The Veterans Administration Battle Creek health care center is working alongside its counterparts across the country to engage with vets who may be having suicidal thoughts. Amanda Briggs coordinates local engagement efforts prompted by the national COMPACT Act, which...
The good news? COVID-19 infections in summer 2024 mirrored those of the previous year, meaning there was not a notable increase in the average number of cases. That's the word from the Calhoun County Public Health Department. While updating the local COVID situation,...
Community Matters has learned that the attorney for the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite has filed an application for leave of appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court. Not unexpected, the move is the last potential opportunity for the committee to get a court...
Following the retirement of longtime Battle Creek City Attorney Jill Steele in 2024, the search was on to find her successor. After some years as an assistant city attorney in Flint, William Kim accepted the same post in Battle Creek. Now, he joins Community...
Ahead of another fall campaign push for charitable giving in Calhoun County, Community Matters host Richard Piet sits down with Chris Sargent, president and CEO of the United Way of South Central Michigan. The discussion centers around how the United Way stretches a...
As students head back to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Carter is echoing the importance of attendance. Carter also reflects more on the effects of the Bearcat Advantage program, which covers tuition...
Calhoun County is in good financial health and the latest professional audit and strong credit rating prove it. That's the word from Board of Commissioners Chair Derek King. The county reported a ”AA” credit rating as issued by S&P Global Ratings, saying it...
In its first ”Drive 4 UR School” test drive event since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Ford in Battle Creek will connect Lakeview Schools robotics students with cash from Ford. The concept is simple: Show up, test drive a Ford and Lakeview Schools gets either $20 or...
Gray and white with tiger cat features, Chai the Domestic Shorthair seemingly did not have an easy life before she was brought to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. But, as we learn in this Wiggly Tail update, that's all behind her now – and she's ready to...
For the 13th time, Battle Creek's Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) is readying for the annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln. Set for September 22, 2024 at Bailey Park, the tournament-style event brings teams formed by local...
