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Who from Calhoun County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Jan. 18?

Byg. r. castroJan 15, 2026

On Sunday, Jan. 18, this former Calhoun County area high school standout will be in action.


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips

Lowest price for midgrade gas in Calhoun County at $2.93 in week ending Jan. 10

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Calhoun County during the week ending Jan. 10 was $2.93, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.
Steve Frisbie, Michigan State Representative for 44th District

Michigan leaders call for reforms in taxes, education, workforce development

For years, Michigan has focused on keeping pace with other states in its economic strategy.
Mark Behnke, Mayor, At-Large at City of Battle Creek

Battle Creek addresses elevated trihalomethane levels in municipal drinking water

The City of Battle Creek has issued a public notice after recent quarterly testing found that total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in some parts of the local drinking water system remain above federal standards.

Calhoun County’s lowest E85 gas price recorded at $2.09 for week ending Jan. 3

ByM. C. ArndtJan 11, 2026

Drivers in Calhoun County reported a weekly low of $2.09 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Jan. 3.


Austin Miller and Brett White

Which Calhoun County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Jan. 12?

During the week beginning Monday, Jan. 12, these former Calhoun County area high school athletes will be in action.
Battle Creek

Battle Creek city employees log over 1,000 miles for hiking challenge

City employees in Battle Creek participated in the North Country Trail Association’s Hike 100 Challenge during 2025, an initiative designed to encourage people to hike 100 miles at their own pace over the course of a year.
Steve Frisbie, Michigan State Representative for 44th District

Michigan legislators push to keep FPS MegaCenter jobs in Battle Creek

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers, led by Rep. Steve Frisbie, has called on U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to keep the Federal Protective Service (FPS) MegaCenter and its associated jobs in Battle Creek.