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Battle Creek Public Schools stipends help employees who missed snow day pay
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Most Battle Creek Public School employees are compensated for snow days, but not all, which made things tough for some during severe winter weather. Student Success Specialist Anastasha Outman was back at Springfield Middle School doing what she loves, teaching kids coping skil
Battle Creek Public Schools stipends help employees who missed snow day pay
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Most Battle Creek Public School employees are compensated for snow days, but not all, which made things tough for some during severe winter weather. Student Success Specialist Anastasha Outman was back at Springfield Middle School doing what she loves, teaching kids coping skil

Battle Creek Woman Claims Man Paid For Sex With Fake Money
Another case of counterfeit $100 bills has surfaced in the Battle Creek area. The Battle Creek Enquirer says that just before midnight Tuesday a 32-year-old Battle Creek woman approached a police officer, and said she had been given two suspicious $100 bills. She told officers that she went to a gas
Battle Creek Woman Claims Man Paid For Sex With Fake Money
Another case of counterfeit $100 bills has surfaced in the Battle Creek area. The Battle Creek Enquirer says that just before midnight Tuesday a 32-year-old Battle Creek woman approached a police officer, and said she had been given two suspicious $100 bills. She told officers that she went to a gas

Residents, businesses frustrated after BC boil water advisory
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A boil water advisory for Battle Creek and surrounding areas continues Tuesday night after a main water line was hit, possibly releasing contamination. There’s no timeline as far as when the boil water advisory will be lifted, which is causing a headache for residents and area
Residents, businesses frustrated after BC boil water advisory
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A boil water advisory for Battle Creek and surrounding areas continues Tuesday night after a main water line was hit, possibly releasing contamination. There’s no timeline as far as when the boil water advisory will be lifted, which is causing a headache for residents and area

Oregon AG to sue over Trump family planning 'gag rule'
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced she will be filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for a new rule issued Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Title X family planning program.
Oregon AG to sue over Trump family planning 'gag rule'
SALEM, Ore. - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced she will be filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for a new rule issued Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Title X family planning program.

Love in Action Community Ministries to hold second heal your heart event
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Love in Action Community Ministries will hold their second annual Heal Our Hearts: Heal Our Community event on March 1, 2019 at the Lakeview Square Community Room.
Love in Action Community Ministries to hold second heal your heart event
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Love in Action Community Ministries will hold their second annual Heal Our Hearts: Heal Our Community event on March 1, 2019 at the Lakeview Square Community Room.

Governor Whitmer Visits Kellogg Community College
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today visited Kellogg Community College to learn firsthand how College officials and area businesses and organizations are working together to train workers to fill current and future job shortages.
Governor Whitmer Visits Kellogg Community College
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today visited Kellogg Community College to learn firsthand how College officials and area businesses and organizations are working together to train workers to fill current and future job shortages.

Peter Tork & The Monkees: What Is Their Link To Battle Creek?
Peter Tork, songwriter and bass player for the made-for-tv rock band The Monkees, passed away Thursday in his Connecticut home from cancer at the age of 77. Originally The Monkees sang in the tunes, on the program, but didn’t play the instruments. Rock producer, Don Kirshner, had a firm grip on the
Peter Tork & The Monkees: What Is Their Link To Battle Creek?
Peter Tork, songwriter and bass player for the made-for-tv rock band The Monkees, passed away Thursday in his Connecticut home from cancer at the age of 77. Originally The Monkees sang in the tunes, on the program, but didn’t play the instruments. Rock producer, Don Kirshner, had a firm grip on the

Battle Creek native recognized for star-studded career as personal stylist
MARSHALL, Mich. — The Calhoun County Commissioner recognized "stylist to the stars" and Battle Creek native Felix McShan III for his professional accomplishments at the Commission Meeting on Thursday night.
Battle Creek native recognized for star-studded career as personal stylist
MARSHALL, Mich. — The Calhoun County Commissioner recognized "stylist to the stars" and Battle Creek native Felix McShan III for his professional accomplishments at the Commission Meeting on Thursday night.

Battle Creek's Charitable Union specializes in help that brings hope
While other moms sought out back-to-school clothing at retailers like J.C. Penney, Chuck Spaulsberry’s mom went to the Charitable Union. Believed to be one of the oldest nonprofits in Battle Creek, if not the oldest, the Charitable Union provides clothing, shoes, household items, and toys, among oth
Battle Creek's Charitable Union specializes in help that brings hope
While other moms sought out back-to-school clothing at retailers like J.C. Penney, Chuck Spaulsberry’s mom went to the Charitable Union. Believed to be one of the oldest nonprofits in Battle Creek, if not the oldest, the Charitable Union provides clothing, shoes, household items, and toys, among oth

Olivet College and Kellogg Community College Expand Nursing Program Partnership
OLIVET, Mich. — On Feb. 19, Olivet College and Kellogg Community College (KCC) entered into an articulation agreement that facilitates the transfer of credits between the two institutions to assist students pursing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a smooth curriculum transition that minim
Olivet College and Kellogg Community College Expand Nursing Program Partnership
OLIVET, Mich. — On Feb. 19, Olivet College and Kellogg Community College (KCC) entered into an articulation agreement that facilitates the transfer of credits between the two institutions to assist students pursing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a smooth curriculum transition that minim

Three years after the Kalamazoo mass shooting, charity searches for memorial site
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Feb. 20, 2016, an event changed the face of Kalamazoo overnight, which lead to the creation of a charity dedicated to the victims of mass tragedies. Laurie Smith sat next to her daughter, grateful for her community, three years after suffering a loss she never expected and admi
Three years after the Kalamazoo mass shooting, charity searches for memorial site
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — On Feb. 20, 2016, an event changed the face of Kalamazoo overnight, which lead to the creation of a charity dedicated to the victims of mass tragedies. Laurie Smith sat next to her daughter, grateful for her community, three years after suffering a loss she never expected and admi

Water main break in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City officials said Hamblin Avenue was partially closed Friday morning due to a water main break. They said the impacted area is from Capital Avenue SW to the west side of Full Blast, on West Hamblin Avenue.
Water main break in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — City officials said Hamblin Avenue was partially closed Friday morning due to a water main break. They said the impacted area is from Capital Avenue SW to the west side of Full Blast, on West Hamblin Avenue.

Kellogg declares dividend of $0.56 per share
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Company announced that their Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.56 per share on the common stock of the company. The Board of Directors declared the dividend of $0.56 per share on the common stock, payable on March 15, 2019, to share owners of record at the cl
Kellogg declares dividend of $0.56 per share
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Company announced that their Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.56 per share on the common stock of the company. The Board of Directors declared the dividend of $0.56 per share on the common stock, payable on March 15, 2019, to share owners of record at the cl

Developer to build more than 300 apartments in Emmett Township
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A field behind Walmart and Consumers Energy on 6 Mile Road in Emmett Township was empty on Feb. 22, 2019. but the plan existed to turn the land into more than 300 apartments.
Developer to build more than 300 apartments in Emmett Township
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A field behind Walmart and Consumers Energy on 6 Mile Road in Emmett Township was empty on Feb. 22, 2019. but the plan existed to turn the land into more than 300 apartments.

Johanna Willis sentenced to between 5 years, 5 months and 15 years in prison
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Johanna Willis was sentenced Friday to spend as many as 15 years in prison, with a minimum of 5 years and 5 months. Just before the sentencing in a Calhoun County courtroom, Willis apologized.
Johanna Willis sentenced to between 5 years, 5 months and 15 years in prison
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Johanna Willis was sentenced Friday to spend as many as 15 years in prison, with a minimum of 5 years and 5 months. Just before the sentencing in a Calhoun County courtroom, Willis apologized.

Prepare For Fierce Wind Storm Sunday As Damage, Widespread Power Outages Expected
The next major winter weather event of the season is expected to rip through much of Michigan Sunday, including Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service says wind gusts are forecast to reach or exceed 60 mph at times, which could lead to wind damage and widespread
Prepare For Fierce Wind Storm Sunday As Damage, Widespread Power Outages Expected
The next major winter weather event of the season is expected to rip through much of Michigan Sunday, including Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service says wind gusts are forecast to reach or exceed 60 mph at times, which could lead to wind damage and widespread

Duncan Aviation Names New Battle Creek, MI Executive VP & COO
Andy Richards Has Been With The Company For 22 Years. Duncan Aviation has named Andy Richards, a 22-year veteran of the company, as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. As Vice President of Modifications & Completi
Duncan Aviation Names New Battle Creek, MI Executive VP & COO
Andy Richards Has Been With The Company For 22 Years. Duncan Aviation has named Andy Richards, a 22-year veteran of the company, as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. As Vice President of Modifications & Completi
