Voices of Youth Battle Creek: Back to School by Jamiaya Nowling
The perspectives of youth in the city of Battle Creek will be lifted up and supported through a program beginning this month that will give them opportunities to showcase their […]
Kalamazoo family reclaims a blighted corner to open a business that makes your mouth water
An underused piece of property is now the home of Bone Yard Café Bar-B-Que & Specialty Dogs where Ricky and Yvonne Thrash and their family sell barbecue spare ribs, rib tips, French fries, specialty hot dogs, and side dishes.
Fifty years will be celebrated with 50 acts of kindness Kalamazoo’s Family Health Center leaders say
The Family Health Center provides primary, preventive, and supplemental health services, including dental and mental health care, to more than 50,000 active patients in Kalamazoo County. This year, Family Health Center is saying "thank you" for 50 years of support and expansion.
Voices of Youth: Kalamazoo teens discuss the realities of mental illness and its stigma
Kalamazoo youth ask to be listened to when it comes to mental health.
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.
Citizen journalist Kevin Live of Battle Creek has been capturing big stories with his cellphone
Tipsters and viewers let Battle Creek's Kevin Live know where he should point his camera next.
Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health System Food Navigators build better nutrition in Wayne and Macomb counties
Like their counterparts across the state, Henry Ford Health System Farmers Market Food Navigators help shoppers get the most out of their food dollars when purchasing fresh, healthy foods for their families at their local farmers markets.
Partner Partner Content Calhoun ISD: Schools grow gardens and healthy habits with students and communities
The Calhoun Intermediate School District's Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) programming has inspired healthy changes in the classroom, students' homes, and schoolyards.
Battle Creek moms turn pain into purpose with support group for those who lose children to violence
S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (Sharing In the Support of Those Enforcing Victims’ Rights Shamelessly) Turning Pain Into Purpose – is made up of mothers whose sons and daughters were the victims of violent crimes in Battle Creek that have yet to be solved. They are there for one another.
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.
