Battle Creek Times

New Job Postings at the County.

Make a Plan to Vote on the BCPS Middle School Transformation Bond Proposal

On November 2, voters in the Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) district will be asked to consider a $44.8 million bond proposal that would reimagine the BCPS middle school experience and help us continue ensuring success for every student.

Flint welcomes trick-or-treating door-to-door on Halloween, urges families to celebrate following safety protocols

Mayor Sheldon Neeley is urging residents to follow recommended safety protocols when trick-or-treating this Halloween. Flint families are invited to safely trick-or-treat on Halloween in the City of Flint from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

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Bumper crop of acorns

TREES ACROSS THE STATE are producing a bumper crop of acorns, black walnuts and cones this fall, littering sidewalks, streets, patios and yards.

Vehicle pulled from Kalamazoo River

Battle Creek Police responded to a call at 12:18 p.m.

October Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Calhoun County will be holding a household hazardous waste collection on Saturday, October 23, from 9 a.m. till Noon.

Full-TIme Police Officer and Part-Time Police Officers Immediate Openings

City of Litchfield is seeking a Full-TIme Police Officer and Part-Time Police Officers with immediate openings.

City of Flint October 8, 2021 Update: Secondary Water Pipeline

The Department of Public Works began facilitating 95/5 water increment combining/blending to the secondary water pipeline (Genesee County Drain Commissioner or GCDC) on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Chief of Police Jamie Zecman's Letter of Resignation

CITY COMMISION ACCEPTED Chief of Police Jamie Zecman's letter of resignation during its Monday, October 4, 2021 meeting.

City to host ARPA town hall talks Oct-Dec

Over the next two months, the City of Battle Creek will hold a series of town hall talks about our $30.5 million American Rescue Plan Act funding.

Applications for a Partial Term Council Member Seat for Precinct 1

The Albion City Council is accepting applications for a Partial Term Council Member Seat for Precinct 1

Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins

The City of Springfield Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday, October 4, 2021, with an estimated end date of Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Can We Count You In on Wednesday, October 6?

Good attendance is the key to school success.

Big Post Warning

In late July, LD Docsa Associates, Inc. commenced with the clarifier rehabilitation project at the wastewater treatment plant.

Station 6 open house caps Fire Prevention Week

City of Battle Creek The Battle Creek Fire Department this year invites everyone to its sixth Fire Prevention Week open house, set for 2-4 p.m.

Battle Creek Central Bearcat Football

Living proof of the incredible, lasting impact educators have on our youth.

Water Pollution Control Division press release 9-24-2021

On September 24, 2021 around 12:00 pm, the City of Flint Sanitary Sewage Collection System overflowed sanitary sewage from a sanitary sewer manhole onto the ground east of the intersection of Parkside & Overhill Drives in Flint.

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Costume Zombie Walk, Saturday, October 16

COSTUME ZOMBIE WALK, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Clio City Park.

Proposed state budget includes $1 million for BC City Hall

The state legislature has approved a State of Michigan budget that includes $1 million to help repair Battle Creek’s City Hall façade.

ALBION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION MATCHING GIFT FROM THE de NICOLA FAMILY