All Saints Superfest celebrates 40 years with new attractions, classic cars and family fun...
The All Saints Superfest will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 18-20 on the grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 61 N. 23rd St. in Battle Creek. The annual community festival will feature several new attractions this year, including its first-ever classic car show, scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Longtime B.C. restaurant destination, Clara’s on the River, announces closure
A Battle Creek restaurant mainstay for more than three decades, Clara’s on the River, located at 44 McCamly St., closed its doors for good following Sunday brunch on Sept. 6. Five days earlier on Sept. 1, restaurant owners Ross and Julie Simpson issued a statement that Clara’s would be...
Big Ten announces adjustment to in-broadcast replay review process
After Michigan’s controversial Week 1 win over Western Michigan, the Big Ten is instituting a change to its review process. According to a report by Pete Thamel, the conference is expanding the in-broadcast replay review process for all television games starting this Saturday. “The Big Ten is expanding the conference’s
Wine & Harvest Festival features grape stomping, arts and crafts, free music and more
PAW PAW – Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival’s three-day event, Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, offers something for everyone, from grape stomping to arts and crafts, free music and more. Friday, Sept. 11. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – The Witch’s Parlor Halloween decorations at...
Sounds of the Zoo returns with free week-long festival
Live music will take over Kalamazoo from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, as Sounds of the Zoo returns for the fifth year of its annual week-long free music festival. The festival will bring a wide range of local and regional artists performing a variety of musical genres to venues across the city.
No charges filed in fight at Kalamazoo food co-op
No charges will be filed by Kalamazoo County prosecutors against a person involved in the fight at a Kalamazoo food co-op last month, officials say.
71 apartments planned for former downtown Kalamazoo public safety training site
KALAMAZOO, MI – The former site of a public safety training center in downtown Kalamazoo could soon become home to 71 new residential units. Developers presented plans to the Kalamazoo City Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 8, seeking tax breaks to make the project viable. The 400 Rose Apartments Phase...
Find the best breakfast in the Cereal City
Let’s get this out of the way first thing: There are no cereal cafes in Battle Creek. Yeah, we’re a little bummed, too. But we still take eating breakfast seriously in Cereal City:. The sweetest. Continental Pastries & Delicatessen, 928 W. Columbia Ave. While some people stop by...
Kalamazoo leaders approve contracts amid two-way conversion
Kalamazoo City leaders approved several contracts for rail crossing work as crews are in the middle of preparing Kalamazoo Avenue to turn into a two way road.
Belton named State Boys Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year
Darryl Belton thought he had put a pretty nice finishing touch on his career as Otsego’s boys swimming and diving coach when he announced his retirement in April. Then came one more honor. And it was a big one. Belton has been named the Michigan High School Athletic Coaches...

















