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Juneteenth 2019 Old-School Softball Game: A video
On the first day of Battle Creek's two-day Juneteenth Celebration On the Ground was there when the runners rounded the bases for the Old-Time Softball game.
Summertime in the Vine: A photo story
No two summer weekends are alike in Vine where there is always a lot going on. On the Ground photographer Taylor Scamehorn recently captured some of that Vine vitality.
Essay winners will be recognized at Juneteenth Celebration in Battle Creek
Read the winning essays of the 2019 Juneteenth Battle Creek Essay Contest and then come out Saturday to congratulate the winners. It's part of two days of fun.
Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it
The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
Police work with church leadership to solve case of vandalism against Temple Beth El Synagogue
Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker says it was clear to the department that there may be hate associated with the most recent incident of vandalism at Temple Beth El Synagogue.
Longtime Eastside Boxing Coach Curtis Isaac stays motivated by seeing youth succeed
Those who have worked with Curtis Isaac at his Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing sing its praises.
The Top 10 stories of 2018. Is your favorite on the list?
Readers tell us every week what they are interested in reading about simply by opening a story and sharing it. These are the best read stories of 2018. Thanks for your interest.
Toy collection drive for Parkway Manor will brighten children’s Christmas
A toy drive for children at Parkway Manor offers a way to spread Christmas joy.
Living with sickle cell anemia: A Northside family’s experience
Sickle cell anemia affects one out of every 365 African Americans. On the Ground Northside youth correspondent Ke’Asia Shepherd-Friday tells her family's story.
Juneteenth 2019 Old-School Softball Game: A video
On the first day of Battle Creek's two-day Juneteenth Celebration On the Ground was there when the runners rounded the bases for the Old-Time Softball game.
Summertime in the Vine: A photo story
No two summer weekends are alike in Vine where there is always a lot going on. On the Ground photographer Taylor Scamehorn recently captured some of that Vine vitality.
Essay winners will be recognized at Juneteenth Celebration in Battle Creek
Read the winning essays of the 2019 Juneteenth Battle Creek Essay Contest and then come out Saturday to congratulate the winners. It's part of two days of fun.
Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it
The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.
Police work with church leadership to solve case of vandalism against Temple Beth El Synagogue
Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker says it was clear to the department that there may be hate associated with the most recent incident of vandalism at Temple Beth El Synagogue.
Longtime Eastside Boxing Coach Curtis Isaac stays motivated by seeing youth succeed
Those who have worked with Curtis Isaac at his Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing sing its praises.
The Top 10 stories of 2018. Is your favorite on the list?
Readers tell us every week what they are interested in reading about simply by opening a story and sharing it. These are the best read stories of 2018. Thanks for your interest.
Toy collection drive for Parkway Manor will brighten children’s Christmas
A toy drive for children at Parkway Manor offers a way to spread Christmas joy.
Living with sickle cell anemia: A Northside family’s experience
Sickle cell anemia affects one out of every 365 African Americans. On the Ground Northside youth correspondent Ke’Asia Shepherd-Friday tells her family's story.
