Black Squirrel News


  • Mar. 5, 2026

    Mar. 5, 2026

    The City has big plans for the future, whether it’s tearing down parts of Lakeview Square Mall or building 1,000 homes. Live, work, and play: The City of Battle Creek Reimagines Lakeview District Source: WWMT Over the last several years,…

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  • Q&A with new Battle Creek City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin

    Q&A with new Battle Creek City Manager Amanda Zimmerlin

    The new city manager talks priorities, development and leadership style. Amanda Zimmerlin took over as Battle Creek City Manager in October 2025. The Ohio native, who serves as the chief executive of city government, sat down with Downtown Battle Creek Zine…

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  • Feb. 26, 2026

    Feb. 26, 2026

    It’s a little late for Valentine’s Day, but we always have time for love. In a Nutshell includes a marriage between two centenarians, a new restaurant in Battle Creek and why Ride Calhoun is important. Bud + Violet: A Love…

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  • We are your neighbors. We are Black Squirrel News.

    We are your neighbors. We are Black Squirrel News.

    Local news faces real challenges. Traditional newsrooms have shrunk, leaving critical gaps in coverage. At the same time, the ways people consume news have shifted toward social and digital platforms. In these spaces, attention spans are shorter, algorithms often reinforce…

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