Calhoun County News

State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads said they fear for their lives after being assaulted or threatened by recipients frustrated with long lines and delays in aid.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. Budget problems are haunting several school districts in Calhoun County, that includes districts in Albion and Athens.

The family of a woman killed in a drunk-driving accident in 2008 said it has forgiven the man responsible for her death.

The Calhoun County Democratic Party will host Anji Phillips, Executive Director of the Coordinated Council of Calhoun County, at its Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m. meeting, at the Ironworkers Local 340, 510 E. Columbia, in Battle Creek.

An East Leroy woman who police say led them on a chase through three counties at speeds that eclipsed 100 mph was arraigned on two charges Monday.

Police and Fire Report November 17, 2009 ROBBER SENTENCED: A Battle Creek man, William Blazo, 28, of Battle Creek, was sentenced in Calhoun County Circuit Court Monday to 19 to 40 years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of assault with intent to rob, home invasion and unlawful imprisonment.

A 38-year-old Battle Creek-area woman led police from several jurisdictions on a high-speed chase that started in Battle Creek around 8:25 p.m. Sunday and ended with the woman crashing near South Haven.

A Pennfield Township man is hoping to unseat state Rep. Jase Bolger next year. Democrat Dave Morgan said as the representative for Michigan House District 63 he would support tax breaks for senior citizens and reduce partisanship politics in Lansing.

A group of about 45 people discussed a proposed regional nonmotorized trail on Thursday at the Marshall Public Services Building.

An Indiana man accused of murdering his mother and daughter faces a Calhoun County judge Monday to see if he'll stand trial.

The public is invited to attend a meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday about non-motorized trails in Calhoun County, as part of the process of completing a 9-County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Map for Southwest Michigan.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Police in Battle Creek are searching for answers after finding a truck submerged in water with a dead man inside.

Calhoun County roads are ranked the third worst in Michigan, the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association announced Monday.

Jury selection is slated to begin for a southern Michigan man accused of shooting and killing his wife.

With 51 percent of its roads in poor condition, Calhoun County has the third worst roads in Michigan, based on the Michigan Asset Management Council's Annual Report, which was released today by the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.

For the first time, a Battle Creek foundation is giving money to law enforcement to fight the use of methamphetamine.

Republican and Democratic party leaders had vastly different takes on the significance of Tuesday's lopsided victory for the GOP in the state Senate race in the 19th District, which includes all of Calhoun County and most of Jackson County.

Two Calhoun County residents have died of H1N1-related illnesses, the Calhoun County Public Health Department reported Friday.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. With the state budget cuts now in place, leaders in Calhoun County say it's area seniors who will lose out.

An abundance of money and time helped give Republican Mike Nofs a clear victory in the special election for the District 19 state Senate seat.