Friday's High School Football Scores Aug 30, 2009
Battle Creek Central 27, Benton Harbor 7. Battle Creek Lakeview 26, Mattawan 7 ... Battle Creek St. Philip 1, Burr Oak 0. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Richard 'Dick' Abler Aug 25, 2009
COLOMA - Richard H. "Dick" Abler, 86, of Coldwater, formerly of Detroit, Coloma, Mendon and Battle Creek died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, following a long illness. Dick was a longtime employee of Michigan Bell Telephone Company, working from the Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo offices. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Caper Takes Step Forward For Playing Time Aug 23, 2009
" -- Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio EAST LANSING - Freshman running back took a big step forward in the battle for playing time in a crowded backfield, rushing for 74 yards on 17 carries including a 22-yard TD score to lead the Green team to a 45-42 win in the second "controlled" scrimmage at Spartan Stadium. The former Battle Creek Central star was the most productive of a trio of backs (which included fellow freshman ) who got carries in the scrimmage which was closed to the media.... (SpartansInsider.com)
Suggs Get Henry County Fair Wins Aug 22, 2009
From the Battle Creek, Michigan stable Rompaway Farms, Inc., Rompaway Beau won in a romp, going away to a five-length lead to beat his four opponents in 2:07-2/5 in the day's fourth race. Tuesday's original card was run in the second set Wednesday and featured a Precious Bunny filly, Precious Dreamer. (Suite101.com)
Neff Takes Third at GAM W. Championship Aug 19, 2009
Aimee Neff tied for third at the GAM Women's Championship in Battle Creek on Tuesday ... 17-18) at the Battle Creek Country Club. (Msuspartans.com)
Comcast Enhances Triple Play With Launch of Universal Caller ID(TM) Service Aug 19, 2009
Comcast Customer Payment Centers Ann Arbor Muskegon 4659 Washtenaw 700 W Broadway Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Muskegon, MI 49441 Battle Creek Area Royal Oak 350 N 22nd Street 4500 Delemere Springfield, MI 49037 Royal Oak, MI 48073 Dearborn Taylor 5070 Schaefer Road 24774 Eureka Road Dearborn, MI 48126 Taylor, MI 48180 Detroit Warren 12775 Lyndon 30736 Hoover Road Detroit, MI 48227 Warren, MI 48093 Detroit-East 11411 E. McNichols Detroit, MI 48234 Flint 3008 Air Park Drive South Flint, MI 48507... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Caper looking to make a mark Aug 18, 2009
com spoke with former Battle Creek Central star and has some insight into how things are going so far. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Post Practice Interviews: Larry Caper Aug 17, 2009
GSN caught up with Larry Caper, the Battle Creek Central star who was among the most highly sought after recruits in the state, but who chose Michigan State over all other suitors. Get Inside to hear what Caper had to say. (SpartansInsider.com)
Lunkers players O'Grady, Kvasnicka make All-Star Team Aug 14, 2009
RJ Hively, RHP, SO, Battle Creek, Cal State Fullerton. Matt Talley, LHP, SO, Battle Creek, The Citadel ... Chris Lewis, OF, JR, Battle Creek, Western Michigan. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Baseball (2) Aug 12, 2009
Wisconsin 7, Battle Creek 5. Madison 9, Green Bay 7. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CAROLYN L. MCCAIN Aug 11, 2009
She lived in northern Wisconsin from age 4 until she attended Nichols Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Battle Creek, Mich. where she became a registered nurse. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Al-Gene Lawson Aug 10, 2009
Al-Gene is survived by his children - Ray (Carol) Lawson of New Buffalo, Linda Lawson of Bridgman, Lucy (Cliff) Holt of New Troy, Treva Lawson of Three Oaks, Dwayne Lawson of Benton Harbor, Lonnie Rogers of Battle Creek, Scott Lawson of Marshfield, Mo. Gail (Kevin) Ireland of Alexandria, Ky. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
British invade Gaylord for soccer clinic Aug 8, 2009
I ve seen places like Battle Creek, Taylor and Romeo. Favorite part about Gaylord: There are lots of lakes and lots of wildlife. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Baseball (10) Aug 2, 2009
Battle Creek 6, Brainerd 0 ... Battle Creek at St. Cloud ... St. Cloud at Battle Creek. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mailbag: Downtown as a learning center (Aug. 2) Aug 2, 2009
I was a professor at a Michigan University and was contacted by a dean and told a member of the Kellogg foundation wanted get some ideas on how the city of Battle Creek could revitalize its downtown area ... Battle Creek is beautiful. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Naomi Matrau Aug 1, 2009
Also surviving are seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, along with sisters, Mildred Fardello of Coloma, Claudetta (Elbert) Prevatte of Kalamazoo, Nancy (Warren) Walters of Battle Creek, Mary Williams of South Haven, Carol (Alfredo) Rivera of Ohio; and a brother, Donald Trowbridge Sr.. Naomi was preceded in passing by three daughters, Barbra Ann, Betty Sue and Bonnie Jane, a granddaughter, Susan, parents, Claude and Dora, two husbands, Hank Matrau and Roy Fuller, one brother,... (The Herald-Palladium)
Quintin 'Ken' Best Jul 26, 2009
His loving family includes his parents, John and Donna Best of Dowagiac; his wife, Mckenzie Best of Niles; his children Savanna Best, Aiden Best, Peyton Best, Wyatt Eager and Westin Eager; siblings Becky (Tom) Best of Battle Creek, Tammy (Willie) Best of Dowagiac, John (Angie) Best Jr. of Dowagiac, and Bobbie Jo (Tommy) Graham of Edwardsburg; stepsister Amanda (Marvin) Davis of Treadway, Tenn. stepbrother Clyde Ray Ezell of Harvard, Ill. (The Herald-Palladium)
Police: Fowl snatched from home in Climax, Mich. Jul 23, 2009
The Kalamazoo Gazette and Battle Creek Enquirer reported the turkey was being raised as a 4-H project. WWMT-TV reports similar birds are worth up to $300. (Fresno Bee)
Michigan unemployment rate climbs to 15.2 percent Jul 17, 2009
FireKeepers Casino, scheduled to open in early August in Calhoun County near Battle Creek, has received 30,000 applications for its 1,500 jobs. That's about 20 applicants for each available job at the casino owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
CHART: Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas Jul 15, 2009
Troubled jumbo home loans in 370 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
USF Summer Baseball Blog No. 18 - Doug Murray Jul 14, 2009
Last year I was in Battle Creek, Michigan playing for the Bombers with and in the Northwoods league. I flew out to New Bedford May 29th and was greeted by my host parents at the airport. (Usfdons.com)
Black in America 2 Jul 11, 2009
Anita Davenport's grandfather, Walter, was stationed in Battle Creek, Michigan, during World War I. ... During World War I, Davenport was stationed at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, Michigan, Anita said ... Walter was fond of Battle Creek and regaled his family with stories, Anita said. (CNN -- US)
BASEBALL (1) Jul 2, 2009
Battle Creek 5, Wisconsin 1 ... Battle Creek at Wisconsin ... LaCrosse at Battle Creek. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Larry Michael Prelog Jul 1, 2009
and Debra (Tom) Candy of Battle Creek, Mich ... Shawna was also employed at Bob Evans in Battle Creek. (The Herald-Palladium)
Dick Judd awarded Rotary's Four Avenues of Service award Jun 27, 2009
Shamalla, who directs Dowagiac District Library, counts as a "retained member" because he belonged previously at Fort Custer near Battle Creek. Vocational service shows up in support of four college mentoring students. (Dowagiac News, MI)
$32 million announced for Michigan energy projects Jun 24, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu Monday announced more than 32 million in Recovery Act funding to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Michigan. Under DOE's State Energy Program, states have proposed statewide plans that prioritize energy savings, create or retain jobs, increase the use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Kellogg Foundation Gives $1.6 Million to Leverage President Obama's United We Serve Program Jun 23, 2009
While the foundation is in the process of identifying community-based partners in New Mexico, Mississippi and New Orleans, the Michigan investment will begin in the organization's hometown with HandsOn Battle Creek, a local organization aimed at engaging young people in community service. "The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's civic and philanthropic engagement strategy is rooted in investing in leadership at the community level," said Anne Mosle, vice president for programs at the Kellogg Foundation. (PR Newswire)
Mich. GOP considering changing nomination method Jun 20, 2009
The state GOP's top governing board was set to debate the proposal at a Saturday meeting in Battle Creek. But it appeared by Thursday evening that Michigan GOP Chairman Ron Weiser may have had a change of heart and pulled the proposal. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Recreation and leisure theme of SMC Museum Jun 20, 2009
Perhaps the most surprising featured attraction is the fire service, unless you know that the horn proudly displayed at City Hall originated with a still-unsurpassed world record of 281 feet, seven inches, Dowagiac set in 1860 in Battle Creek. "It was a huge thing," Arseneau said. (Niles Star, MI)
Awards keep coming for Niles champions Jun 18, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - Southwest lower Michigan dominated the Miss Softball selections for 2009. Niles pitcher Jenna Ignowski, who will play at Eastern Michigan University next season, and Lakeshore's Amy Knapp, headed for the University of Michigan, were selected for the Miss Softball honor over the weekend. (Niles Star, MI)
Miss Softball Jun 17, 2009
Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate. (Dowagiac News, MI)
State records fall in Niles' march to state crown Jun 16, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - The state record book will be filled with Niles Vikings after their state title run this past weekend. The Lady Vikings set a new record for home runs in their 8-1 win over Clio in the Division 2 semifinals on Friday. (Niles Star, MI)
Demidoo proves she can Jun 16, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - Demidoo is one of the many nicknames for Niles senior first baseman Demi Schrader. Niles first baseman Demi Schrader tags out a Livonia Ladywood runner in the Division 2 championship game on Saturday in Battle Creek. (Niles Star, MI)
More of this story» Jun 16, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - Mission accomplished. The Niles varsity softball team poses with its Division 2 state championship trophy Saturday afternoon in Battle Creek ... So when the post season began in Niles, the Lady Vikings were looking forward to winding up in Battle Creek for the state finals. (Niles Star, MI)
Niles' Chris Noble 2nd at Division 2 state golf finals Jun 6, 2009
Noble shot a 71 at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek. . (Niles Star, MI)
Niles' Chris Noble wins medalist at golf regional Jun 2, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - Niles sophomore Chris Noble took medalist honors on Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Golf Tournament at Bedford Valley. Noble was the lone player to shoot under par at the regional event as he fired a 71. (Niles Star, MI)
Court News: June 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009
5/18/09, Shauntel Clark, 28, Battle Creek, license suspended/revoked -- allow suspended person operate, fined 268, 184 days probation. 5/18/09, Shauntel Clark, 28, Battle Creek, retail fraud -- second degree, fined 448, 184 days probation. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Swimming & Diving Signs 11 For 2009-10 May 31, 2009
The Battle Creek native was named rookie of the year in 2005 and MVP each subsequent year, serving as team captain her senior season. Gary was a four-year academic all-state honoree and an academic All-American in 2008. (Wsuathletics.com)
Spring Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-Big Ten Recognition May 30, 2009
Sr. East Asian Language Battle Creek, Mich. Jen Hamilton, Sr. Studio Art Battle Creek, Mich. (Msuspartans.com)
ICCMH hosts Military Family Resource Day May 29, 2009
The event is co-sponsored with Montcalm County Community Mental Health and will feature representatives from Veterans Affairs in Battle Creek, the Michigan National Guard, Michigan Works, a variety of support groups for veterans and their families, other family support groups and the Ionia County Health Department's Substance Abuse department. Gina Merritt, a therapist who specializes in issues specific to military families and their soldiers, will also be at the event. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Jason Reese Joins Volleyball Coaching Staff May 28, 2009
Reese also served as an assistant coach at Kellogg Community College (2003-04) and Battle Creek Central High School (2000-03). During the summers, he has helped coach and train several volleyball club programs in Michigan. (Muredhawks.com)
Brandywine trails Buchanan 1-0 in fourth May 28, 2009
BRIDGMAN - The state's second ranked team will need to rally today if it wants to keep alive its hopes of heading back to Battle Creek. Buchanan scored the only run of the game in the first inning. (Niles Star, MI)
Cardiac Kids Still Alive; Irish Hold Off Louisville, 6-5 May 28, 2009
singled and junior (Battle Creek, Mich. followed with a go-ahead RBI triple to give Notre Dame a 4-3 lead. (Und.com)
Cardiac Kids Fall One Run Short; Irish Lose 7-6 To Louisville May 28, 2009
Elam replaced junior (Battle Creek, Mich. and tossed a scoreless fifth inning to setup another Irish rally. (Und.com)
Tate Completes Incredible Notre Dame Baseball Rally As Irish Eliminate St. John's, 11-10 May 27, 2009
Junior (Battle Creek, Mich. also chipped in with a double and three RBI.. (Und.com)
Niles golfers finish sixth to qualify for regionals May 27, 2009
The regional will be held on Saturday at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek. Division 2 District. (Niles Star, MI)
Cassopolis golfers qualify for regionals May 27, 2009
Cassopolis qualified for the Division 4 Regional Golf Tournament to be hosted by Battle Creek St. Phillip on May 29. The Rangers finished sixth at the district on Thursday after shooting 363. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Irish Drop Winner's Bracket Game To Louisville, 12-2 May 22, 2009
Junior (Battle Creek, Mich. opened the fourth inning and quickly retired the Cardinals in order, but the Irish were not able to solve Mathis. (Und.com)
MDOT removing lane restrictions over Memorial Day holiday weekend May 21, 2009
Eastbound I-94 over Riverside Drive in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, is closed due to emergency bridge repair. Crews are working to reopen as soon as possible. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Niles golf team finishes ninth at league tourney May 20, 2009
Battle Creek Lakeview won the conference championship as it completed the second day of competition with a score of 305 ... Battle Creek Lakeview 624, Portage Central 637, St. Joseph 645, Marshall 651, Portage Northern 663, Battle Creek Harper Creek 664, Coldwater 666, Mattawan 672, Niles 679, Sturgis 682, Kalamazoo Central 700, Lakeshore 710, Battle Creek Central DNF, Benton Harbor DNF, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix DNF. (Niles Star, MI)
Tourney Time May 20, 2009
In the only other previous meeting, IU eliminated Purdue from the 1993 Big Tournament field with an 11-9 win in Battle Creek, Mich. Purdue vs. the Big Ten Tournament Field: A look at how Purdue has done in the Big Ten Tournament against the teams advancing to this year's league postseason: No. 1 Ohio State - 1-6 (Wins: 1993 3-2; Losses: 1995 8-3, 1997 4-2, 2000 9-8, 2004 6-4, 2005 6-5, 2006 2-1) No. 2 Minnesota - 4-5 (Wins: 1981 9-0, 1987 9-3, 1995 26-3, 2000 6-1; Losses: 1981 8-3, 1986 16-4,... (Purduesports.com)
Niles golfers 10th at Lakeview invite May 19, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - The Niles golf team finished 10th on Friday at the Battle Creek Lakeview Spartan Golf Invitational ... Battle Creek Lakeview ... Battle Creek Lakeview 300; 2. (Niles Star, MI)
Edwin E. "Ed" Petersen May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009 5:49 PM EDT Edwin E. Ed Petersen, age 75, of Battle Creek, Mich. went home to be with his Lord Friday afternoon, May 15, 2009, at Battle Creek Health Systems ... In 2001, Ed and Jill moved back to Michigan where they have made their home since in the Battle Creek area where he enjoyed a round of golf in the summer and bowling in the winter. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
New Economy Initiative Announces $9.25 Million Investment to Assist Automotive Suppliers and Advance Entrepreneurship May 19, 2009
the Ford Foundation (New York), the Hudson-Webber Foundation (Detroit), the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (Battle Creek, Mich. the John S. and James L. (PR Newswire)
Notre Dame Blasts Past St. John's, 15-8 May 17, 2009
Dupra gave way to junior (Battle Creek, Mich. who came on to pitch the final three innings, recording the first save of his career in the process. (Und.com)
Lady Vikings blank Battle Creek, 8-0 May 15, 2009
The Niles girls' soccer team opened up the Big 16 tournament by hosting the Bearcats from Battle Creek Central on Wednesday ... In the first half of play, Niles had possession of the ball near Battle Creeks goal for 39 of the 40 minutes, maybe more ... Niles repeatedly pushed the ball into the goal area, but lucky for Battle Creek they didn't always get off a good shot. (Niles Star, MI)
Niles wins Big 16 Silver division title May 15, 2009
BATTLE CREEK - The Niles varsity tennis team captured the Big 16 Conference Silver Division championship on Monday ... Coldwater and Battle Creek Harper Creek tied for third with 29 points, while Battle Creek Central was fifth and Kalamazoo Loy Norrix sixth with 21 and 20 points respectively ... At Battle Creek Harper Creek. (Niles Star, MI)
Track & Field Heads to Big Ten Championships May 14, 2009
Track Heads to Big Ten Championships - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Track Heads to Big Ten Championships The three-day competition will begin Friday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. (Msuspartans.com)
State police identifies layoff-impacted posts May 12, 2009
Battle Creek post - two. Bridgman post - one. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cox places twice at conference May 12, 2009
Battle Creek Lakeview won the meet with 131 points ... Battle Creek Lakeview 131, Portage Central 98, Sturgis 79, Lakeshore 48 ... 5, Coldwater 39, Mattawan 38, Portage Northern 37, Loy Norrix 31, Harper Creek 29, Battle Creek Central 27. (Niles Star, MI)
Niles golf team finishes eighth at Gull Lake May 9, 2009
St. Joseph 312, Portage Northern 316, Battle Creek Lakeview 317, Marshall 319, Vicksburg 323, Gull Lake 323, Kalamazoo Christian 328, Niles 330, Mattawan 342, Kalamazoo Central 349, Wayland Union 352, Battle Creej Lakeview B 353, Gull Lake JV 354, Lakeshore 358, Plainwell 361, South Haven 366, Three Rivers 376, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 377, Olivet 398, Gobles DNF. Individual Results. (Niles Star, MI)
Golf Spotlight: Otsego Club May 9, 2009
Experience: Played on state-champion Manistee Catholic Central team in 1975; Graduated from Ferris State University; Worked at Battle Creek Country Club and TPC at Sawgrass in Florida before taking position at Otsego Club (then Hidden Valley in 1986); left to become pro at Michayw; for five years, then returned to Otsego Club ... Career Holes-in-One: One (Battle Creek Country Club). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Local auto racing tracks starting to get busy May 6, 2009
Battle Creek Enquirer Text Alerts ... 2009 Battle Creek Enquirer. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johny Ray Sundburg (323) May 6, 2009
Kip of Battle Creek, Mich. Cal of Fort Hood, Texas, and Kye at home in Lewiston; mother, Phyllis Sundberg of Marshall; brothers, Mark (Carla) of Marshall, Keith of Olivet, and Kevin (Cathy) of Marshall. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Track & Field Wraps Up Jesse Owens Classic May 3, 2009
Track Wraps Up Jesse Owens Classic - MICHIGAN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Track Wraps Up Jesse Owens Classic Shane Knoll, Leah Elenbaas regionally qualify in the 800m run on day two. (Msuspartans.com)
