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.
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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.
Battle Creek restaurants adopt Ghost Kitchen concept as pandemic inspires new ways of doing business
A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.
Calhoun Centenarian: Weekends at Grandma’s started off with breakfast and dancing to ‘Soul Train’
These days the 101 year old Bessie "Madear" Havard lives with her daughter in Albion. But once, she danced with her grandchildren to the songs of the day.
As Native American women go missing and are murdered, who is keeping track?
In 2019, more than 5,590 Native American women were reported missing. Murder is the third-leading cause of death for them. Yet there is still no single database that tracks the number of Native women who go missing or are murdered every year.
Paint Pony Haven in Pennfield rescues horses that were destined for slaughterhouse
In 2016 Nadin and Corky Malcom purchased 95 acres in Pennfield and began building barns and installing fences for pastures where horses could roam. They soon started to rescue the animals and today they have 10 horses they are taking care of.
Calhoun County gets out money to halt evictions, seeks those who don’t know funds are available
As other communities struggle with how to help those facing eviction, Calhoun County and Battle Creek agencies and groups are finding ways to assist those in danger of losing their homes.
After successful Kellogg career, Battle Creek resident finds satisfaction sharing food he grows
Sharing the food he grows and sharing the knowledge of growing food are some the ways Carlos Fontana of Battle Creek is making the most of his retirement. He's also written books and now wants to plant the seed of growing gardens in young peoples' minds.
Is your dog licensed? Calhoun County and City animal control officers educate dog owners on the need
The number of unlicensed and stray dogs in Calhoun County and the City of Battle Creek is an issue, especially during the summer months. Here's how local animal control officers deal with it.
