Jim Mishler
New COVID Variant Confirmed In Calhoun County
The Calhoun County Public Health Department is confirming the first case of the Delta COVID-19 variant in the Battle Creek area.
Calhoun County’s Push For Broadband Access For Everyone
The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners earlier this year moved to set up a county task force to address broadband issues. It’s an advisory panel that does not have the power to order things to happen. But the task force certainly has the support and ear of county commissioners.
Betsy DeVos Slams Governor Gretchen Whitmer Over Literacy Veto
The former Education Secretary is critical of the veto by Governor Whitmer to prevent parents from having access to an important tool to use to help their kids improve their reading skills.
Body Discovered In River In Battle Creek
Medical examiners in Kalamazoo this week are beginning to work on the case of a man found dead in the Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek.
Feds COVID Nursing Home Deaths Probe Ends With – Zip – Nothing
Consider all four states under review are run by Democratic Governors. Democratic President Joe Biden’s Justice Department is now indicating it will not pursue the investigation. It’s finished.
Battle Creek Shuts Down Summer Camp and Full Blast
The camp and Full Blast closings are blamed on COVID-19. They’re in place until further notice. No potential reopening date is being presented by city leaders.
Areas of Metro Detroit Are Just A Big Soaked Mess
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending damage assessment teams into the Detroit area this week. They're looking at what's left after huge floods have rocked neighborhoods throughout the area.
Michigan’s Unemployment Agency Labeled A “Bureaucratic Weed”
The Traverse City Record-Eagle serves a large readership. An editorial published by the media outlet ends with the assessment that, “Maybe it’s time to uproot this bureaucratic weed and plant anew.”
BOOM! Power Is Cut – But It’s Now Back On In Union City
Not many people in the Village heard what happened to cut their power. But employees and a guest at the village DPW and Electric building sure did.
Michigan DNR Field Offices Partially Reopen To Public
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reopening customer service centers and field offices at least a couple of days each week. It’s the latest step in the state’s attempts to return operations to normal following the COVID-19 outbreak.