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27-year-old Coldwater man killed in head-on crash near Marshall
MARSHALL TWP. — A 27-year-old Coldwater man has died as a result of a head-on crash early Thursday near Marshall. Michigan State Police troopers responded to the two-vehicle crash on Michigan Avenue near 12 Mile Road just before 7 a.m. Thursday. Through preliminary investigation, troopers determined that a Dodge...
'It felt like a horrible dream', family searches for answers after 24-year-old killed
SPRINGFIELD, Mich. — The family of a 24-year-old Springfield man who was suddenly shot and killed Sunday are speaking out as they search for answers surrounding his death. Chase Perkins, identified by his family, was killed in a shooting at Thunderbird Village Trailer Park. Homicide Investigation: Springfield man dies...
Former Dark Horse Brewery owner must pay back employees or face up to 20-year prison term
MARSHALL — The former owner of Dark Horse Brewery has pleaded guilty to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise after illegally withholding employee retirement contributions and healthcare premiums at the brewery for his own purposes. Aaron Morse, 47, of Marshall, was the sole business agent of Dark Horse...
Tenant found dead following Kalamazoo County apartment fire
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Firefighters found a 69-year-old tenant dead after an apartment fire Thursday morning, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. Battle Creek: Vacant commercial building fire in Battle Creek deemed suspicious. Deputies were called to Concord Place Apartments in Oshtemo Township after a fire broke out...
'Unfrosted': 1963-origin movie about Pop-Tart's humble beginnings in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The origin of the humble Pop-Tart breakfast pastry is being portrayed in Jerry Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie, "Unfrosted." The star-studded comedy takes place in 1963 Battle Creek when Kellogg's and Post were in a race to dominate the breakfast pastry industry. Seinfeld and Melissa McCarthy...
Man shot by police during traffic stop in Benton Harbor after hitting officer
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Michigan State Police (MSP) shared Wednesday that a man was hospitalized after being shot by a MSP member in Battle Creek. MSP posted to X that a staff member and a Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety Officer were on a traffic stop around 1:30 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Monroe.
'Unattended cooking' causes $550K in damages at Battle Creek apartment building
An ‘unattended cooking’ fire caused $550K in damages. The price tag wasn’t as high as it could’ve been; no one was killed, and only one person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation.
Mary Muliett named president/CEO of Battle Creek Community Foundation
The Battle Creek Community Foundation has named Mary Muliett as its new president/CEO, the organization announced in a Facebook post Tuesday evening. "With more than 20 years of nonprofit and social work leadership experience, Mary brings extensive expertise in team development, strategic planning, forming collaborative partnerships and creating progressive culture," the post stated.
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