Black Squirrel News
-
Sept. 24, 2026
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…
-
A walk to remember: How Calhoun County helps families facing dementia
Community stroll highlights a year-round network of education, respite care and safety programs By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Pete Wines spent Sept. 19 handing out hot dogs as families circled the floor of…
-
Sept. 17, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley to retire; search underway for next chief Source: City of Battle Creek Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley plans to retire…
-
Tekonsha food pantry benefits from unclaimed potatoes
Manager at TA Travel Center helps distribute approximately 500 pounds of potatoes By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News TEKONSHA TWP — On Saturday, Sept. 12, a truck driver pulled into the service station at the TA Travel Center…
-
SXX plays the hits, but original music drives the band
Battle Creek rockers have adapted to a changing local music scene By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News According to members of the Battle Creek rock band SXX, the name doesn’t mean anything. A former guitarist created a…
-
Lucid Vibe finds lessons in the music
Battle Creek band’s founder learned quickly while assembling experienced musicians Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News Doug Borton was the least experienced musician in the band he was trying to build. He had written songs for years, but…
-
Sept. 10, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County. Two Soups wins Walk the Beat 2026 among competitors from across Michigan Source: Albion Recorder & Morning Star Albion’s Walk the Beat music festival raises money each…
-
Sept. 3, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County. Historic train depot-turned-restaurant announces closure Source: WOODTV Clara’s on the River opened in downtown Battle Creek in 1992 at the former Michigan Central Railroad Depot. The restaurant…
-
Marshall’s downtown experiences a ‘road diet’
MDOT-funded project reduces lanes and improves crosswalks By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News MARSHALL — Marshall’s downtown traffic has changed after recent construction reduced the number of lanes. The project, funded entirely by the Michigan Department of Transportation,…
-
Shannon’s Sourdough rises inside historic Athens home
Bakery’s new storefront is helping turn Greenfield House into a gathering place. By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News ATHENS — Shannon Steele wanted a storefront. Greenfield House wanted a spark. Steele’s baking business, Shannon’s Sourdough Co., had grown…