With an economic development organization that is the envy of many communities, Battle Creek is a city building on its food industry roots and the land that makes it the state’s third largest city. For fun, each year the Cereal City, world headquarters to the Kellogg Co., celebrates the significance of the most important meal of the day with the World’s Longest Breakfast table. Bikers, cyclers and joggers take in the parks, forests and streams linked by a 24-mile linear park. Campers and outdoor lovers visit Fort Custer Recreation area for fishing, hiking, cross country skiing and boating. For animal lovers, African creatures, like giraffes, and Asian animals, like snow leopards, make the Binder Park Zoo a must. The Battle Creek Art Center and Battle Creek Symphony stoke the city’s cultural offerings and the new Firekeepers Casino adds to the city’s fun side. B.C’s Math and Science Center is acclaimed and secondary education needs are accommodated by Kellogg Community College, Robert B. Miller College and a branch of Western Michigan University. And Sojourner Truth, who lived here, watches over downtown from the memorial in her honor.
Some people take videos. Doors have been slammed in their faces. Some people set their dogs loose when they see them. No one said it would be easy being a vaccine ambassador. Yet, they report successes that keep them knocking on doors. Here are the experiences of on Vaccine Ambassador in Calhoun County.
The world, nation, and Calhoun County have seen many changes since Durk Dunham became director of Calhoun County’s Emergency Management Department 14 years ago, Think 9-11's aftermath and COVID-19 and you have an idea of the scope of some of the changes he and his volunteer department have dealt with.
As we move into 2022 we take on a fleeting look back at 2021. We hope you will find your favorite stories among our Top Ten best-read stories of the year that was. Get a behind the scenes snippet from the reporters who brought these stories to life.
When the decision comes down to not seeing family because they won't wear masks many are choosing to take the risk, Battle Creek psychologist says.
Two Battle Creek restaurant owners are moving ahead with plans to expand their businesses at a time when restaurants throughout the United States were closing because they could no longer afford to stay open.
An ensemble cast of puppets created by Clovis Bordeaux appears in episodes of the Winterfest Variety Show that focus on topics such as inclusion, community, volunteerism, and acceptance, the pillars that guide Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Calhoun County physicians and nurses who continue to see firsthand the devastating effects of the virus on those who have it and their family members who have watched them die from it are going to be talking about it more than they have so far.
Kellogg Community College has had a wave of retirements and resignations post-COVID. Now the school is trying a job fair to see if it can attract new faculty.
When Charles Solano was a freshman at MSU he spent a lot of time at the very first Biggby coffee shop. Soon the Marine Veteran will be the owner and operator of five of the popular coffee shops in and around Battle Creek.
When voters were asked for a second time to approve funding that would allow improvements to two schools in the Battle Creek Public School district they said "yes."
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