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Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy donates 200 acres to Barry State Game Area
HASTINGS, Mich. — After donating 200 acres to the Barry State Game Area in Hastings, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate Monday afternoon. SWMLC purchased the area from the former Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo earlier...
Michigan Isn’t The Only State With A Battle Creek In America
Michigan is one of the many states across America that is blessed to have a very rich Indigenous heritage and history as many of the landmarks, casinos, state parks, and county/city names can be attributed to the indigenous community. No, the entire state of Michigan is not named by the indigenous community but you can find out where all the county names originated here.
Jehovah’s Witnesses returns to Battle Creek for a pair of three day conventions at Kellogg Arena next month
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to Kellogg Arena next month. Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series the weekends of August 2–4 and August 9–11. The free event is expected to draw more than 7,000 attendees to Battle Creek over the course of the two weekends, which the organizations says will fuel the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels and restaurants.
Republicans Jones, Shaver face primary for chance to unseat Witwer in 76th House race
LANSING — Two Republicans are running in the Aug. 6 primary for a chance to unseat Lansing Democrat Angela Witwer in the 76th District state House district. Restaurant owner Peter Jones of Lansing and Charlotte pastor Andy Shaver are hoping to represent the newly drawn House district that includes much of Eaton County, not including Grand Ledge and the northwest and southwest corners of the county. ...
Rocha challenges Johnsen in Republican primary for 78th state House seat
LANSING — Hasting Republican Jon Rocha is challenging first-term state legislator Gina Johnsen in the August primary in the 78th District, representing Ionia County and portions of Eaton, Barry and Kent counties. The winner will face Christine Terpening, a Vermontville Democrat, in the November general election. The district includes the cities of Ionia, Saranac,...
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