Calhoun county

Destination: Wilder Creek Conservation Club

Life may have handed us all lemons in recent months but an 8-year-old Battle Creek girl saw an opportunity to launch her own business.

So far, 11 commercial storage sites in the three counties are verified as being hit by the trio. There could be others that investigators have not yet pinpointed. If you have a storage unit in the area, might be a good idea to do a quick check.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said state residents are being strongly advised to protect themselves from mosquito bites after four additional cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been confirmed in southwest Michigan, including two more that were fatal.

As crews were working, a group of around a dozen protesters formed outside of the St. Philip Catholic Church, carrying signs saying things like “stop promoting sexuality to our kids”.

Battle Creek Firefighters responded around 3am to the Battle Creek Masonic Center on E. Michigan Ave. between City Hall and the Justice Center.

The Calhoun County Fairgrounds announced on Friday that Billy Ray Cyrus will be headlining a concert on the penultimate day of the Calhoun County Fair in August.

With temperatures starting to creep upwards, and events like Oberon Day, Detroit Tigers opening day, and the NCAA Tournament on our minds, we might start thinking about a refreshing dip in the pool. Well, our chance to enjoy ourselves at Battle Creek's own water park is fast approaching!

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi presented checks Tuesday to Calhoun County and the state of Michigan; the Local Revenue Sharing Board got $5.7 million, and Michigan got $18.4 million.

In Michigan, it's illegal to text and drive, but this ordinance also prohibits talking on the phone and "sending, receiving, and reading" any data on a cell phone while behind the wheel. Use of a hands-free device will still be allowed.