Southwest Michigan Second Wave ushers in 2023 with new editorial management
Southwest Michigan Second Wave announces a change in editorial leadership as longtime Managing Editor Kathy Jennings expands her role with parent company Issue Media Group.
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Voices of Youth will feature youth perspective in Calhoun County this fall
Voices of Youth Battle Creek is now open for those who would like to participate.
Battle Creek artist molds a new sense of purpose and identity
Evidence of the spiritual journey that surrounds and guides Laura Garberick's creative talents is on display throughout her studio next to the Pennfield Township home she shares with her husband.
Voices of Youth: A look at youth mental health, an art project
For the summer 2022 Voices of Youth Mahdi Hassnawi’s expressed himself through artwork on the topics of youth mental health.
Children turn out to romp as first phase of downtown Kalamazoo’s Nature Playscape opens
The Children’s Nature Playscape at Bronson Park project is dedicated to transforming reclaimed greenspace into a nature park in downtown Kalamazoo where it is expected to foster the cultural, emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development of children and families.
Kalamazoo’s Urban Alliance hopes to break the cycle of gun violence by reaching out to young people
The Urban Alliance Inc. of Kalamazoo, which has worked since 1999 to help break generational cycles of poverty, is shifting the focus of its outreach efforts from adults to young people – in order to address the issue of gun violence and affect change.
Activities planned in Battle Creek to recognize Dorothy McClendon Day 2022
Dorothy McClendon, who passed away in 2020, was a tireless advocate for racial justice, equity, and healing. For the second year in a row, The Battle Creek Coalition for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation is hosting several community activities in recognition of her life and legacy.
Blind date leads to 40-year marriage for Elsie Wilson, a Calhoun County centenarian
Elsie Wilson says one thing she will always remember about her husband, Jack, was that he used to surprise her with little presents throughout the year. She is one of Calhoun County's Centenarians.
Frances Dahmer, 103, moved with her husband many times and they loved to dance together
At 103, Frances Dahmer says the secret to living a long life is to exercise and eat healthy.
