Black Squirrel News
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The Wall That Heals arrives in Calhoun County
Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Harper Creek High School through Sunday By Black Squirrel News The Wall That Heals arrived in Calhoun County on Tuesday, escorted by more than 350 motorcycles ahead of public viewing through Sunday at Harper…
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How opioid settlement dollars are showing up in Calhoun County
$13.2 million expected locally in response to the opioid crisis By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — City leaders, community partners and neighbors gathered in the back parking lot of 614 Capital Ave. NE on May…
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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…
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Aug. 6, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County. Marshall approves one-year moratorium on data center projects Source: City of Marshall (YouTube) Marshall City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center approvals during its…
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A child care center needed a home. Battle Creek had an answer.
A yearslong collaboration transformed the vacant, city-owned Valentine Center into the new home of Garden of Dreams By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK – Garden of Dreams needed a new home. The Valentine Center needed…
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A Battle Creek historian who lives the story
Calhoun County Storytellers: Kurt Thornton By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Kurt Thornton’s interest in Battle Creek history permeates his home. He has pieces of some of Battle Creek’s most famous buildings that have been…
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July 30, 2026
Calhoun County Senior Services honors centenarians Source: View Newspaper Group Calhoun County Senior Services celebrated residents age 100 and older July 16 at Marshall United Methodist Church, recognizing 10 new centenarians during a reception featuring music, memories and storytelling. Each…
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Clear Lake Camp: More Than a Field Trip
Battle Creek Public Schools property helps generations experience outdoor education By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News DOWLING — A Battle Creek Public Schools bus crossed county lines carrying preschool students from the Dudley Great Start Readiness Program…
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July 23, 2026
$1.7M Mars grant supports food access in Battle Creek Source: Battle Creek Community Foundation Food access in Battle Creek was strengthened with a $500,000 contribution from the Mars Snacking Foundation to the Equitable Well-Being and Food Access Fund. The fund…
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How Battle Creek celebrated 10 years of Pride
By Eston Tolf / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Rainbow flags waved above hundreds of attendees as music, local vendors, and community organizations transformed Leila Arboretum into a vibrant celebration of pride on Saturday, July 18, bringing Battle…