Vaccine Ambassadors reach out to those hesitating to get COVID-19 vaccination
There are many reasons people decide to wait to obtain a vaccination against COVID-19. Vaccination Ambassadors in Calhoun County are addressing them where they can.
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Battle Creek will be ‘Celebrating the Diversity of African Cultures’ on Juneteenth
Ongoing concerns about COVID-19 have put a pause on an in-person Juneteenth celebration in Battle Creek for the second consecutive year, but organizers are finding new ways to observe the historic day.
Rural caucus supports working together to bring change into the world through consent, connectedness
There are wedge issues that drive people apart. There are bridge issues that bring people together. Focus on the latter may help get things done without the partisan rhetoric that blocks progress, a rural caucus group says.
Momentum building to address disparities in internet service across Calhoun County
A growing number of Calhoun County residents and business and community leaders are encouraged by the availability of federal funds that have been earmarked specifically for improvements to broadband access in municipalities throughout the United States.
Artist Andrew Freemire came home to Pennfield 30 years ago. He found friends, patrons, inspiration.
With a network of friends and plenty of work to do, artist Andrew Freemire has found his home in Pennfield has all that he needs.
Battle Creek to honor the work of former mayor, long-time childcare provider Maude Bristol-Perry
Battle Creek will celebrate the historical living legacy of Maude Bristol-Perry’s contributions over the last 50 plus years as a business and civic leader and community advocate for early childhood education in a ceremony May 8.
A temporary closure, a liquidation sale pave way for a new beginning for downtown Battle Creek hotel
The goal to clear everything out, including wallpaper and carpeting, right down to the studs to create a blank canvas for a total refresh of the hotel in downtown Battle Creek, which is expected to re-open by 2022.
How Native Americans find healthy ways to deal with trauma passed down through the generations
To survive, previous generations often denied the emotional hurt they suffered and refused to acknowledge the pain caused by the extreme oppression of Native Americans. To overcome historical trauma the Native American culture and practices are being restored.
Gardners grow self-esteem, community alongside veggies at SHARE’s Garden of Eatin’ in Battle Creek
Not only does its produce feed those who come to the SHARE Center, the garden also has been designed as a “pick and eat.” Many plants grow around the perimeter of the garden so that anyone who is hungry can simply lean over and pick something to eat.
KCC alum Lance Barber, the dad on ‘Young Sheldon’, will appear during upcoming performing arts gala
For CBS star Lance Barber the KCC theater program helped open doors to his success.
