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Breadmaker

Backyard baker in Battle Creek finds ways to raise dough by making bread

Those in Battle Creek and as far away as Guatemala receive a lift from Dave Schweitzer's post-retirement breadmaking.  

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Seeds of creativity to be celebrated in upcoming fundraiser for Art Center of Battle Creek

Spring fundraiser will help the Art Center of Battle Creek fund its education programming.

Brandon Phenix
B.C.’s Historic Northside enthusiastic about school reopening as Fremont International Academy

A neighborhood school brings a lot to a community. Residents say they are glad Fremont will be reopened as an International Academy open to all across the Battle Creek area.

Area volunteers can help bring in the maple sap to assist with fundraising effort in Athens

Tap from maple trees has turned to green for the Athens Youth Council, which helps the community.

Battle Creek’s Charitable Union specializes in help that brings hope

By listening to those it serves, Charitable Union keeps its services focused on what needs to be done.

Winter, summer, spring, and fall, the BCMAMS are helping somewhere in Battle Creek

You don't have to have a mustache to care about making your community a better and more fun place to live. That's the BCMAMs' philosophy despite their moniker.

Backpacks provisioned with food will help youngsters through the weekend

Hungry youngsters get a break with backpacks filled with food donated to fill the weekend meal gap.

Saving smiles since high school: Now Tiffany Burns is saving them on the road

Many people underestimate the link between strong teeth and strong bodies. Mobile hygienist Tiffany Burns works to help them make that connection.

Scholarship for women pays for tuition, fees — and life’s emergencies

For women who struggle financially to get their college degree there's help to be found through the Women’s Education Coalition.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church serves breakfast to those unsure of where next meal is coming from

A program to make sure children did not go hungry during the summer has grown into a much bigger deal. Find out about what's happening at St. Thomas Episcopal.

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