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The Daily Reporter

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Coldwater seeks local solution to long-running odor complaints

COLDWATER, MI — After decades of complaints about industrial odors, the city council introduced a local regulation ordinance Monday night, Nov. 9. At its Sept. 28 meeting, the council asked the city attorney to draft a local law after complaints about odors from a rendering plant. Councilman Jim Knaack identified the Darling Ingredients rendering plant as the source of smell complaints during a joint city council and planning commission meeting on July 6 in a discussion of proposed ordinance changes. Attorney Amanda O’Boyle drafted the ordinance to give Coldwater a local system for investigating and enforcing nuisance odor complaints, instead of relying on Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy inspectors. Knaack said that by the time inspectors arrived, sometimes after days, from Kalamazoo or other offices, the odors had dissipated or changed. While not mentioning Darling Ingredients by name, council discussions in September and Monday night referred to odors from the rendering plant. Knaack said the plant manager said the odor “should not be an issue” and could be controlled, but the odor persisted. Odor complaints are infrequent and unpredictable. The council voted to introduce the ordinance after removing residential properties from enforcement. More discussion is expected at

Coldwater, MI · 1d

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A new era for a longtime Marshall diner

MARSHALL — The smell of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon fills the air at Era’s Diner, where silverware clatters against plates and the steady chatter of customers carries across the dining room. For generations, the downtown Marshall diner has been a gathering place. Now, after sitting vacant...

Marshall, MI · 4d
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Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach

This Storyshare is republished in whole from The Conversation. Featured photo: Volunteers assess tornado damage in Union City, Mich., on March 7, 2026. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo. Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades.

Union City, MI · 1d
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Lansing State Journal

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Eaton County assistant prosecutor appointed judge in Calhoun County

CHARLOTTE — A high-ranking member of the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office has been named to a vacancy on the Calhoun County District Court bench. Adam Strong, of Marshall, has been with the prosecutor's office since 2012 and is Prosecutor Doug Lloyd's deputy chief assistant. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a partial judicial term that expires Jan. 1, 2029. “Adam is a skilled legal professional and a dedicated member of his community," Whitmer said in a news release. "I am confident that he will use his years of experience to serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.” The vacancy on the 10th District Court bench was created when Judge Jason Bomia was appointed to fill the remaining term of retiring Calhoun County Circuit Judge Brian Kirkham. Strong previously worked as an adjunct professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at Ferris State University, according to Whitmer's release. He has been involved with the Eaton County Circuit Court veteran’s treatment court, felony sobriety court and adult circuit drug court. He is a past president of the Eaton County Bar Association and previously worked with the Michigan State Police Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team. Strong earned

Calhoun County, MI · 2d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Post is hiring in Battle Creek and offers paid apprenticeships

Post Consumer Brands says it typically hires about five entry-level production operators every six to eight weeks at its Battle Creek cereal plant.

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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City owned property proposed as new location for Bronson Polish Festival Truck Pulls

BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – Property owned by the City of Bronson at 422 Mill Street will be the new location for the Bronson Polish Festival Truck Pull. City Manager Brandon Mersman made that recommendation to the Bronson City Council on Monday night which was contingent upon receipt of the required insurance documentation.

Bronson, MI · 1d

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Over 300 Booths Fill This Michigan Holiday Craft Show Every November

More than 300 booths get filled for one November weekend, and you won’t pay a cent to walk the aisles. That’s a lot of handmade gifts under one roof. The show is called the biggest holiday craft event of the season at its venue. Crafts, fine art, and retail finds all share the floor. I like how that mix gives every shopper a fair shot at something good.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

The Daily Reporter

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Deer hunting season opens Sunday with bigger guns allowed

Deer hunters are switching from bows to guns this weekend as Michigan's statewide deer gun season opens Sunday, Nov. 15, with several changes. For the first time since World War II, hunters in southern Lower Michigan can now use high-powered rifles instead of shotguns or other lower-power firearms. The DNR eliminated the Limited Firearms Deer Zone in the Lower Peninsula, allowing the use of all legal firearms, including bottleneck cartridges, throughout the Lower Peninsula. Firearms larger than .22 rimfire are now permitted statewide. “Many people have their grandpa’s or great-grandpa's old gun that they've never been able to use. They want to use it at least once," said Erica Butler of Broadheads and Bullets, a gun and archery shop at Jonesville and Marshall Road in Coldwater Township. As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, Michigan hunters have harvested nearly 68,000 deer during archery season. Branch County bow hunters harvested 915 deer, 619 with antlers and 296 without, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Paul Danbury of Coldwater recently stopped by Broadheads and Bullets and said he plans to hunt with his dad. He started 11 years ago at age 12. “There's rarely a year that I go without getting at

Coldwater, MI · 16h

We Are Kalamazoo

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Tustin Family Steps Away From Richland Lanes As New Owners Take Over The Lanes

Big changes at Richland Lanes: the Tustin family is stepping away after pouring weekends and long days into the place, and new owners with roots in Battle Creek and Delton are taking over.

Richland, MI · 3d

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Historic girls volleyball season for Quincy ends at D3 Regional Semifinals

OTTAWA LAKE, MI (WTVB) – Quincy made the long road trip to Whiteford High School in Ottawa Lake Tuesday night for an MHSAA Division 3 Girls Volleyball Regional Semifinal showdown against seventh-ranked Clinton. The Redwolves swept the Orioles in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23 to end a historic season that included Quincy’s first District championship in 49 years.

Quincy, MI · 2d

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Battle Creek rules 'positivity chalkboard' allowed to stay up

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue. The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages...

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

The Daily Reporter

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Tibbits auction raises more than $100,000 to support theater programs

COLDWATER, MI — Tibbits Opera House relies on more than ticket sales to keep its stage lively, its historic building maintained, and its arts programs accessible to the community. The organization set a new single-event fundraising record on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tibbits' 47th Annual Auction, “Diamonds and Denim,” raised over $100,000 Saturday night. Proceeds from the auction help sustain the theater and its diverse programming. Executive Director Chris Delaney emphasized that fundraising is essential because ticket sales alone do not cover the cost of running the theater and presenting its programs. “Almost half of our income comes from community support,” Delaney said. “Most shows do not pay for themselves.” While Tibbits is best known for its professional summer theater, Delaney said its impact extends much further. The organization presents concerts, comedy, jazz, blues, classical music, movies, and visual arts exhibits. Youth programming includes Tibbits Young Audiences, which stages two productions each year and gives young performers experience in acting, singing, and dancing. Delaney said theater teaches children discipline, teamwork, and confidence in public speaking. The building also serves as a community venue, with local schools, community theatre, and other organizations using the space for productions and events. Delaney said this

Coldwater, MI · 1d

MLive

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Michigan sub shop will offer 47% discount to celebrate 47th anniversary

PORTAGE, MI — The family-owned sub shop Jersey Giant Subs turns 47 this fall, and it’s celebrating with the largest discount the company has ever offered. On Wednesday, Nov. 18, every sub on the menu will be offered at 47% off, all day long. Jersey Giant is a...

Portage, MI · 18h

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St. Philip volleyball wins district title for 27th-straight year

The St. Philip Catholic Central High School varsity volleyball team picked up its 27th-straight district title on Nov. 5 with a 3-0 sweep of the Climax-Scotts Panthers at Bellevue High School. St. Philip advanced to the final with a 3-0 win over Tekonsha the night before. The Tigers came out...

Bellevue, MI · 1d

We Are Kalamazoo

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West Michigan Loses Its First Bojangles Restaurant

Bojangles is already gone from Michigan. Now, hundreds of Wendy's restaurants are caught up in the same company's bankruptcy battle.

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Perkins delivers powerful address during Coldwater American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Former Coldwater American Legion Post 52 Commander Sherman Perkins delivered a powerful and moving address during the annual Veterans Day program, emphasizing that a soldier’s service to the nation does not end when they take off their uniform. Speaking to an audience of local...

Coldwater, MI · 1d

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GM announces its largest renewable-energy projects in Michigan

MICHIGAN (WJRT) - General Motors is embarking on its largest renewable-energy project to date through a new partnership to power its Michigan manufacturing operations. Company officials announced Thursday that the automaker is serving as the primary customer for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Branch and St. Clair counties. According...

Branch County, MI · 17h

Parent Diaries

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Five Years After Their Son Beau Was Stillborn, Sabrina and Brenden Miller Brought 17 Comfort Bags to a Michigan Birth Center for Grieving Mothers

Five years after their son Beau was stillborn, Sabrina and Brenden Miller brought 17 comfort bags to Oaklawn Hospital's birth center in Marshall, Michigan. The post Five Years After Their Son Beau Was Stillborn, Sabrina and Brenden Miller Brought 17 Comfort Bags to a Michigan Birth Center for Grieving Mothers appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Marshall, MI · 3d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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Kellogg CC basketball is excited about the potential of the program

BATTLE CREEK - Last season, every member of the Kellogg Community College men's basketball roster was new to the team with all freshmen and just one sophomore. Experience defined the program. As in, lack of it. This year, experience is again the key word. But, this time KCC has plenty of experience and is looking to use last year as a jumping off point for a breakout 2026-27 campaign. "We have six sophomores back from last year from a team that won 18 games and went to the regional championship," KCC men's basketball coach Steve Proefrock said. "With all freshmen last year, I think we surprised some people. But, now all my best players are coming back and we have high expectations." MORE: Kellogg CC had championship performances in the fall, including soccer, cross country Two players returning earned postseason honors, including Anthony Murphy, who was all-region and all-conference with 19.7 points per game and 11 rebounds. "We have a lot of sophomores coming back. Everybody knows what's going on this year. That experience is the key," Murphy said. Also returning is Damion Green-Richardson, who was named to the Western Conference all-defense team. "I think our defense is better than

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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Measles Exposure Warnings Issued for Three Rivers Health and Sturgis Urgent Care

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (WOWO) — Two more measles cases have been confirmed in southern Michigan, prompting health officials to identify two public locations where people may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says both infections involve St. Joseph County residents....

St Joseph County, MI · 3d