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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albion-Homer United Way joined forces with the United Way of South Central Michigan to boost resources and keep local funding intact—officials said. The alliance will keep local staff and programs while tapping new support to meet growing community needs. Battle Creek Enquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween has reopened nearly all of its 40 Michigan stores for the fall season. The Battle Creek store at 5575 B Drive North is open—while Burton and Traverse City locations will open in September. Battle Creek Enquirer
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Johnna Infanti from NOAA explained that Michigan is under a La Niña Watch which may lead to a wetter winter and the potential for more snow as the jet stream shifts — the forecast shows a 33-40% chance of above normal precipitation during February, March and April, though details remain uncertain. Michigan Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The VA will use an additional $800M from its Non-Recurring Maintenance program to upgrade the Battle Creek VA Medical Center this fiscal year. The renovations will improve restrooms, audiology, PCAT reception area, and radiology space to boost safe and effective care for veterans. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer's Best of Battle Creek series has released its list of top high school quarterbacks nominated by local coaches — the nominees represent teams from Battle Creek Central, Olivet, Coldwater, Lakeview, Harper Creek, Union City, Pennfield, Gull Lake and Marshall. Readers will vote online and the winner will be chosen by next Monday. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Lakeview's Karson Lewis and Raegan Magnus were named Athletes of the Week after getting 52% and 94% of fan votes for boys cross country and girls swimming and diving respectively—awards presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital that recognized their standout performances during the week of Sept. 1-6. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Harper Creek won the All-City Girls Golf Tournament at Binder Park Golf Course on Sept. 11 as freshman Ella Bushman earned medalist honors and led her team to the championship—demonstrating strong potential for the future. Battle Creek Enquirer
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