In her first long-form interview of 2024, Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury talks to Community Matters, sharing her view of how 2023 ended - and priorities for 2024. Fleury offers insight on housing development, the planned opening of the downtown Battle Creek...
When voters passed Proposal 2 in 2022, that cleared the way for 9 days of early voting ahead of many elections going forward. The idea behind it: Provide additional chances for voters to cast a ballot in addition to Election Day and via absentee. Shortly after,...
For adults, it could mean revenge porn or sextortion. For minors, it can mean very adult trouble. On January 4, 2024, Calhoun County (Michigan) Prosecuting Attorney David Gilbert issued an alert to all residents warning about the potential pitfalls of a very modern...
Lakeview Ford President Vince Pavone joins Richard on Community Matters to look back on 2023 and some of the interviews and focuses on the program. The stage is set for a new year of episodes in 2024! Episode ResourcesAll Community Matters episodesMore podcasts...
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie tells Community Matters figuring out the road funding formula to keep repairing county roads will still be a priority in 2024. Frisbie also talks about budget adjustments in December 2023, as well as an...
Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley began his tenure in early 2023 as an interim chief, following the retirement of his predecessor. By mid-year, the "interim" was dropped and he assumed the chief's role on a permanent basis. In this episode, Bagley returns...
Momo the cat, who has been a resident of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan for several years, might have a bit of a sourpuss when she's fitted with her Christmas hat. But, executive director Jessica Gilbert tells Community Matters she leads the charge...
In this episode of Community Matters, The Center for Economic Accountability President John Mozena elaborates on bestowing Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan as 2023's "Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year". Mozena discusses the basis for the...
"It never slowed down." That's the word from Battle Creek Unlimited President Joe Sobieralski during what may seem like an acceleration in the pace of new projects being announced in Battle Creek. Sobieralski offers perspective to Community Matters about the...
Imagine the scenario: Family and friends gather for traditional holiday celebrations. Except, this year, you join relatives you haven't seen in months - and a loved one in attendance seems different. Could they be displaying symptoms of dementia? Miles for...
