Calhoun County
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Shannon’s Sourdough rises inside historic Athens home
Bakery’s new storefront is helping turn Greenfield House into a gathering place. By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News ATHENS — Shannon Steele wanted a storefront. Greenfield House wanted a spark. Steele’s baking business, Shannon’s Sourdough Co., had grown…
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The Wall That Heals arrives in Calhoun County
Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Harper Creek High School through Sunday By Black Squirrel News The Wall That Heals arrived in Calhoun County on Tuesday, escorted by more than 350 motorcycles ahead of public viewing through Sunday at Harper…
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How opioid settlement dollars are showing up in Calhoun County
$13.2 million expected locally in response to the opioid crisis By Nick J. Buckley / For Black Squirrel News BATTLE CREEK — City leaders, community partners and neighbors gathered in the back parking lot of 614 Capital Ave. NE on May…
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July 30, 2026
Calhoun County Senior Services honors centenarians Source: View Newspaper Group Calhoun County Senior Services celebrated residents age 100 and older July 16 at Marshall United Methodist Church, recognizing 10 new centenarians during a reception featuring music, memories and storytelling. Each…
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July 2, 2026
Battle Creek gets $2.9M state grant to convert building into apartments, rooftop venue Source: WWMT A grant from the state’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program will invest $2.9 million in a downtown Battle Creek building at 99 West Michigan Ave.…
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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…