Battle Creek has new way to connect with favorite local restaurants and those you haven’t tried yet
As restaurants struggle to stay in business, Battle Creek offers a new way to help them out.
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Tribal chairman will serve on statewide coronavirus task force on racial disparities
The voices of the state’s Native American population will be represented in the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities through a leader with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Calhoun County official works to influence group setting standards for reopening Michigan
Eric Pessell is playing a major role in ensuring that Calhoun County is focusing its efforts on flattening the curve as the county’s Health Officer, and he's also offering guidance that's making its way to state officials charged with establishing consistent policies for the re-opening of businesses throughout Michigan.
How the South Michigan Food Bank is keeping up with exploding need for more food
"We are a community food bank and we will be there for the community." That's the message South Michigan Food Bank has for those in need.
Battle Creek neighbors join statewide efforts to create isolation gowns for hospital workers
Angels Wear Gowns creates isolation gowns as Personal Protection Equipment using duct tape and 4 mil plastic from Lowe's.
Childcare centers in Calhoun County step up to watch children of essential workers during pandemic
Five Battle Creek area childcare centers find ways to care for the children of those who are keeping the community safe.
Recovery for one Battle Creek business takes root
The easing of some stay at home restrictions for some businesses came just in time for Plumeria Botanical Boutique in Battle Creek.
Importance of childcare system highlighted during COVID-19 crisis, Battle Creek providers say
Childcare is among the many things that have been largely shut down as COVID-19 spread across the country. Childcare providers from Battle Creek talk about how they have kept in touch with parents and youngsters and what they hope for the future when the economy is reset.
Microgrants will help certain businesses or nonprofits in Battle Creek meet critical needs
Microloans from Battle Creek Unlimited will help women- and minority-owned businesses and nonprofits working to meet critical needs for necessities such as food, clothing, baby formula, and personal hygiene items.
A hotel room for those with COVID-19 symptoms or who test positive and have no place to stay
Some of those with COVID-19 symptoms don't have a place to self-isolate. Calhoun County has come up with a solution -- hotel rooms.
