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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ God’s Kitchen of Michigan has launched its 2025 Holiday Fundraiser with a goal of raising $10,000 to provide free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to needy families in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo—donations will support local efforts to serve the meals. 102.7 WFAT
- ➤ Community leaders, staff, and project partners celebrated the $13 million renovation of the Calhoun County Youth Center Tuesday—its space expanding from 15,760 to nearly 30,000 square feet to include new classrooms, counseling, and recreation areas with improved safety features for court-ordered youth across the state. 102.7 WFAT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpartanNash has finished its $1.77 billion sale to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a New Hampshire-based chain. The merger brings two large companies together with over 30,000 workers and nearly 60 distribution centers aimed at better serving customers — the deal was valued at more than 52% above the original stock price. FOX 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KCC was recognized by the Great Colleges to Work For program on Sept. 19 for its fair compensation and strong faculty support—this makes it the only Michigan college honored and one of six in the Great Lakes Region in the categories of Compensation & Benefits and Faculty Experience. Battle Creek Enquirer
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ First-time homebuyers in West Michigan, including Nathan Johnson and Kellie Hope, faced rising home prices, higher interest rates, and stagnant wages during their early summer search—experts advise acting quickly with experienced agents to beat cash offers. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship will move from Battle Creek Country Club to The Medalist Golf Club in Marshall from June 12-14, 2026—featuring LPGA hopefuls competing for a $225,000 purse. All net proceeds will support local charity The Haven. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek area high school football Week 5 features key matchups such as Battle Creek Central vs. Loy Norrix and Harper Creek vs. undefeated Kenowa Hills—with teams facing quarterback concerns and testing their defense. Other games include Lakeview at Kalamazoo Central, Hastings at Pennfield, and St. Philip at Climax-Scotts—with each team aiming to improve its season standings. 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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