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Hundreds assemble in Battle Creek to protest the coup in Myanmar Elena Durnbaugh, Battle Creek Enquirer Flying flags and carrying signs written in English and Burmese, hundreds gathered at the base of the Sojourner Truth Monument in Battle Creek on Wednesday evening in support of democracy in Myanmar. The event was organized by the Burma Center, a community organization that supports Battle Creek's Burmese population.  "It's important that we get the word out, not just to people locally, but to let the people in Burma know that we're standing in solidarity with them and tha...

Battle Creek Prepares To Switch Waste Hauling Services The City of Battle Creek is beginning the job of preparing city residents for the upcoming change in waste hauling for the city. It’s been a challenging year for residents who must use the city designated single course provider. That is handled, like in many communities now, with contract-based service for all residential customers within the boundaries of the governmental unit. In turn, most communities are able to negotiate for lower rates than what individual residents would be able to get on their own. That also goes with the presum...