A planned meet-and-greet in April 2025 was supposed to give Battle Creek residents a chance to meet the finalists for the city manager who will succeed Rebecca Fleury, who retired in the fall of 2024. That event was abruptly cancelled when one of the candidates...
When thinking about military appreciation observances during the month of May, you may think first of Memorial Day. While that is certainly true, we learn in this Community Matters discussion there are a lot more observances which constitute what is referred to as...
Calhoun County Senior Services stages its annual Senior Expo to provide a one-stop resource event for those 60 and over. Set for May 22, 2025 at Kellogg Arena, the free event features a number of demonstrations, give-a-ways and access to vendors who provide different...
A partnership between Summit Pointe and CredibleMind brings a host of mental health resources for your access, right on our website. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, CredibleMind Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jon Adler talks about the variety of tools...
Participation in jury service is a supportive function citizens provide in a free society. But, it can be intimidating for some – and the process may not be clear. Calhoun County 37th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Sarah Lincoln provides perspective – and...
Calhoun County does not generally have a significant amount of reported incidents of wrong-way drivers. But, many other counties do – particularly in higher-populated areas. That's the word from Calhoun County Sheriff's Department Lt. Curtis Smith....
Battle Creek's annual tradition – the Community Prayer Breakfast – seeks to bring all denominations together for a morning of inspiration and motivation. In its 43rd year, the longtime coordinator of the event, Helen Royal, joins Community Matters to talk about...
In this Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, Lacy and Jessica join Community Matters to talk about three big things: Whisker Mixer Fundraiser: The annual event is a major fundraiser for the HSCCM. Donations still accepted. Work at...
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” You may recognize Sherii Sherban – whether it is from...
FireKeepers Casino Hotel has evolved from a gaming institution to include a upscale hotel tower. Then another. Today, FireKeepers CEO Frank Tecumseh shares with Community Matters some perspective on how far the facility has come, as well as the overall...