Calhoun County’s 53 coaches earned an average salary of $20,344 in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is the 15th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Michigan post-secondary schools during 2022. Calhoun County is home to two post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Albion College stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $23,323. Male coaches of men's teams received $19,356 on average in Calhoun County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $15,843. Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Gra ..read more

There were 1,988 multiracial students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.4% more than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education. Data showed that Calhoun County welcomed 19,483 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 10.2% of the student body to be the third highest represented ethnicity in the county. Among the 54 schools in Calhoun County, Lakeview Middle School recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 142 students. Overall student en ..read more

The following parishes in the Battle Creek Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. St. John the Evangelist Parish 1020 Irwin Avenue, Albion Sunday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM St. Jerome Parish 229 Collier Avenue, Battle Creek Sunday: 10:00 AM Monday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM St. Joseph Parish 61 N. 23rd Street, Battle Creek Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM Monday: 8:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM St. Phi ..read more

There were 86 American Indian students enrolled in Calhoun County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 11.3% less than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education. Data showed that Calhoun County welcomed 19,483 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.4% of the student body to be the second lowest represented ethnicity in the county. Among the 54 schools in Calhoun County, East Leroy Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of nine students. Ov ..read more

There were two companies in a city associated with Calhoun County, Michigan, that received two FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a 100% increase over the number of companies inspected in the previous quarter, when one company received one inspection. The companies inspected were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector. There was one company in line with FDA regulations that does not need to adjust their management operations or regulatory/administrative actions. One should take voluntary action to cor ..read more

These former Battle Creek Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22. Ben Riffe Southern Illinois Salukis Right handed pitcher Senior 6′3″ 200 H.S.: Athens High School Hometown: Troy Next Game: vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, Tue April 23, 6 p.m. Paige Ratliff Lake Forest Foresters Catcher and utility player Freshman 5′5″ H.S.: Lakeview High School Hometown: Battle Creek Next Game: vs. Chicago Maroons, Thu April 25, 3 p.m. Ryan Buller Taylor Trojans Right handed pitcher Freshman 5′10″ 155 H.S.: Harper Creek High School Hometown: Battle Cree ..read more

The following parishes in the Battle Creek Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. St. John the Evangelist Parish 1020 Irwin Avenue, Albion Sunday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 12:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM St. Jerome Parish 229 Collier Avenue, Battle Creek Sunday: 10:00 AM Monday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 9:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM St. Joseph Parish 61 N. 23rd Street, Battle Creek Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM Monday: 8:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM Wednesday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 8:00 AM Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM St. Phi ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Calhoun County selling diesel at the price of $4.09 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com. Of the four gas stations in cities within Calhoun County, just one offers diesel. The average price of diesel in Michigan was $4.08, compared to $4.03 the week before. Experts predict gasoline prices could drop below $3 this year before rebounding closer to $4 by year's end. GasBuddy forecasted a national average of $3.38 per gallon, down from $3.51. An outlook published in late 2023 suggests that gas rates will continue to fall i ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Calhoun County selling regular gas at the price of $4.09 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com. Of the four gas stations in cities within Calhoun County, just one offers regular gas. The average price of regular gas in Michigan was $3.60, compared to $3.56 the week before. Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may rise to $4 before the end of 2024. Many analysts blame the COVID-19 pandemic for crus ..read more

As we approach the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a review of the 2020 voting patterns in Central W City of Springfield: Precinct Springfield City 00002 can provide valuable insights. In the contest between Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden, 589 of the 948 residents cast their ballots, resulting in a 62.1% turnout, according to the Michigan Secretary of State. The voting breakdown in Central W City of Springfield: Precinct Springfield City 00002 reveals 46.8% of the total supporting Republicans, and 51.2% of the votes for Democrats, highlighting the precinct's political preferences. Overall, 359 ..read more