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Battle Creek
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity was named Michigan's Medium Affiliate of the Year for its strong leadership, partnerships and volunteer work — it will receive $1,500 in funding, free registration to a state awards conference, and recognition at the AIM Awards Banquet on Oct. 29 at Soaring Eagle Casino Resort. The award highlights the group's ongoing commitment to serving the community. Battle Creek Enquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek singer Jack Austin competed on NBC's 'The Voice' on Monday, Sept. 22 and earned three chair turns, choosing coach Niall Horan to guide him in the competition. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County Senior Services is accepting applications for 2026 Senior Millage Program grants to fund vital services for older adults—eligible organizations must apply online by Oct. 13 with contracts starting Jan. 1. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer visited Hamilton Elementary and Early Childhood Center in Kentwood on Monday to serve lunch to students and urge legislators to pass a budget by October 1 to avoid a government shutdown—she said she believes a deal will be reached despite differences over spending and free meal funding. Lawmakers are debating proposals with spending plans from $78.5 billion to $84.6 billion as they work to resolve the dispute. FOX 17
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In August, Calhoun County homes listed for sale had a median price of $235,000 — slightly lower than last month’s $237,225 and 6% below August 2024’s $249,900 — with an average size of 1,644 square feet at $139 per square foot. Listings stayed on the market for 39 days and new listings fell to 164 compared to 172 last August and a 60-day national median. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Battle Creek Enquirer invites readers to vote for the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week in boys sports by choosing among nominees from Pennfield, Climax-Scotts, and Harper Creek — votes will be accepted until Wednesday at 5 p.m. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer invites readers to vote for the Bronson Battle Creek Athlete of the Week for girls sports from Sept. 15-20 (nominees include Alaina Dillon from Marshall, Sydney Manning from Lakeview, Myla Slayton and Haley Willi from Harper Creek). Votes will be accepted until Wednesday at 5 p.m. and the winner will appear in Sunday's edition. Battle Creek Enquirer
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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