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

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

By Battle Creek Times | Oct 30, 2024

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

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.

By Battle Creek Times | Feb 27, 2024

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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.