In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County
2026 Skelentonfest kicks off in Marshall Sept. 26
Source: Choose Marshall
More than 80 decorated skeletons are on display in Marshall for the annual SkeletonFest, which kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 26. The displays will remain downtown through Halloween. The kickoff includes Halloween-themed art and crafts, trolley rides, tarot readings and live music.
Calhoun County Clerk Seeks Election Inspectors for November Election
Source: Calhoun County Government
Calhoun County is seeking paid election inspectors to help staff polling places for the Nov. 3 general election. Applicants can be as young as 16 and must complete training and declare a political party affiliation as required by Michigan law.
TIME ranks Albion College as best learning environment in Michigan
Source: Albion College
TIME ranked Albion College sixth overall among Michigan colleges and universities and No. 1 in the state for learning environment. The ranking, produced with Statista, considered student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students.
Battle Creek Builds Safer Shared Kitchens for Long-Term Hotel Stays
Source: Battle Creek Podcast
Battle Creek is piloting shared kitchens for families living long term in hotels, where cooking in rooms can pose safety risks. The ARPA-funded project is designed to give families a safer place to prepare meals.
Photos: The Show Goes On: Festival of the Forks
Source: Albion Pleiad
Rain caused some delays, but Albion’s 59th annual Festival of the Forks still drew people downtown for food, vendors and community organizations. The festival included a car show, parade, petting zoo and live chainsaw carving.
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