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The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo, Michigan
This little town was named after the “second oldest settled community in Calhoun County” (Marshall was first). So why haven't most of us ever heard of it?. The village of Marengo had its genesis in 1831 when settlers came here to take advantage of water power supplied by the Kalamazoo River.
Calhoun County Notice of Intent to Prepare Materials Management Plan
CALHOUN COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO PREPARE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN. On June 11, 2024, Calhoun County has filed its notice of intent to prepare the materials management plan (MMP) and has become the county approval agency as required per Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act,1994 PA 451, as amended.
Map Displays Location of Every Michigan High School Football Program
High school football in Michigan kicks off in just over a month. The best time of the year is nearly upon us. When the season kicks off, we here at WBCK will be a bit more focused on the teams in Calhoun County, primarily the Battle Creek Central Bearcats, Harper Creek Beavers, Pennfield Panthers, Lakeview Spartans, and Marshall Redhawks. However, in anticipation of the season, football fans across the country want to make sure everyone is well represented.
Several firearms stolen in breaking and entering in Fredonia Township
CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — Several firearms were stolen from a home in Fredonia Township on Friday, according to the Michigan State Police. MSP said troopers from the Marshall Post are investigating after someone broke into a residence in the 14000 block of K-Drive S between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Illegal pistols seized in traffic stops as 2 arrested in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI - Police seized pistols in two separate traffic stops Thursday in Calhoun County. Deputies stopped a 23-year-old man around 1:20 p.m. July 11 on M-60 near M-99 near the village of Homer for traffic violations, the sheriff’s office said in a July 12 release. If you...
Calhoun County home listings asked for less money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Calhoun County listed for $262,437 in June, down 2.3% from the previous month's $268,475, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 7.9% from $243,200. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Southwest Michigan residents can now get low-interest loans to pay for May 7 tornado repairs
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a rapid disaster declaration Thursday for eight Southwest Michigan Counties, allowing those affected by the May 7th tornadoes to get financial assistance with repairs. This assistance comes in the form of low-interest disaster loans for businesses, nonprofits and residents whose homes were damaged. Governor...
Some roads closed in Kalamazoo due to flooding as remnants of Beryl hit West Michigan
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — The remnants of Hurricane Beryl worked their way up the country and hit West Michigan Tuesday evening, causing some flooding and closed roads. Much of West Michigan is under flood advisories carrying through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service Grand Rapids issued a flood advisory for Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties.
County National Bank Announces Hiring of Assistant VP – Retail Lending Officer
Hillsdale, MI – County National Bank has announced the hiring of Teffany Dickey as Assistant Vice President- Retail Lending Officer. President and CEO Joseph Williams recently announced the hiring. Teffany comes to CNB with four years of experience in mortgage and retail loan origination and underwriting. She has a...
Eastbound I-94 single-lane and ramp closures in Calhoun County begin Tuesday
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There will be a single-lane closure on eastbound I-94 between Helmer Road Exit 95 and Beadle Lake Road Exit 100 near Battle Creek for a traffic shift from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tuesday. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the traffic shift will...
As Ford downsizes battery plant, Michigan slashes over $600M in incentives
State officials have agreed to trim over $625 million in incentives from the $1 billion package it offered Ford to encourage its BlueOval Battery Park in Calhoun County. Once planned for over 700 acres, with 2,500 jobs, Ford now will develop roughly 500 acres and add 1,700 jobs. . (Bridge photo by David Ruck)
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