![Richard's Ride: 2018 Ford Explorer](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/12/2018-Ford-Explorer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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![Behnke, Gray post-Mayor vote](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/Behnke-Gray.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Behnke, Gray post-Mayor vote
This week's decision on who would be Battle Creek mayor revealed some differences in perspectives on the commission.
![Wiggly Tail: Adopt Strawberry](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/Strawberry-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wiggly Tail: Adopt Strawberry
Meet Strawberry, this week's Wiggly Tail Wednesday pet of the week from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.
![BC Xmas Parade This Saturday](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/2015-Xmas-Parade-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BC Xmas Parade This Saturday
The Harper Creek Optimist Club steps up once again for the 38th Annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 18, 2017.
![Snow in BC By Thanksgiving?](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/Thanksgiving-Snow-GettyImages-Spencer-Platt-Justin-Sullivan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Snow in BC By Thanksgiving?
Will there be measurable snow on the ground by the time turkey and the trimmings are served on Thanksgiving Day?
![$2.75M Listing is BC's Priciest now](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/Valpine-Dr-7-11-2017-Realtor-dot-com-Anthony-Hansen-Whitetail-Prop-Real-Estate-LLC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$2.75M Listing is BC's Priciest now
An estate north of downtown Battle Creek with a $2.75 million asking price is the priciest - or among them - in the area.
![Vets Group Dreams of Expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2017/11/Sarah-Pauley-11-10-17.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vets Group Dreams of Expansion
The Battle Creek-based Veterans Helping Veterans organization plans a ruck march on Veteran's Day, and an expansion in the future.
![Need College Money? Look here](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2017/03/ThinkstockPhotos-513685958.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Need College Money? Look here
The State of Michigan is touting a new search engine for finding college scholarship money.