Local News
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Clear Lake Camp: More Than a Field Trip
Battle Creek Public Schools property helps generations experience outdoor education By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News DOWLING — A Battle Creek Public Schools bus crossed county lines carrying preschool students from the Dudley Great Start Readiness Program…
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How Battle Creek celebrated 10 years of Pride
By Eston Tolf / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — Rainbow flags waved above hundreds of attendees as music, local vendors, and community organizations transformed Leila Arboretum into a vibrant celebration of pride on Saturday, July 18, bringing Battle…
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Mitts 2 Pits brings soul food to downtown Battle Creek
Family-owned caterer and eatery relocates to the heart of the city By Nick J. Buckley / Downtown Battle Creek Zine For Benjamin and Denise Young, the move to Michigan Avenue has been years in the making. What began as a…
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The Powell Experience amplifies a family tradition
By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News James and Jon Powell’s first recordings required a reel-to-reel machine, long microphone cables and plenty of running up and down the stairs of their parents’ Portage home. The microphones were set…
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For The Fat Animals, the music starts with a good hang
By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News Everybody loves a fat animal. Alvin Lautzenheiser’s youngest daughter was about 11 when she said it during a family conversation about possible band names. Lautzenheiser heard it and knew. “Yep,” he…
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Why an internationally known guru is coming to Battle Creek
Gurudev from India speaks at WK Kellogg Auditorium on July 9 By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — A spiritual leader from India is visiting Battle Creek July 9 for an event focused on handling stress and…
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How Calhoun County is celebrating America’s 250th
By Black Squirrel News Communities across Calhoun County are preparing to mark the United States Semiquincentennial on July 4, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Here are some upcoming events tied to the celebration:…
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What Calhoun County residents should know about broadband expansion
By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News After years of planning, Calhoun County’s broadband expansion effort is entering a new phase in 2026: getting more residents connected. That means residents could see more construction, hear more from internet…
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An Albion College storyteller who seeks to tell an authentic story
Calhoun County Storytellers: Kalli Onai By Lucy Hough / For Black Squirrel News ALBION — Kalli Onai’s experience as a student at Albion College informs the work she does now as the college’s social media and content strategist. As a…
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What to know about the NHBP Annual Pow Wow
Free public gathering June 20-21 at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation celebrates Bodéwadmi culture and honors elders By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News FULTON — For two days, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) will welcome…