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Calhoun Centenarian: At 100, Ernest still farms and drives his pickup truck with his dog named Tiny

Calhoun Centenarian: Doris Farmer’s children say she gave them the perfect childhood

Doris Farmer baked bread, cinnamon rolls, and big dinner rolls along with a large pot of beans each week.

Calhoun Centenarian: A World War II riveter, avid traveler, and prolific and proficient seamstress

Meet Bethel Adamov, 101. She was married 68 years to Loius, who complimented her every day. They had two daughters. She now has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Find out her advice for living well.

Calhoun Centenarian: Weekends at Grandma’s started off with breakfast and dancing to ‘Soul Train’

These days the 101 year old Bessie "Madear" Havard lives with her daughter in Albion. But once, she danced with her grandchildren to the songs of the day.

Introducing Sharon Dever, Community Correspondent from the Vine Neighborhood

Meet Sharon Dever from the 2020 class of On the Ground Community Correspondents.

Introducing Caroline Bissonnette, On the Ground Community Correspondent from Milwood

Meet Caroline Bissonnette from the 2020 class of On the Ground Community Correspondents.

Public Media Network shares local voters guide for 2020

Public Media Network's 2020 voter guide and candidate statements provides a platform for candidates to reach voters without having to pay for commercial air time, and in formats that allow them to discuss issues in more detail. 

A splash pad holds promise of opportunity for those who live near Claude Evans Park in Battle Creek

Neighbors in Washington Heights have high expectations for the impact of an improvement to Claude Evans park known as a splash pad. So now they are raising funds for the project.

Photo story: At the ‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ rally and march

Photographer J.D. Kelley took these photos of the rally and march in Kalamazoo over the weekend.

The Blog: The Gift of Children

KPS Assistant Superintendent Cindy Green says: The connectivity challenge is more than just technology. People need people and most children learn from watching, interacting directly, being around peers.