Black Squirrel News
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Aug. 27, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County. KCC installs eight new sculptures on campuses as part of Triennial Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, running through 2029 Source: KCC Daily As part of the College’s KCC Triennial…
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Aug. 20, 2026
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County. The 177th year of the Calhoun County Fair in Marshall Source: WWMT The 177th annual county fair is happening now through Saturday, Aug. 22. Hours are 8…
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For loyal customers, Figgs Fast Food is a ‘legend spot’
Generations have returned to the same Battle Creek corner for burgers since 1988 By Nick J. Buckley/Downtown Battle Creek Zine Customers dapped each other up as they stood on the corner of Angell Street and Hamblin Avenue, patiently waiting for…
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The War and Treaty’s Homer festival builds on deep Albion roots
Grammy-nominated duo opens family ranch for sold-out festival By Black Squirrel News Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty will welcome a sold-out crowd to their family ranch in Homer on Aug. 22 for the inaugural HeartsTown Music Festival. For Michael…
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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…