Training for Calhoun County Vaccine Ambassadors a model for statewide street teams promoting vaccine
Calhoun County's COVID Vaccine Ambassadors want to get information out to the community and for some of them, the work is personal.
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LGBTQ(plus) community in Calhoun County says it sees meaningful acceptance growing locally
June is Pride month. And some, the process of coming out has been a painful and difficult journey. But once they made that decision, they say they found community and a sense of belonging that has given them the confidence to be who they are.
Vaccine Ambassadors reach out to those hesitating to get COVID-19 vaccination
There are many reasons people decide to wait to obtain a vaccination against COVID-19. Vaccination Ambassadors in Calhoun County are addressing them where they can.
Rural caucus supports working together to bring change into the world through consent, connectedness
There are wedge issues that drive people apart. There are bridge issues that bring people together. Focus on the latter may help get things done without the partisan rhetoric that blocks progress, a rural caucus group says.
Momentum building to address disparities in internet service across Calhoun County
A growing number of Calhoun County residents and business and community leaders are encouraged by the availability of federal funds that have been earmarked specifically for improvements to broadband access in municipalities throughout the United States.
How Native Americans find healthy ways to deal with trauma passed down through the generations
To survive, previous generations often denied the emotional hurt they suffered and refused to acknowledge the pain caused by the extreme oppression of Native Americans. To overcome historical trauma the Native American culture and practices are being restored.
As pilot shortage grows, WMU College of Aviation expansion expected to be completed later this year
The new facility in Battle Creek will enable the college to increase its enrollment to a total of between 2,000 and 2,400 students, up from 1,200 students now enrolled in the WMU College of Aviation.
Automotive part manufacturer makes $31.9 million investment in Battle Creek, will add 68 new jobs
Plans call for Magna Cosma Casting’s current facility to undergo a 50,000-square-foot expansion to support additional manufacturing for the automotive sector.
Calhoun County expects vaccine availability to continue to increase, though some remain reluctant
Education efforts need to be stepped up to overcome reluctance to obtain COVID-19 vaccination, Calhoun County leaders say.
Calhoun County Foreclosure Prevention Team works with property owners to keep them in their homes
New solutions are available for those who are having trouble paying their property taxes in Calhoun County. Some programs have been created for those who lost their salary as a result of COVID-19 closures.
