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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ AccessVision staff and volunteers in Battle Creek earned Philo awards for excellence in community video production when three programs received awards—recognizing a documentary on Battle Creek Central High School, an animation promo and a promotional video. The winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on Oct. 15 in Alliance. Battle Creek Enquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts announced a new cookie called Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream inspired sandwich cookie that will launch nationwide in 2026 and be sold both online and at local booths. In Michigan, some troops in Detroit and Lansing will begin selling cookies as early as mid-December (local councils say schedules may vary) while the national cookie season runs January through April. Battle Creek Enquirer
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College offers over 70 Lifelong Learning classes this fall at the Battle Creek campus and other locations as well as online, covering topics from arts and cooking to fitness and technology; students who register by Sept. 19 can receive a 10% discount using code EBFA25. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County has expanded access to protection orders by offering appointments at the County Building in Marshall every Wednesday and Thursday plus maintaining five-day services at the court in Battle Creek after hiring a second coordinator to better meet residents’ needs. Battle Creek Enquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ September is PCOS Awareness Month and Dr. Diana Bitner from True Women’s Health says many women do not get a correct diagnosis until symptoms like irregular periods—belly fat, chin hair, and acne prompt them to seek help. She advises that a combination of healthy diets and strength training can help manage the metabolic issues tied to PCOS. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football Week 3 games in Battle Creek include a storied rivalry as Battle Creek Central hosts Lakeview at C.W. Post Field Friday at 7 p.m.—additional matchups feature Harper Creek versus Coldwater, Pennfield at Buchanan, and Lenawee Christian against Climax-Scotts. Battle Creek Enquirer
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