Calhoun County Archives – Page 22 of 32

Jamie Stuck plays a pivotal role in the future of Native American healthcare

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February 9, 2023

Jamie Stuck, Tribal Chairperson of the Nottowaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, will focus on improving Native American health in his new role as a member of a U.S. Health and Human Services Tribal Advisory Committee. Stuck plans to encourage practices that support a return to a pre-colonized diet and to promote trauma-informed and culturally-appropriate healthcare to help combat elevated disease rates in the Native American community that have direct ties to historical atrocities.

Kellogg Foundation is making quiet, but major economic development impact in Battle Creek

By Jane Parikh

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General

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February 2, 2023

While the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is known for redevelopment projects such as The Milton and McCamly Place, there’s more to the foundation’s local support than meets the eye. WKKF partners on a variety of smaller-scale initiatives, including with City of Battle Creek, Battle Creek Unlimited, Northern Initiatives, Community Inclusive Recreation, and Sprout. Jamie Schriner, WKKF Program Officer, says these investments are vital because Battle Creek “is our hometown.”

Survivors of sex trafficking have a S.A.F.E. Place to go for support

By Jane Parikh

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January 25, 2023

Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for rates of human trafficking.January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On the Ground Battle Creek Project Editor Jane Parikh takes a close look at myths, risks, local resources, and supports to raise awareness of this issue. Please Note: This story contains description of scenes of abuse that are not suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

Calhoun County Administrator Kelli Scott looks ahead to 2023

By Newsroom

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January 19, 2023

Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott looks beyond some of the setbacks and challenges brought on by the pandemic to the county’s goals for the horizon: broadband, transportation, housing, and more.

Solar farming: A new kind of farm is being built on 1,000 acres in Marshall Township

By Jane Simons

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December 15, 2022

The $130 million Cereal City Solar project constructed by NextEra is expected to generate $21 million in tax revenue for Marshall Township and Calhoun County and create 200 jobs during construction. It is now expected to be operational by December 2023.

Outgoing Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker says his mission with the department is accomplished

By Jane Simons

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December 15, 2022

Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker is ending a 26-year career with the department. During that time he's served in many different roles — as a patrol officer, community police officer, SWAT team member, detective, and executive officer, culminating with his appointment in 2014 as the city’s 18th Police Chief. Blocker will retire at the end of January.

Closing the language gap positions Battle Creek’s Snackwerks employees for greater success

By Jane Simons

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December 8, 2022

Classes this fall at Snackwerks were a test run for an initiative that the company's leadership plans to continue offering to employees who want to develop fluency in English.

Holiday-themed activities and entertainment in the spotlight this weekend in downtown Battle Creek

By Jane Simons

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General

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December 1, 2022

The Holiday Shoptacular that began in early November jumpstarted the holiday shopping season in downtown Battle Creek and it's now headed into overdrive with a two-day Winter Wanderland event on Friday and Saturday.

Food innovation in Battle Creek set to accelerate through collaboration

By Jane Simons

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November 30, 2022

Battle Creek has secured its place as a national and global food innovation leader in part because former Kellogg Co. employees decided to stick around and create their own food businesses once they parted ways with the cereal maker.

Monique French: Ready to work for change as Calhoun County’s newest commissioner

By Jane Simons

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Community Development

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November 17, 2022

Pastor Monique French says she decided to run for public office because of her passion for the community and the hope she has for its transformation. She is now the new District 2 Calhoun County Commissioner.