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FEATURED STORY
‘A reading revolution’ at Willard Library
Downtown Battle Creek Zine spoke with Director Matt Willis about literacy and community. After more than two decades at Willard… 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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Jun. 5, 2026
List of Pride Month events in West Michigan Source: WOODTV June is Pride Month and… read more
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May 28, 2026
Q&A with Sojourner Truth re-enactor and lecturer Donna Turner Rickman Source: KCC Daily A little-known… read more
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May 21, 2026
Flash Flood Waterpark to open for 2026 season May 23 Source: City of Battle Creek… read more
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