing getting passed off between houses.

Battle Creek police arrested a Kalamazoo man who was sought in connection with a fatal shooting in Kalamazoo Thursday night.

When it comes to negotiating a lease or paying fair rent, gay and transgender renters may soon get more protection.

If it moonwalks, drinks blood, has an action figure or shows a lot of leg, odds are that you'll soon see it at a party or begging for candy on your porch.

HOUSE FIRE: The Battle Creek Fire Department responded to a small cooking fire at 223 Oneita St.

Jeremiah Bannister, former radio host for Olivet College's WOCR, pleaded no contest in Calhoun County Circuit Court Tuesday to charges of uttering and publishing for attempting to cash a bad $400 check on March 21.

A Battle Creek woman was injured when she told police two men assaulted her with a shovel and a board.

Those who choose to corral their leaves before trees have completely shed their colorful appendages are probably working up a sweat this week.

Come to the Battle Creek Family YMCA's Family Night on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm! This event is open to the public, and there will be lots to do! Swimming and our Climbing Wall are just two of the fun things to do with your family, plus games, prizes, snacks and FUN FOR ALL! Parents must remain with their children.

Battle Creek Health System Auxiliary's eighth annual golf classic was won by Brett Hagadorn, Ryan and Chris Vogler, and Brad Wislon.

BELLEVUE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A Bellevue Township man was charged for the work of 13 firefighters last July, though only two firefighters showed up to check on a brush fire he'd already doused.

PAROLE VIOLATION: A Battle Creek man, 56, was arrested on a parole violation after Battle Creek police said he refused to return a cell phone he found.

The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan honored two Grand Rapids area residents and one organization for their efforts to help people with epilepsy live productive lives.

My wife and I have known Elizabeth Fulton for a couple of years now. In this time I have come to regard her as a good friend.

It began with an earth-trembling rumble, followed by a roar like a furious dragon awoken from its slumber.

A Battle Creek woman, Yolanda Hudson, was arraigned Wednesday in Federal District Court in Grand Rapids on 23 counts of aiding and assisting in filing a false tax return.

Rotary Club of Battle Creek grants are allocated on a quarterly basis. Applications for fall quarter are due by November 6th.

Rick Stevens left home last November to walk to the store but came back bloody and a short time later was dead.

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OMNI Community Credit Union participated in "Lee Jean Day for Breast Cancer Awareness." Employees donated money in exchange for wearing jeans and pink.

Patricia Bulko, of Battle Creek, has won the Richard Kinney Challenge of Living Award from The Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka, Ill.

On Saturday October 10th over 106 families gathered in line to register for a new or gently used coat for their child.

Every year thoughtful friends and supporters of Starr Commonwealth contribute funds to help our alumni continue their educational endeavors.

It took him eight years to do it, but a southwest Michigan carpenter has finished carving what could be a record-breaking chain of wood.

Over the summer, Independent Bank offices in Battle Creek collected items such as books, magazines and other non-perishable items for local soldiers stationed overseas.

Battle Creek police are searching for two men who held up a pizza joint. It happened around 11:00 Tuesday night at Hungry Howie's on Columbia Avenue.

A fire this morning caused about $14,000 in damage to an apartment at 160 Arbor Pointe Drive, Battle Creek firefighters said.

KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The November election is less than three weeks away now and folks in two towns have a chance to meet some of the candidates Thursday.

With the increasing prices of staples like food and transportation, the average family is tightening their budget and making wise spending choices.

Mary Smith-Stokes has been selected to teach her basket designs titled: Scrappy Twilled Tote and Vivian's Gift Basket at the 28th annual convention of the Association of Michigan Basketmakers.

We're in the thick of it now. The city election is three weeks away and news about the candidates is prominent in local discussions.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. An organization in Battle Creek is getting federal funds to help train state and local food inspectors.

On Thursday, October 22, 2009, all young professionals working or living in the Battle Creek area are invited to meet at the Cricket Club in downtown Battle Creek from 5 to 7 pm for networking, free appetizers, prizes, and drink specials.

Most of Calhoun County's 2010 high school graduates are not prepared for college -- and they're lagging behind their peers in other parts of the state, according to a college readiness test all students must take before they graduate from high school.

If it moonwalks, drinks blood, has an action figure or shows a lot of leg, odds are you'll soon see it at a party or begging for candy on your porch.

October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a celebration that began more than 20 years ago.

Supplies of seasonal flu vaccines are running low in Calhoun County. Area physicians, pharmacies and urgent care centers are turning patients away because they have run out or never received their allotment of seasonal flu vaccines, said Donna Campbell, flu coordinator for Battle Creek's home health care provider, Lifespan.

Of all the memories from school, there's one thing that really sticks with people years later: bullying.

FIRE DAMAGES APARTMENT: A Friday morning fire caused about $14,000 in damage to an apartment at 160 Arbor Pointe Drive, Battle Creek firefighters said.

It's that time of year again! The Great Zoo Boo is coming to transform Binder Park Zoo into a festive, rootin-tootin, country-western Halloween celebration! This merry-not-scary event is one of the largest Halloween attractions in the area, offering families a fun and safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. The 2009 Great Zoo Boo will ...

Breast cancer, the most common disease among women in the United States, accounts for nearly one of every three cancers diagnosed.

Extracurricular activities: Member of the LHS Cantabile, Participates in the 20th Street Church of Christ Youth Group and Vacation Bible School Other awards and accomplishments: National Honor Society, Leadership Award in Cantabile Future plans : Attend a 4 Year University and Major in Elementary Education Student's name: Becca Freybler Name of ...

For more than two decades, Gary Fields Comedy Club has been the funny bone in Battle Creek's nightlife.

The Battle Creek Family YMCA is offering safe, yet exhilarating workouts that will help you enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest! Fun and invigorating workouts are the key to keep you mentally and physically ready for the challenge of child birth.

Gary Fields Comedy Club Theatre, 51 W. Michigan Ave., has closed. Owner Gary Fields issued this statement late Tuesday: "To the residents of Battle Creek and surrounding areas: Thank you for almost 25 years of laughter! I regret that we had to close, but in this economy we had to stop the bleeding.

Battle Creek's Substance Abuse Council received a $48,296 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the first year of a four-year initiative to prevent underage drinking.

A Battle Creek man convicted of robbing a man near Burlington and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle will serve at least 47 years in prison.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - The troubled life of a western Michigan artist whose suspended sculpture was recently unveiled at the Battle Creek Health System's cancer center should be openly discussed while his work is celebrated publicly, said his sister, who believes doing so will offer healing to people who face similar challenges.

Of the 28 new firefighters hired by the city of Battle Creek since 2002, two were black.

A big bouquet of red roses to the LifeCare ambulance workers, Springfield police and fire department, and ER and doctors at Battle Creek Health System for working so hard and faithfully to try and save our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, granddaughter, aunt and cousin: Karen Robbins, on Aug.

After twenty years of providing service to Calhoun County, Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity will be celebrating the founders, volunteers, donors, Habitat families, partners, and activities surrounding the BCAHFH program.

The Michigan Department of Transportation said today all four lanes on I-94 crossing over Riverside Drive in Battle Creek will be shifted to new lanes at 7 p.m. while the old bridge is demolished and work on the new bridge continues.

Battle Creek police are looking for a man who stole $175 from the cash register at Dollar General at 240 E. Roosevelt Ave.