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Teen dies in Barry County crash after police chase
WOODLAND TWP. — A Woodland teen died Tuesday when he crashed and was thrown from his vehicle during a police chase, the Barry County Sheriff's Office said. The crash took place about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday on Coats Grove Road near M-66, the sheriff's office said in a release. "The...
Veteran launches 'Puppy Playground' in Galesburg with dog park and daycare
GALESBURG, Mich. — A new, combined dog park and doggy daycare is opening in Galesburg. Owned by a local veteran, the Puppy Playground aims to be a one-stop shop for dog owners, featuring a indoor and outdoor park, overnight kennels, a groomer, and even a full concession stand for owners.
Graphic Packaging facility to be demolished, land donated in support of river naturalization
BATTLE CREEK — A vacant manufacturing facility on the banks of the Kalamazoo River will soon be torn down. New Mill Capital Holdings and Battle Creek Unlimited are partnering to demolish the 350,000-square-foot Graphic Packaging International facility at 79 E. Fountain St. It's a key step in the city's vision to naturalize the north branch of the Kalamazoo River through downtown Battle Creek.
Sheriff known for 2020 election fraud claims faces challengers for office
BARRY COUNTY, MI -- Dar Leaf, a Southwest Michigan sheriff known for his investigation of voting machines in the 2020 election, is running for reelection in 2024, while facing challengers. Three Republicans have filed to challenge Leaf, who is also a Republican, according to the Barry County Clerk’s Office election...
Hear tornado sirens? Evening severe weather prompts short warnings in Kent, Allegan & Barry counties
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich — While West Michigan was experiencing some thunderstorms Tuesday evening the National Weather Service briefly issued a tornado warning for Allegan and Barry counties. Those have since been canceled. Sirens also went off in Kent County. However, only a small portion of Southern Kent County was...
Vote: Who is the best high school pitcher in baseball in Battle Creek area?
BATTLE CREEK - The B.O.B. is back!. B.O.B. stands for the Best Of Battle Creek. Each week throughout the spring, we are going to ask, "Who is the Best Of Battle Creek?" as we look at each position in baseball and softball among the city and area high school teams.
Union City girls nab second at home invitational, Quincy finishes third
ATHENS - Due to unforeseen construction delays the teams slated to travel to Union City on Friday for the annual Union City Invitational instead took a small detour, heading to the welcoming embrace of Athens High School who so generously agreed to host this year’s event. On the girls' side of the invitational, it was Harper Creek taking the win with 199 points, followed by the host squad from Union City in second with 101.5 points. Quincy...
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