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Growing a business, a family affair for one Battle Creek family

Four years ago a honey collecting venture turned into a U-pick flower farming enterprise for the Laupps, a Battle Creek Family. Now more than one million flowers including 500 zinnias are growing at the ZEMR Family Farms.

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Painting the town: Color the Creek is back

Up to 10 large murals by local, regional, and national artists will be painted throughout the week as part of the sixth celebration of Color the Creek.

‘There’s always something going on’: Personal touches and flexibility bring events to Kellogg Arena

Having a hotel connected to Kellogg Arena is one of the solid selling points for those seeking a place to host their events. Events that have a multimillion-dollar impact on the city and the county.

Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.
Making Michigan’s beaches accessible to everyone

“It has been wonderful to hear the stories of families being able to enjoy the beaches and trails together for the first time. The stories go on and on,” says Michelle O'Kelly, coordinator for DNR Fund and Resource Development.  

Hiking trails at Porter Legacy Dunes Preserve take a step forward with $100,000 grant

A recent contribution from Entergy-Palisades to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will enable the conservancy to design and develop trails on the property that enable visitors to safely see the spring wildflowers and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Michigan. 

What happens when three keepers of Battle Creek’s history create partnership together? Museumish

Battle Creek’s Regional History Museum, the city’s Historical Society, and the Kingman Museum are looking at the best way to continue their individual missions while also working together.

Spring means it’s time to turn the bikes toward Lake Michigan for the Kal-Haven Trailblazer

On May 7, bikers will return to the Kal-Haven Trail to celebrate spring, Michigan, wheels, and gears. The Trailblazer, an annual community ride on the Kal-Haven Trail, will be back after being put on hold by COVID. 

In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots

Ranks of Certified Tourism Ambassadors for Calhoun County grow with participation by KCC students.

Battle Creek to celebrate its links to Japan with public sculptures that resemble origami

Artists who are creating sculptures for public exhibit in Battle Creek tell the tales behind their forthcoming artwork.

Battle Creek residents and the city look for ways to free the river from its concrete banks

Now that the concrete channel that directs the Battle Creek River is nearing the end of its useful life, those who want to see the river run free and looking for ways to make that happen because today there are alternatives that can control flooding while maintaining habitat and wildlife.

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