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Susan Andress
Calhoun County Administator Kelli Scott reflects on 2020, looks ahead to 2021
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Photo: Calhoun County found space for those without homes during the pandemic
2020 leads Kalamazoo arts groups to discover how the show can go on and in 2021 it will
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New program will make money available to new residents who want to locate in Battle Creek
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'Keep Kalamazoo Wild' effort purchases and hopes to maintain woodland next to Kleinstuck Preserve
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Urgent care for mental health issues to expand in Battle Creek through Summit Pointe
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Kalamazoo City Commission earmarks $100,000 to support gun violence reduction efforts
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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The activists next door: A new generation of activists lift Black voices and community in Kalamazoo
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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The spirit of birds inspires line of cards and new business for Battle Creek artist and entrepreneur
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Planting seeds: National movement with local ties works to restore Native cultural food traditions
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Sean Hollins and Sonya Bernard-Hollins recognized for contributions to Kalamazoo and arts community
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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City of Kalamazoo gets set for first-ever Civil Rights Board
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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New Battle Creek City Commissioners are learning what their constituents want them to tackle
Jane Simons
Monday, November 16, 2020
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COVID will halt 230,000 more human service connections in Greater Kalamazoo this year, survey finds
Al Jones
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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A statue named Hope: AAUW unveils bronze tribute to women’s lives now standing on KCC campus
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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BCU assumes ownership of McCamly Plaza Hotel, plans multi-million-dollar renovation
Jane Simons
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Event to highlight new research on Alzheimer’s, launch next phase of fundraising for learning center
Al Jones
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Serious Dog finds permanent Battle Creek home for specialty hot dog biz that has been on wheels
Jane Simons
Monday, November 9, 2020
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Community composting trial in Vine leads the way for Kalamazoo's neighborhoods
Sharon Dever
Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Introducing Sharon Dever, Community Correspondent from the Vine Neighborhood
Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Native American Heritage Fund grant awards go to six Michigan organizations
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Food of the Vine: You’ve got to be hip to eat at Hoodies
Caroline Bissonnette
Monday, November 2, 2020
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Changes for Battle Creek
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