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Today's Funeral Notices

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 William D. Baird: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, in Battle Creek Friends Church. Kathrine L. Brutsche: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, in St. Philip Catholic Church. Donald S. Craig: 2 to 5 p.m. »

Painted chairs hit the auction block

When Brady Hoke was named football coach at the University of Michigan, Battle Creek graphic artist consultant Dick Schlatter immediately knew he wanted to paint a chair honoring Hoke -- and he knew he wanted to help a worthy cause, too. »

Boil-water advisory lifted on lakeside streets

Battle Creek has lifted a boil-water advisory for residents of several Goguac Lake-area streets. The streets are: Breezy Bluff, George B Place, Lakewood Drive, Woodland Drive and Shadywood Lane. »

Warrant sought for man in arson case

A warrant has been sent to the Calhoun County prosecutor seeking arson charges against a Battle Creek man, 22, suspected of starting a fire at the apartment of his girlfriend about 4:11 a.m. Thursday. »

Forbes: Battle Creek ninth-worst in U.S. for violence against women

Battle Creek has been cited by Forbes magazine as one of the nation's 10 most dangerous cities for women. »

Bringing books to those who need them

HandsOn Battle Creek and the Community Literacy Collaborative have collected and distributed thousands of books throughout the community. »

Here comes the rain again

Rain is moving into the Battle Creek area this afternoon, and there could be some lightning and thunder after sunset. The National Weather Service said no severe weather is expected in south-central Michigan. »

Senate panel approves more money for Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

The state budget may hold some good news for Battle Creek's Michigan Youth Challenge Academy. »

George Award: Laura Otte led an effort to help victims of windstorm

Eleven months after a major windstorm devastated parts of the Battle Creek area, Laura Otte still gets choked up talking about the outpouring of help and gratitude that followed. "It was beautiful, absolutely beautiful," said Otte, who led a grassroots em »

'This I Believe': Don Jackson joins Prayer Breakfast lineup

Listening to morning inspiration while enjoying the most important meal of the day happens at least once a year in Battle Creek. »

The Board Room

A weekly roundup of recent actions by local boards of education. This week: News from Battle Creek Public Schools, Lakeview School District, Pennfield Schools, Hastings Area Schools and Gull Lake Community Schools. »

Local Briefs: Fundraising spaghetti dinner to assist hunger fund set for May 4

A spaghetti-dinner fundraiser is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. May 4 at First Congregational Church, 145 N.E. Capital Ave. The event will assist the Battle Creek Fights Hunger Fund, and proceeds will go to the Franklin Center, Mt. »

BCPS students receive Carson scholarships

Encourage, and don't discourage is the message Dr. Ben Carson shared with the Battle Creek community on Friday during the 10th anniversary Carson Scholars Fund awards reception. »

Kellogg shareowners get their say

The Battle Creek cereal giant held its annual meeting Friday. »

Youth to Battle Creek: We care

Friday was the fourth annual Youth Day of Caring in Battle Creek, held in conjunction with Global Youth Service Day. »

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