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Calhoun County ranks 49th highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $12,982 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Calhoun County received an average of $12,982 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th lowest in Michigan.

By Battle Creek Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Calhoun County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Calhoun County, providing an average of $1,638 per capita to residents.

By Battle Creek Times | Mar 1, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Calhoun County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Battle Creek Times | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Calhoun County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Calhoun County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Battle Creek Times | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Calhoun County Election Division on October 30, 2024.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Calhoun County rise or fall in 2021?

By Battle Creek Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Calhoun County received $8.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Calhoun County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Battle Creek Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Calhoun County received $5,844,051 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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City of Flint announces departure of CFO Robert Widigan

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 3, 2023

The City of Flint announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Robert Widigan today.

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Marshall District Library hosts Spice Club on April 4

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 3, 2023

Explore, discover, grow…taste!

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City of Flint hosts Yard waste collection begins April 3; spring cleanups to follow

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Yard waste collection begins next Monday, April 3 for Flint residents. Yard waste is picked up weekly on residents’ normal trash collection days through December 1, 2023.

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County of Calhoun hosts Phoenix Open Golf Outing on Friday, June 9

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

The Calhoun County Youth Center’s annual Phoenix Open Golf Outing is on Friday, June 9 at Emerald Hills Golf Course in Marshall.

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Marshall District Library hosts April Virtual Storytime

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays…

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Marshall District Library hosts April Teen Loot Box

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Spring into the world of YourMDL’s Teen Loot box!

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Village of Brooklyn announces hiring for DPW Technician

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The Village of Brooklyn seeks a qualified candidate to serve in the role of DPW Technician.

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City of Battle Creek announces City utilizes American Rescue Plan Act funds to help cover outstanding utility bills

By Battle Creek Times Report | Apr 1, 2023

The City of Battle Creek spent $800,000, as part of its American Rescue Plan Act Utility Payoff Program, earlier this month to help cover neighbors’ outstanding utility bill balances.

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City of Springfield hosts Spring Clean-up for Reese Cemetery on April 1 - 15

By Battle Creek Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

REESE CEMETERY SPRING CLEAN-UP

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Battle Creek Police Department announces Suspect identified as 22-year-old Jamon Taylor in attempted shooting Wednesday

By Battle Creek Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

The suspect in this case has been identified as 22-year-old Jamon Taylor.

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City of Battle Creek announces Storm debris pickup complete; curbside yard waste pickup starts 4/3

By Battle Creek Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

It is officially spring in the city, and that means the start of curbside yard waste pickup, the week of April 3.

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No injuries in East Bidwell home cooking fire

By Battle Creek Times reports | Mar 22, 2023

Engine 2 Arrived to find heavy brown smoke coming from several windows of the home.

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Meet The Sewing Machines

By Battle Creek Times reports | Mar 18, 2023

The library is adding sewing machines to our Library of Things in April!

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UPDATE: Yeti is in his foster to adopt home!!

By Battle Creek Times reports | Mar 18, 2023

How do you promote a very friendly, handsome Husky with less than desirable “quirks”?