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At Cracked Farms they're growing a disc golf following with a public course on private land
Jane Simons
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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Quarantine Week 7: To hit the bike trail or stay home. For some, that's this week's question
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
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Healthy Communities
City of Kalamazoo parks to open for limited activities Wednesday, May 6
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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Interest in Capoeira, a martial art, dance, and cultural touchpoint, is growing in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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Police Athletic League and New Level Sports work together to reach young people in Battle Creek
Gabrielle Willis
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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Healthy Communities
Battle Creek players enjoy the strategy, exercise, and social aspects of Pickleball
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Feature Story
Diversity
Riding the concrete wave: How a skate plaza changed an unused space into a Vine gathering spot
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Transportation
Ride of 275 miles from Great Lake to Great Lake draws the biking faithful
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Community Development
Ready for some hockey? Say hello to Interstate Hockey League’s Battle Creek Cavalry Hockey Club
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Kids and Education
New Level: Helping boys and girls learn what's important for success
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Sounds of the neighborhood: Listen closely and you will hear the unexpected
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
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Weekend bike trek can be prelude to a big ride or a simple getaway. Here's one route.
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Healthy Communities
Seven players, one soccer field, a Frisbee-like disc, and no refs: This is Ultimate
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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Transportation
A bike on the road: One true story of a near miss and 5 cycling myths dispelled
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 7, 2018
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Liga Azteca de Futbol offers convenient sports option for Edison parents
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, April 19, 2018
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Access to 27-acre lakeshore preserve is possible in part by grant from Entergy-Palisades
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, December 7, 2017
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Thursday, June 9, 2016
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