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Morgan Wallen’s Mom Claps Back at the City of Nashville Over Bar Sign Ruling
Morgan Wallen's mother clapped back at Nashville Metro Council members who voted against allowing a sign to hang above his bar on Lower Broadway. Lesli Wallen's retort seems more targeted at council members who took to social media to flex explain after the 30-3 defeat. City Council voted down the...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson hosts mock election workshop for students
The democratic process took center stage for Battle Creek Central students on Tuesday afternoon, led by a guest who knows that process well. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited the McQuiston Learning Center to teach students about their voting options in upcoming elections, focusing on voter registration and various methods of casting their ballots.
Communities celebrate Memorial Day Monday with parades and services
BRANCH COUNTY — Communities will observe Memorial Day on Monday with parades and ceremonies to honor those who died and those who served in this county's armed services. Coldwater American Legion Post 52 will host an open house at 7:30 a.m. at 84 West Chicago St., with complimentary coffee and donuts.
Upcoming Wolf Road Closure for Overnight Water Main Repairs This Friday
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Homes in Calhoun County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Calhoun County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $160,000. The median home sold for $150,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month...
Building will be demolished in downtown Kalamazoo to make way for parking
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Kalamazoo County has approved a $650,000 funding agreement to demolish a building in downtown Kalamazoo. The county approved the funding to demolish a cellphone store at 246 W. Kalamazoo Ave., as part of an agreement with the Kalamazoo County Land Bank using federal Coronavirus stimulus money.
What’s that being built off I-94? $12M project will have 136 rooms
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Rising to the east of Sprinkle Avenue just south of I-94, a four-story building is taking shape. Exterior construction has been underway for months on the new development. The new building in Comstock Township will be a hotel, with one side a Tru by Hilton and the other side a Home2 Suites by Hilton.
Calhoun County board chair announces resignation; applicants sought for District 3 seat
The chair of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners is stepping down. District 3 Commissioner Kathy-Sue Vette has announced her resignation, effective Thursday, May 23. Vette has served on the county board since 2011 and has been the board chair since 2023. She also serves on a number of community boards, including the Summit Pointe Board, Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, Goguac Lake Control Board and the Battle Creek Local Development Finance Authority Board.
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