Posts From: June 2020

Eat al fresco in Calhoun County

By Becca Pelton on Jun. 18, 2020

Eating outdoors is a summer tradition -- and this summer, eating al fresco will give you a little more space and fresh air. Barista Blues Cafe & Pastrami Joe’s These two restaurants are popular with the lunch crowd and they’re located across the street from each other in downtown Battle Creek…

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Baseball returns to Southwest Michigan

By Becca Pelton on Jun. 15, 2020

PRESS RELEASE Battle Creek, MI – The Battle Creek Bombers and Kalamazoo Growlers, in cooperation with the Northwoods League, announced today the return of summer baseball to southwest Michigan July 1st. The two teams will be joined this season by a 2nd Kalamazoo-based team, The Kalamazoo Mac…

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Yes, Binder Park Zoo is really open

By Becca Pelton on Jun. 15, 2020

Isaac, a young animal enthusiast, noticed something unusual at Binder Park Zoo last week. “They’re starting a family!” he told his parents. The zoo’s two marabou storks had laid an egg and were busy adding more brush to the nest and protecting it from the sun. According to the zookeepers…

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