A recently released report from the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) and its research partner, United For ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) veterans' needs outstrip available resources, especially those struggling financially.
Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker is ending a 26-year career with the department. During that time he's served in many different roles — as a patrol officer, community police officer, SWAT team member, detective, and executive officer, culminating with his appointment in 2014 as the city’s 18th Police Chief. Blocker will retire at the end of January.
The $130 million Cereal City Solar project constructed by NextEra is expected to generate $21 million in tax revenue for Marshall Township and Calhoun County and create 200 jobs during construction. It is now expected to be operational by December 2023.
Classes this fall at Snackwerks were a test run for an initiative that the company's leadership plans to continue offering to employees who want to develop fluency in English.
To ensure that families experiencing homelessness aren’t overlooked during the holidays, Shannon Patrick is hosting a Christmas Dinner from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at First Congregational Church. The dinner is free and is focr families with small children who are in shelters or otherwise experiencing homelessness.
The Holiday Shoptacular that began in early November jumpstarted the holiday shopping season in downtown Battle Creek and it's now headed into overdrive with a two-day Winter Wanderland event on Friday and Saturday.
Battle Creek has secured its place as a national and global food innovation leader in part because former Kellogg Co. employees decided to stick around and create their own food businesses once they parted ways with the cereal maker.
Pastor Monique French says she decided to run for public office because of her passion for the community and the hope she has for its transformation. She is now the new District 2 Calhoun County Commissioner.
It is reported that one in five low-income women and girls struggled to access feminine hygiene products. “We have girls in our community who are dealing with this every day,” says Teresa Allen, Executive Director of Charitable Union. And they are working to ease that struggle.
A recently introduced website offers a roadmap that can help the leadership of area businesses understand their options when supporting working families with their childcare needs.
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