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County National Bank Sets Food Bank Volunteer Record
Smiling Stu SutherlandNearly 200 employees joined South Michigan Food Bank projects across five communities
Read moreFive Battle Creek-Area Teachers Win Classroom Awards
Smiling Stu SutherlandHonor Credit Union recognizes local educators with $500 grants
Read moreBattle Creek Youth Choir Opens Registration for Holiday Concert
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe six-week Community Music School program begins October 26th, 2026 and culminates in a December 4th, 2026 holiday concert.
Read moreCalhoun County Senior Services Extends Grant Proposal Deadline to October 29th
Smiling Stu SutherlandThree Senior Services funding opportunities address caregiver support, Community Health Worker training and mental and brain health programs.
Read moreKCC Names More Than 350 Students to Summer 2026 Honors Lists
Smiling Stu SutherlandKellogg Community College recognizes more than 350 area students for summer academic achievement; its honors list is organized by hometown.
Read moreAlbion College Receives Record $10 Million Gift
Smiling Stu SutherlandAlbion College has received a record $10 million unrestricted gift from alumnus Joe Serra ’82 and Julie Serra to support student-focused priorities.
Read moreUnited Way Days Seeks 1,000 Acts of Care Across the Region
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek residents can join local volunteer projects or log independent acts of kindness during United Way Days, October 26–30.
Read moreFort Custer Hosts 200 Soldiers for Expert Skills Assessment
Smiling Stu SutherlandAbout 200 soldiers from more than nine states gathered at Fort Custer near Battle Creek for the October 4–9 E3B expert skills assessment.
Read moreLead Poisoning Prevention Gets a Battle Creek Spotlight
Smiling Stu SutherlandChildren's health fair connects families with lead testing and local assistance
Read moreJail GED Success Marks Milestone in Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandJudge Tucker earns a high-school equivalency credential at age 66
Read moreHalloween Safety Made Simple: A Family Guide to Fun, Confident Trick-or-Treating
Smiling Stu SutherlandA reassuring family guide to Halloween safety in Battle Creek and Calhoun County: costumes, trick-or-treating, streets, candy and community events.
Read moreHalloween Yard Magic: 6 Inflatable Decorations for a Fun and Spooky Yard
Smiling Stu SutherlandExplore six Halloween inflatable shopping links, including ghosts, a giant spider and a UFO, with decorating tips for Battle Creek families.
Read moreCalhoun County Food Assistance Map Helps Seniors Find Support
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe mobile-friendly tool gathers local food resources in one searchable place
Read moreCharitable Union Opens Its Doors for Battle Creek Open House
Smiling Stu SutherlandResidents can tour the donation process and meet the nonprofit’s team Thursday
Read moreBattle Creek Tabernacle Celebrates 100 Years
Smiling Stu SutherlandWeeklong centennial honors the church’s historic building, restored bell and century of service in downtown Battle Creek
Read moreAthens Students Help Save Bus Driver During Emergency
Smiling Stu SutherlandFour Calhoun County students stayed calm, called dispatchers and opened the bus for EMTs after their driver suffered stroke symptoms
Read moreRetired KCC Professor Continues to Support Students Through Scholarship
Smiling Stu SutherlandJim Strong’s connection to Kellogg Community College reaches beyond his years in the classroom
Read moreWinter Gear Drive Helps Battle Creek Neighbors Stay Warm
Smiling Stu SutherlandCharitable Union seeks coats, boots and winter clothing through October 15
Read moreOaklawn Adds ENT Specialist Michael Nosanov in Marshall
Smiling Stu SutherlandOaklawn has added otolaryngologist Dr. Michael Nosanov to its Marshall ear, nose and throat practice.
Read moreCalhoun County Seeks Partners to Expand Services for Older Residents
Smiling Stu SutherlandCalhoun County is seeking partners for senior-services opportunities focused on caregivers, training and older-adult mental health.
Read moreBattle Creek Explores Communal Kitchens for Families Living in Hotels
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek’s communal-kitchen initiative is intended to help families in long-term hotel stays prepare meals more safely.
Read moreKrazy for the Kazoo Returns Oct. 3 for a Morning of Battle Creek Stewardship
Smiling Stu SutherlandKrazy for the Kazoo Stewardship Day is Oct. 3 in Battle Creek. Learn the confirmed check-in time, location, volunteer activities and registration details.
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