Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Battle Creek.
🏛️ Government
Due to wet weather, the City of Battle Creek adjusted the Watkins Road reconstruction schedule after placing the base asphalt layer.
Today, crews will pave one lane and apply asphalt over the culvert and driveways, and they will return on Sept. 3 or 4 to finish paving—full reopening is expected on Sept. 5 with lane shifts until restoration work is complete by Sept. 12.
🏈 Sports
The Battle Creek Enquirer is providing live scoreboard updates for Week 1 high school football games tonight including matches from Harper Creek, Lakeview, Battle Creek Central and Pennfield—reporter Bill Broderick is covering the game of the week today.
The Battle Creek Enquirer is covering high school football for the 2025 season, featuring teams from BCC, Lakeview, Harper Creek, Pennfield, Marshall, St. Philip and Coldwater—providing season previews, schedules and special content starting in week one.
This ongoing coverage will update fans as the season unfolds.
Battle Creek Central opened its season with a 52-0 win over Benton Harbor on August 28, giving the Bearcats a strong start after last year's record while Coach Lorin Granger praised his team's mix of offensive and defensive play.
Pennfield lost 26-32 to Otsego on a late score, and other local high school football games saw Marshall, Coldwater, Bellevue, Colon and more secure wins—marking an exciting kickoff to the season.
Harper Creek football beat Lakeview 42-0 at home on Aug 28, tying the all-time series at 24-24.
The win featured a mostly new offense with Camari Hampton scoring two touchdowns as the Beavers showed strong play on both sides of the ball.
🎉 Battle Creek Events
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Bill Engvall Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — FireKeepers Casino Hotel — Tickets from $261 — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Bill Engvall at a lively venue.
Fishing with Kalamazoo Valley Trout Unlimited
5-8 p.m. — Handmap Brewing — Free entry — Make new friends and learn to fish with expert mentoring and equipment provided.
Alive and Running VA 5K Fun Run/Walk
1-4 p.m. — 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI — Entry fee required — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk with both live and virtual options for everyone.
Battle Creek Punk Rock Flea Market
12-6 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free entry — A lively day filled with makers, artists, vendors, and music awaits at the punk rock-themed flea market.
🏠 Battle Creek Real Estate
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