Battle Creek Times

The Battle Creek Public Schools Educational Foundation (BCPSEF) is pleased to announce a joint venture to establish the Bernadette Gordier Scholarship Fund.

Oakridge Cemetery Grave Decoration Removal and Placement

All decorations, including artificial, must be in pots or NON-GLASS containers above the ground.

Apply for Community Youth Programming Grants

Apply for Community Youth Programming Grants for an opportunity to receive funding to support youth activities in Lansing.

MICHIGAN'S VACCINATION RATE LAGS

MICHIGAN'S VACCINATION RATE LAGS behind the national average, with 51.4% of its population now fully vaccinated, CDC data shows.

BC Police welcome Deputy Chiefs Bagley, Gilleylen

Battle Creek Police did not start the hiring process looking for two deputy chiefs, but proudly welcome Deputy Chief Shannon Bagley, and Deputy Chief Troy Gilleylen.

Board of Commissioners Meeting, Sept. 16

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet in person at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16.

City Municipal Closed

City Municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for staff training.

Transportation Update Affecting Ann J., LaMora Park, and BCCHS

Due to the impact of COVID-19, two bus routes will be temporarily suspended.

CONGRATULATIONS JOHN RIVETT!

John was appointed to a five-year term on the City’s Compensation Commission during the City Commission’s meeting of Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

Flat Stanley Project

Have you heard of the Flat Stanley project? We hosted Stanley Lambchop here in Battle Creek recently, a guest from Tennessee, and Charter Township of Bedford Supervisor Bill Scutt's grandson.

Reducing Car Crashes in Algebra Class

As part of the immersive experience of the Battle Creek Central High School Career Academies, staff members have been intentional about engaging students in project-based learning activities.

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Lansing Remembers 9/11 Ceremony

Join us in Wentworth Park to honor and remember those who lost their lives, survivors & their families on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2001.

Water Pollution Control Division press release 9-7-2021

On September 4, 2021 around 1:17 pm, the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the ground near the intersection of Parkside Drive and Overhill Drive in Flint.

LISTENING TO ALL OF YOU

“LISTENING TO ALL OF YOU," Troy Mayor Ethan Baker said, "I’ve never been more struck by (seeing) the state take away more and more power from cities.”

East Goodale Ave. will partially close for sewer lateral repair

City crews will start repairing a sewer lateral tomorrow– Wednesday, Sep. 8.

Children's Room of the Albion District Library will be open

Beginning Wednesday, September 1, the Children's Room of the Albion District Library will be open for the after-school group.

We'd like to hear from you!

The City of Lansing and Public Sector Search & Consulting are asking for the community's input to determine recruitment criteria and evaluate candidates for the Lansing Police Department's next Police Chief.

Awards Reception at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

The Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) recently held its Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott hotel in Grand Rapids

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MICHIGAN STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY SAYS

MICHIGAN STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY SAYS it’s time for people to return to masking up indoors, regardless of whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.

City announces Labor Day service changes; Flash Flood closes 9/5