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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Whitmer said state government will remain open tonight even if a budget deal is not finalized, and state employees have been told to report for work tomorrow. Lawmakers plan to introduce a stopgap measure—possibly an executive order—to allow interim spending until a final budget is agreed. Michigan Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun County Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday that a bat tested positive for rabies, marking the first case this year. Officials said bat activity rises in fall and winter—contact health services if exposure is suspected. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harper Creek girls golf team clinched its second straight Interstate 8 Conference title led by underclassmen including sophomore Haley Willi and freshman Ella Bushman, even after losing key players to graduation. The No.4 team will play in regionals from Oct.6-11 + try to advance to state championships on Oct.17-18. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer is holding an online poll so readers can vote for the top high school football player at the season’s halfway mark—local athletes from several schools are featured as the race for Player of the Year heats up. Battle Creek Enquirer
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