Albion moves forward on trees: Community, college and city join forces
Source: Albion Recorder
On April 1, a community email landed in dozens of inboxes with a subject line that pulled no punches: “Albion Tree Apocalypse Now!” — residents packed city council chambers on April 6, and on April 8, Albion College Whitehouse Nature Center Director Misty Brooks opened the center for a community discussion. The gathering brought together residents, college faculty, city officials and a certified arborist.
Solid waste and recycling program announces spring recycling events
Source: Calhoun County
Calhoun County will hold two free collection events this Spring for Household Hazardous Waste, Appliances, Electronics, & Scrap Metal. These events accept residential materials and are open to residents of Calhoun County. We request all participants to stay inside their vehicles at the events, so staff and volunteers can unload efficiently.
Black Squirrel News seeks to rebuild Calhoun County local reporting
Source: Community Matters
The team behind Black Squirrel News is taking a cooperative approach to rebuilding trustworthy local reporting in Calhoun County through a volunteer-powered, community-led model. Jeremy Andrews, Nick Buckley and Lucy Hough talk to Community Matters about why news literacy matters now, how a co-op approach could fund long-term coverage, and how residents can help shape what gets reported.
From blue light to green light: Former Kmart site set for affordable housing and childcare
Source: SecondWave
Eight years after plans began, redevelopment of the former Kmart site in Battle Creek is moving forward with an 80-unit affordable and workforce housing development with an on-site childcare center, backed by tax credits, philanthropic support, and local partners.
How $14.5M in upgrades could look at Battle Creek VA Medical Center
Source: WOODTV8
Crews are already hitting the ground running on the list of nonrecurring maintenance around the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It was made possible after the center was awarded $14,497,160 late last month.
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