Calhoun County

Vaccine Ambassadors report people are paying attention to their message of the need for vaccine

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.

Emergency Management Director has seen Calhoun County through oil spill, bad weather, and COVID-19

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.

You’re about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines

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. 

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.

Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history

A guide to help Michigan educators better understand the rich history and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Michigan that also explains to tribe members what was left out of their education is being offered for Social Studies classes.

KCC explores a new way to find adjunct faculty as COVID-related resignations lead to staff shortages

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.

Military training helps Veteran to change careers and grow franchise coffee shops in Battle Creek

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.

The Dump: Marshall mountain bikers have a well-kept secret in this difficult trail

The Dump trail, near Marshall, is maintained by volunteers who also manage a Facebook page that contains alerts, updates, and comments from people who have ridden and hiked the trail. They say everyone who loves it adds to it.  

Frances Dahmer, 103, moved with her husband many times and they loved to dance together

At 103, Frances Dahmer says the secret to living a long life is to exercise and eat healthy.

Spiritualism has been a part of Battle Creek’s history since the rise of the movement in the 1800s

With Halloween just around the corner, the time seemed right to look into Battle Creek's history when it comes to contacting the dearly departed. 

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