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Mitts 2 Pits brings soul food to downtown Battle Creek
Family-owned caterer and eatery relocates to the heart of the city By Nick J. Buckley / Downtown Battle Creek Zine… read more
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In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County each Thursday.
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July 16, 2026
Demolition begins on Southwestern Junior High Source: WWMT Demolition has officially begun on the former… read more
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July 9, 2026
Michael Loves Shannon: The history of a local landmark Source: KCC Daily On M-37/Bedford Road… read more
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July 2, 2026
Battle Creek gets $2.9M state grant to convert building into apartments, rooftop venue Source: WWMT… read more
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