Springfield News

Not since the Victory Gardens of the 1940's has the United States seen such an interest in home gardening.

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.

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

The Calhoun County Chapter of the American Red Cross, in partnership with the American Legion Post 298 riders, extends a heartfelt thanks to all of the sponsors, supporters, and volunteers of our Second Annual Ride for the Red event, which was held on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Famed "Yoga Instructor to the Stars" Kent Burden, a holistic trainer and former Springfield resident, will be at Begg Park at 10 a.m. Saturday promoting his newest fitness plan, NextFit.

Calhoun County may not have an operational central dispatch facility until early 2010, but a director will soon be named to oversee the center.

The Battle Creek Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a two-year contract with district administrators.

Police and Fire Report June 17, 2009 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Battle Creek police have reported the following cases: * A warrant is being sought for a woman, 27, after her estranged husband, 29, said he was assaulted in the 100 block of Meachem Avenue about 9:23 a.m. Monday.

Three formerly empty buildings are now bursting with gastric goodness in Battle Creek and Springfield.

Your editorial of June 3, 2009, calling for a decision soon on the possible relocation of the Math Science Center hit many salient points that are being taken into consideration as the feasibility process continues to unfold.

Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek is holding the "First Annual Most Improved Gala". This event will kick-off NeighborWorks Week which will be June 6 through June 13, 2009.

Mike Nofs, Republican candidate for Michigan's 19th district state Senate seat, continues his campaign bus tour this week with stops throughout Calhoun County.

The Battle Creek Bearcats/Springfield Rams Hall of Fame Board would like to give a big thank you to all of those who participated in the 2008-09 Hall of Fame Recognition Ceremony, held at the Battle Creek Country Club on April 18.

The Calhoun County Red Cross Serving Branch and Calhoun Counties in partnership with the American Legion Riders Post 298 are hosting the Ride for the Red Event in Battle Creek.

Recently sentenced by Calhoun County Circuit Judge Stephen Miller: Daniel Diandre Jones, 23, of 79 Willow Creek Drive, Apt.

Officials said Tuesday that 96 percent of Calhoun County businesses refused to sell alcohol to underage decoys in a recent sting.

Customers shop at the farmers market during the noon hour Wednesday at Festival Market Square.

Many thanks are in order to all who made Super Soils Test Saturday on April 18 a success.

What happened: On Monday, Pennfield Township Supervisor Rob Behnke announced that Bellevue Road will be repaved with federal stimulus funding from the State of Michigan.

The road work season has returned, and drivers are advised that federal stimulus money for public works departments is likely to mean more work and resulting slowdowns and detours.