United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region

The festival rooted deep in Battle Creek's heritage and history will not take place this summer.

Volunteers work on community gardens at Leila Arboretum to help low-income citizens get fresh food.

Several events are taking place in Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties January 15, to honor the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King would have been celebrating his 89th birthday January 15, were he alive.

"I live here, it's personal for me," Chris Sargent said about his work at the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region.

The United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region reports a running tally of just over $12.2 million in its ongoing annual campaign, according to Chris Sargent, executive vice president and chief operating officer. The goal is to raise $14...