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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Franke Center added a fifth performance of ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 because of high demand — the musical runs from Oct. 16-19 with 72 young actors performing, and tickets are now available. Battle Creek Enquirer
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Michigan Municipal League’s Board of Trustees Dinner in Grand Rapids, Monroe Mayor Robert E. Clark received the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award while Battle Creek Commissioner Jenasia Morris was honored with the Emerging Leader Award—recognizing their public service. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on a key procedural issue in a workers' compensation case that challenges the denial of benefits to immigrants without legal status—future rulings may affect civil rights challenges to state laws. Michigan Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On October 17, Battle Creek will host the 2025 Project Connect Health Fair and VA Stand Down at Full Blast Recreation Center — a free event offering healthcare, food, legal aid, housing support, and veterans' services. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an opening ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek Enquirer is holding an online poll to choose the High School Volleyball Player of the First Half as the season reaches its midpoint. Readers cast their votes for top players from local schools — including candidates from Battle Creek Central, Harper Creek, and Marshall. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Lakeview won the ninth straight All-City cross country title when sophomore Karson Lewis edged Harper Creek's Christian Ayres by .01 second at Harper Creek High School on Oct. 7—senior Lilamae Frank captured her second consecutive victory in the girls race as Lakeview claimed the team crown for the seventh straight year. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Bronson Battle Creek/Enquirer has announced nominees for Athlete of the Week in girls sports—naming local high school athletes who have excelled in competition—who will be recognized for their achievements. Battle Creek Enquirer
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