Jim Mishler
Battle Creek And Kalamazoo Pinpointed As Virus Hotspots
Battle Creek and Kalamazoo are among more than a handful of Michigan metropolitan areas that are the nation’s top hotpots for the COVID-19 virus. That's the assessment from the New York Times.
New Portage Pfizer Plant Will Employ 450
Pfizer says the company may generate as much as 20 million in new local revenue and upwards of 50 million for the region due to the expansion over the next few years. The new plan initially will be assigned to the manufacture of the pain killer Dynastat. It is used primarily as a post-operative medication.
Battle Creek’s Big Waste Hauling Switch Happens Thursday
Battle Creek is about to make a big change in services for city residents. The big changeover from Waste Management to Republic Services for the city’s waste-hauling and recycling pickups kicks in Thursday.
Battle Creek And Kalamazoo Residents Can Become Weather Spotters
Skywarn ® volunteers help weather service forecasters get a more complete picture of what is happening during stormy weather.
No Break From Increasing Gas Prices
Some other parts of Michigan are catching up with the big price hikes in retail gasoline that hit Battle Creek and Kalamazoo last week.
Another Bump In Gas Prices
We woke up yesterday to another round of gasoline price increases around Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Many stations bumped prices up to $2.55 a gallon for regular unleaded.
I Can Lower My Windows With My Key FOB?
Depending on your vehicle and the year it was built, chances are there are lots of options you never knew about and might want to try.
Facebook Pulls “Likes” Button From Some Pages
“We are removing Likes and focusing on Followers to simplify the way people connect with their favorite Pages.”
USPS Falling Behind On Christmas Deliveries
The Washington Posts characterizes the situation as the USPS is “gridlocked”. The Post reports United Parcel Service and FedEx are cutting off new delivery orders from some big-name retailers
Buchanan Michigan is “Nicest Place In America”
Buchanan is being honored as the Readers Digest 2020 “Nicest Place In America”.