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Battle Creek program helps victims of violent crime and offers options to those who might commit it

A unique program tailored to the needs of Battle Creek provides wrap-around services to those who have become victims of violent crimes. It also works to stop violent crimes.

Business accelerator in Battle Creek will help food and beverage product businesses grow

A $4 million renovation of the Tiger Room in Battle Creek to create a business Accelerator just got a big boost with a more than $2 million grant from the federal government. 

Shabaka Gibson, Vice President of Retention and Workforce Development with BCU.
Vice President of BCU advises ‘deal with the world the way it is and not how you want it to be’

When there is a problem, but the focus of the problem becomes racism, it can get in the way of addressing the problem, suggests Battle Creek Unlimited Vice President Shabaka Gibson. 

FireKeepers becomes first Tribal Casino in Michigan to offer sports betting

Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the Korean Baseball League are drawing sports betting fans to Dacey's Sports Book and Tap House at FireKeepers.

Pandemic turns out to be the right timing for Woodin brothers to open food truck, Serious Dogs

Take a 100 percent Angus beef hotdog, put it on a New England style bun, and top it with creativity. That's what has people spreading the word about Serious Dog's hot dogs. 

Getting creative: Kingman Museum hosts summer camp outdoors on the steps as finances tighten

One out of every three museums may find themselves running out of money as revenue from patrons and donors runs out as a consequence of COVID-19 shutdowns. Will Battle Creek's Kingman Museum be able to make to the other side?

Calhoun County voters say ‘yes’ to millage proposals across the region

Senior Millage renewal and Park Millage request get a big thumbs up from Calhoun County voters in Aug. 4 primary election.

Defund the police? How Battle Creek police already are undertaking changes protestors are asking for

As protestors across the country call for defunding the police, Battle Creek already has put into place some of the procedures protestors are asking for.

Services for seniors, from meals to rides, depend on Calhoun County millage on Aug. 4 ballot

Calhoun County’s Senior Millage comes before voters for renewal on the Aug. 3 ballot.

Binder Park Zoo takes steps to become more friendly to those with sensory issues

Within the next two months, Binder Park Zoo hopes to offer tools that can help those who face sensory overload better deal with those situations. 

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