For more than 40 years, the Harper Creek Optimist Club has supported the Battle Creek Christmas Parade. Except for the COVID-19 pandemic, that's been a consistent annual tradition many look forward to. Parade organizer Stephanie Cornish returns to Community Matters to...
Community Matters caught up with 44th District Representative-Elect Steve Frisbie less than a week after Election Day. At that point, results showed Frisbie having unseated Rep. Jim Haadsma by 58 votes. But, reports indicated an absentee ballot counting error was...
Plans for the building once known as the Kendall Center in Battle Creek will, once again, include a focus on education. The building was once the site of Western Michigan University's Battle Creek presence. Grand Valley State University's plans for the building as a...
Folks with dementia who have enjoyed traveling – or even somewhat local excursions – can continue to participate in those adventures for some time. However, caregivers should give some thought to adjusting the routines in doing so. That's the word from Miles for...
The Calhoun County Treasurer's Office understands that when you are facing a potential property foreclosure, it is scary. This might cause the property owner to ”freeze” and not respond to outreach from the Treasurer's office. As we learn in this episode of Inside...
Returning to civilian life after serving in the Armed Forces, for some, can be difficult and daunting. One way Summit Pointe is helping is the Supportive Employment program – helping veterans and others find purpose through employment. Our colleague Stephen oversees...
Honoring those members who have served the United States through military service is something that happens every day, on many occasions. Veteran's Day, though, sets aside a special time for that recognition nationally. But how did that start? And how does it differ...
As part of the special Community Matters veterans observance ahead of Veteran's Day, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs office has some info for vets: You may qualify for disability benefits through the VA. And they are waiting to assist you in finding out. Click to...
In 2024, the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center marked its 100th anniversary. As part of the 2024 special Community Matters episode ahead of Veteran's Day, BCVA spokesperson Brian Pegouske looks back on the center's origins in Battle Creek. Episode...
Since it first opened in 2021, the First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center has welcomed thousands of Calhoun County residents who were seeking assistance. What kind of assistance they would need had to be determined once they arrived. In the years since the...