In a Nutshell
In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County each Thursday.
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May 7, 2026
Battle Creek storm cleanup goes citywide May 11 Source: City of Battle Creek The citywide storm debris cleanup begins the week of May 11. This is when neighbors are invited to present their finest fallen shrubbery for pickup. Pregnant in…
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Apr. 30, 2026
BC Regional History Museum expands exhibits After years of volunteer work and hundreds of thousands in donations, they now have the space to bring items out of the vault, including a kettle used to produce some of Battle Creek’s first…
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Apr. 23, 2026
Albion moves forward on trees: Community, college and city join forces Source: Albion Recorder On April 1, a community email landed in dozens of inboxes with a subject line that pulled no punches: “Albion Tree Apocalypse Now!” — residents packed…
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Apr. 16, 2026
Runaway barge on Kalamazoo River traced to Washington Avenue bridge project Source: WWMT The mystery behind a “barge” floating down the Kalamazoo River has been solved. Loose cow leads police on chase through Marshall streets Source: Mlive Police helped round…
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Apr. 9, 2026
Exploring Michigan: Louie’s Bakery has been serving Marshall for nearly 75 years Source: WWMT See behind the scenes of this Marshall staple known for its nut rolls and now owned by the original owner’s grandson Jason, alongside his aunt and…
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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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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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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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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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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,…