Calhoun County News

The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing more than 65 percent of lane restrictions on state routes this weekend to accommodate Fourth of July holiday traffic.

COUNTY: Calhoun County HIGHWAY: M-199, M-96, M-37 and I-94 Business Loop CLOSEST CITY: Albion, Battle Creek and Springfield START DATE: July 6, 2009 END DATE: Sept.

Calhoun County's bond rating has been bumped from A to AA-, County Treasurer Ann Rosenbaum announced this week.

Investigators in Calhoun County have released the name of the victim in Monday's fatal shooting.

EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A young man has been gunned down on a secluded street in Calhoun County.

Firefighters and public safety officers will hold a Bucket Brigade fundraiser today to raise money for Calhoun County Fire Prevention Week.

A 51-year-old Battle Creek man is scheduled to appear in Calhoun County District Court today to be arraigned on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder after Emmett Township police alleged he stabbed another man in the neck and back.

Bob Harberts also deserves recognition for much of the initial planning. The 346 graduates over the last seven years say, "Thanks." Also, roses to Jim Sherman and his staff at Operation GRAD for their consistent services to alternative education students in the Battle Creek area over almost 20 years.

Calhoun County investigators are reopening the case of a 66-year-old widow who was beaten to death in 1995.

A Detroit man charged again in a nine-year-old Battle Creek murder is back in Calhoun County to face that charge.

A new investigator is taking a fresh look at an old murder case. The newest member of the Calhoun County Cold Case Homicide Team said last week investigators have possible suspects in the 1995 Pennfield Township beating death of Barbara J. Pattok but they are asking the public for help.

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted to hire two separate law firms to handle two separate suits against the county's health insurance and prescription plan providers.

Starting Monday, the city of Battle Creek's contractor, Hunter-Prell, will close Riverview Avenue from Capital Avenue Northeast to Wagner Drive for reconstruction.

Animals continue to suffer the consequences of a rough economy and a shelter in Battle Creek is dealing with a population explosion.

As Division Drive marks the line between two townships, residents are divided over the county's decision to turn the road back into gravel.

Biden touts I-94 project as 'road to recovery' Barrett Newkirk * The Enquirer * June 13, 2009 Speaking in Kalamazoo on Friday, Vice President Joe Biden announced $2 billion in economic recovery bonds coming to Michigan.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. Child pornography charges have been dropped against a Calhoun County juvenile court probation officer.

MARSHALL, Mich. In Calhoun County, a hospital expansion could end up leveling three historic homes that have stood for more then a century.

Charges of possession of child pornography were dismissed this week against a Calhoun County Juvenile Court probation officer.

SHOOTING REPORTED: A 28-year-old Battle Creek man told police he was shot twice in the right leg during an attempted robbery near Michigan Ave.