Aug. 13, 2026

In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County.

Community Oversight Board completes review of June 14 Greenwood Avenue incident

Source: City of Battle Creek

Battle Creek’s Community Oversight Board found aspects of a June 14 police interaction involving a minor warranted additional attention related to officer professionalism, community trust and police-community relations. The officers involved received coaching and counseling, and the city plans additional departmentwide training.

Kellogg says it’s removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year

Source: Associated Press

Battle Creek-based WK Kellogg Co. plans to remove artificial colors from all of its cereals by the end of 2026, a year earlier than previously announced. The company also plans to remove the preservative BHT from its remaining cereals.

Calhoun County takes ownership of 245 acres near BlueOval Battery Park

Ford Motor Company announced they would set aside 245 acres along the Kalamazoo River for conservation. (Lucy Hough/For Black Squirrel News)

Source: WWMT

Calhoun County now owns 245 acres along the Kalamazoo River near Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall. The land transfer aims to protect natural resources while supporting future outdoor recreation.

Community partnerships, infrastructure projects highlight Albion council meeting

Source: Albion Recorder

Albion welcomed visitors from its sister city of Noisy-le-Roi, France, during a recent City Council meeting. The council also took action on infrastructure, housing and economic development items.

Youth programs, river cleanup and more outdoors in Calhoun County

Source: Calhoun County Government

The county’s August Outdoors in Calhoun newsletter highlights Kalamazoo River Watershed Council programs that have reached more than 250 youth this summer and a Battle Creek River cleanup that removed about 40 tires and other trash. The newsletter also includes outdoor recreation opportunities and seasonal information from organizations working across the county.

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