Black Squirrel News
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Apr. 2, 2026
Day-to-day interactions with happy customers keeps Pastrami Joe’s owner going Source: SecondWave Andrew Scibbe’s plan was to become a pastor and be in ministry as a way to positively impact people’s lives. Then he found another way. Austin School Lofts…
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Child care workers celebrate, talk about current pressures
Recognition ceremony honors early learning professionals while pointing to the pressures facing the sector By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Battle Creek’s early learning and care professionals stood together on stage in a spotlight they…
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Mar. 26, 2026
Verona Well Field outside Battle Creek declared PFAS site Source: Wood TV8 The City of Battle Creek assured residents that the city’s drinking water is not drawn from contaminated area. Battle Creek clears the runway for drones and autonomous flight…
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How Cassidy Porter is changing the narrative in Albion
Calhoun County Storytellers: Cassidy Porter By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News ALBION—No one knows Albion quite like Cassidy Porter. She is a fourth generation Albion resident, she is an Albion College alumna who also served as a Build…
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Mar. 19, 2026
10 spring break activities in Calhoun County Gather the family and experience spring break in Calhoun County! Whether you’re looking for art, tacos or penguins – there is something fun for everyone. Source: Calhoun County Visitors Bureau LISTEN: Public Health…
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JJ’s Sweet Treats Bakery and Café opens in Battle Creek’s Northside neighborhood
For Jordan Edwards, the new brick-and-mortar café is the latest step in a journey shaped by family, mentors and community support. By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Jordan Edwards stood tall behind the counter of…
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Mar. 12, 2026
County, city leaders weigh in during 2026 State of the Community panel Source: AccessVision Leaders from Calhoun County, Albion, Battle Creek, Marshall and Springfield took part in a State of the Community panel hosted by AccessVision. Moderated by Richard Piet,…
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How the Marshall Modernization Project is changing the roads
Breaking down the state’s plans to rebuild infrastructure around Marshall as Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan aims to begin production this year By: Nick J. Buckley, Lucy Hough/For Black Squirrel News MARSHALL, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)…
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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
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…