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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…
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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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