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Battle Creek
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Battle Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mud Pie closed its final Christmas order window Monday, Dec. 15 after customers had until that evening to secure festive decor and gift items for guaranteed delivery by Dec. 25. The retailer offered unique holiday accents plus a range of last-minute options. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Ford is shifting its electric vehicle strategy for the F-150 Lightning by adding Extended Range EV technology—this move will bring thousands of new jobs including work at its Marshall plant. The automaker announced these changes Monday, Dec. 15 to boost production and profit margins. Battle Creek Enquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek officials announced holiday schedule changes. City Hall closes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for a holiday potluck while administrative offices close on Christmas Eve and Christmas and bus services, the recreation center and trash pickups follow adjusted hours through Jan. 1. Battle Creek Enquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Battle Creek area high school volleyball players earned all-state honors from the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association yesterday. Harper Creek junior Camille Robinson tallied 541 kills + 77 aces as players from Marshall, Bronson and St. Philip also received recognition in various divisions. Battle Creek Enquirer
- ➤ Local high school football players earned all-state honors on Dec. 15, including Harper Creek's Cameron Converse (selected on three lists) and Pennfield's Gavin May, while Climax-Scotts’ Liam LaSala and Bronson's Sam Tappenden also received recognition. Battle Creek Enquirer
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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