Monarch butterflies are starting their southward migration this fall with sightings increasing along Great Lakes shorelines as they fly toward central Mexico or southern Florida + residents can track their progress online until November.
Health experts urge residents to get the latest flu and COVID vaccines this fall, with updated shots available at local pharmacies and health centers — an important step for community protection.
CDC recommends the flu shot by late October and the COVID shot for those most at risk.
Battle Creek Central will wear special jerseys with red, white & blue stripes at its Friday football game in Mattawan to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Local police and firefighters join the team to teach the kids history and honor the first responders.
About 13.4 million birds are expected to fly over Michigan tonight as part of fall migration, and officials advise residents to turn off unnecessary lights to help the birds navigate safely.
The migration is led by Purdue University's AeroEco Lab during the peak season from mid-September to mid-October.
Residents can donate blood at Battle Creek Fire Station 1 — 195 E.
Michigan Ave from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15; appointments are encouraged while walk-ins are also accepted to help support patients in need.
Families can learn local health services and lead poisoning prevention at a free health fair on Oct.
10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Full Blast Recreation Center (35 W. Hamblin Ave.) in Battle Creek, part of the city's lead prevention campaign led by local partners.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is doing daily lane closures on I-94 from exit 12 to exit 95 for a 1.6-mile resurfacing project using hot-mix asphalt cold milling.
The work costs $740,000, begins today, and will run through mid-November — affecting travel on this busy route.
Local readers are invited to vote for the Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week as high school sports performances from Monday to Saturday are celebrated.
Voting remains open until Wednesday, 5 p.m. and the winner will be spotlighted in Sunday's edition.
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