Battle Creek Shopper News

01/01/2026

Wishing you all the best in 2026!

11/27/2025

11/11/2025

Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

11/08/2025

The Harper Creek High School volleyball team won the Div. 2 District 46 championship after defeating Three Rivers, three sets to one, in a match played in Vicksburg this morning. Harper Creek moves on to the regional semifinal on Nov. 11 versus Tecumseh at 7 p.m. at Charlotte High School.

11/08/2025

The St. Philip Catholic Central High School volleyball team defeated Climax-Scotts in straight sets Nov. 7 to win the Div. 4 District 116 championship. The win puts the Tigers in the regional semifinal versus St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Mendon High School.

11/08/2025

The Lakeview High School volleyball team won the Div. 1 District 12 championship this evening, defeating host Portage Central
3 sets to 1. The Spartans move on to the regional semifinal at Portage Northern on Nov. 11 against Caledonia at 7 p.m.

11/01/2025

Division 4 district semifinal
Harper Creek defeated by Grand Rapids Christian 21-13

05/08/2025

In our May 8 edition, Harper Creek High School principal and longtime football coach Ed Greenman is featured as he is set to retire after nearly four decades with the school district. Also in this issue, read about Battle Creek’s Helen Ure on her life as a 911 dispatcher, plus all the news and happenings in and around Battle Creek.

05/01/2025

Make sure to check out our May 1 edition, featuring Jamari Taylor, second from left, her art students and the Jaylei Art Program, which will present its Que Calor Youth Art Show on May 9 at Café Rica from 6-8 p.m.
Also in this issue, read about Battle Creek native and vocalist Lydia Harrell, who will be coming home to perform with the Brass Band of Battle Creek on May 17. There’s also a special section on gift ideas for Mother’s Day as well as all the news and happenings on what’s going on in and around Battle Creek.

04/24/2025

Make sure to check out our April 24 edition, including our cover story featuring Bluewater K9 Search & Rescue, a local nonprofit organization in Battle Creek dedicated to providing highly-trained and certified K-9 teams and support personnel to locate missing persons in wilderness and urban settings.
Beth Prater, pictured with her German Shepherd, Chase, talks about the group’s mission to develop and maintain the highest level of skills and education in order to serve the community through search and rescue missions, educational events and community outreach.
Also be sure to check out our Clip & Save Coupons and Lawn & Garden section as well as catch up on all that’s happening in and around Battle Creek.