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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KCC Theatre is holding auditions for its fall murder mystery play 'Rehearsal for Murder' on Oct 2 and Oct 3 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Binda Performing Arts Center for community members aged 18 or older—rehearsals begin on Oct 7 with six showings set from Nov 14 through 23. Battle Creek Enquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College was nationally recognized today by the Great Colleges to Work For program — it earned the honor for its strong compensation, benefits and faculty support. Battle Creek Enquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said deer hunters must report all harvests as new rules for archery and firearm seasons take effect this fall—an ice storm and ongoing EHD outbreak may change hunting areas and lower deer numbers in some counties. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Byron Township opened its second fire station at 6675 Clay Ave SW to boost emergency response for Byron Center and township residents after nearly two years of planning and construction — the $2.4 million facility now has six new firefighters to cut response times along Division Avenue. FOX 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Kroger is giving a free half-gallon of its chocolate milk with a digital or paper coupon — the offer will also run on Saturday, Sept.27 for in-store purchases, pickup, or delivery in honor of National Chocolate Milk Day. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Best of Battle Creek series returns with high school football coaches nominating top receivers and tight ends from area schools including Harper Creek, Lakeview, and Battle Creek Central—readers will vote online with winners announced the following Monday. The expanded list includes nominees from Marshall, Pennfield, Coldwater, and Olivet to give local talent greater recognition. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Harper Creek's Silas Lutzke earned the boys Athlete of the Week honor by scoring a hat trick in a 5-0 soccer win while Haley Willi received the girls award for her medal-winning golf performance & both accolades were presented by Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. 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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