In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County
What Happens When You Call 911 In Calhoun County
Source: Inside Calhoun County Podcast
Michael Armitage of the Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority explains what happens after someone calls 911 and how dispatchers help coordinate emergency response across the county.
New tests show drop in harmful chemical group in Battle Creek water
Source: WOODTV 8
New testing shows levels of potentially harmful chemicals in Battle Creek’s drinking water have dropped below state and federal limits, though the system’s annual average remains above the standard.
After Pontiac death and Battle Creek scare, advocates push schools on gun safety notices
Source: WLNS
Michigan schools are required to share information about safe firearm storage with families by Oct. 1. Advocates highlighted the requirement after a gun in a third-grader’s backpack discharged at a Battle Creek elementary school last week.
Questions, adjustments keep Albion projects moving
Source: Albion Recorder
Plans are moving forward for an $11.3 million redevelopment of six downtown Albion buildings, with 21 apartments and six storefronts planned. The City Council also heard updates on efforts to clear local waterways and a housing repair program that helped 12 homeowners.
Source: MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette, Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative
Applications for the Bearcat Advantage increased from 51% of eligible BCPS graduates in 2024 to 68% in 2025. The free-college program awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to 114 students during its first two years.
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