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Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kellogg Community College released the Spanish edition of its children’s book Blaze va al Campamento, which is free online and available for $4.99 in print to support scholarships for youth summer camps on its North Avenue campus. The book follows mascot Blaze and his classmate Bella as they explore day camps — a sequel to previous Blaze stories. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency stay Friday night, Michigan paused its SNAP benefit payments to follow the ruling and delayed November aid for over a million residents. Officials said payments will remain on hold until the courts or USDA take further action — leaving many low-income households without expected support. 102.7 WFAT
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data from Realtor.com showed that the median home sale price in Calhoun County fell to $178,000 in August—an 11% drop from July’s $200,000. Recorded sales slightly decreased as single-family homes and condominiums followed different pricing trends. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Philip won its 26th straight district volleyball title on November 7 with a 3-0 win over Climax-Scotts at ST. Philip High School and will face St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran in the Division 4 regional semifinal on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Lakeview beat Portage Central in a four-set Division 1 final to advance to a semifinal against Caledonia at 7 p.m.—Marshall lost its Division 2 final, Bronson advanced in Division 3, and Colon ended its season with a Division 4 loss. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Harper Creek won the girls swimming and diving league title yesterday at Harper Creek High School, finishing first with 527 points while Plainwell came in second. Coach Chad Wager said the team broke a 42-year dry spell — top swimmers Ella Laupp and Megan Cook led key wins in individual races and relays. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ St. Philip won its 26th straight district volleyball title—marking a milestone in its record of consistent wins on the court. Battle Creek Enquirer
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Sensory Friend Sundays at the Air Zoo
10 AM – 12 PM — Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center — $18 for adults, $16 for children — Experience a sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and special activities.
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Winter Wanderland 2025
2-8 p.m. — Festival Market Square, Battle Creek, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical collection of events throughout the city.
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Ezra Ray Hart Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Firekeepers — Starting at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with Ezra Ray Hart at Firekeepers Casino.
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