Family and Children Services, an organization focused on supportive community action around children and families, is selling its building in Battle Creek at 778 W. Columbia Avenue. But, CEO Diane Marquess tells Community Matters, the sale will not lessen its...
A bright, sunny October afternoon was the perfect backdrop for something a long-time coming: The official opening of the hotel in downtown Battle Creek. Community Matters visited the ribbon-cutting event on October 18, 2024 where community members, leaders and...
After unsuccessful attempts to address what Superintendent Becky Jones says is more than $150 million in needed upgrades to the Marshall School District, the district is asking again on the November 2024 ballot. But, not before having surveyed voters in the district...
A November 1, 2024 wine tasting event is planned as a fundraiser for programs supported by the Cereal City Sunrise Rotary Club. Members Dick Schlatter and Cassie Scramlin join Community Matters to talk about the Sunrise Rotary and the programs ”Wines from Around the...
Community Matters dropped by the Charitable Union October open house, where Executive Director Teresa Allen and her team greeted visitors to show them where they work best serving Calhoun County's underserved. As we learn from Teresa in this discussion, it's as much...
With uniform lower court decisions behind it, the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite lawsuit in Marshall now headed for the Michigan Supreme Court is not impressive enough for justices to take up the case. That's the opinion of attorney Richard Lindsey, a member...
A repaving and bridge replacement project along I-94 in Calhoun County will be largely completed when the Michigan Department of Transportation packs up this fall. MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells Community Matters the project originally was expected to stretch...
Our Wiggly Tail update takes us back to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan where we find Executive Director Jessica Gilbert and Rocket – a wirehaired terrier. Now, you might be inclined to think Rocket is full of energy, based on his name. If you thought so,...
Four Battle Creek-area school boards – including that of the Battle Creek Public Schools – are looking to their counterparts nearby to share information and knowledge. That's the word from Eric Greene, president of the Lakeview Schools Board, who joins Community...
Mini-magazines – known as ”zines” – have begun to permeate as a means of promoting various endeavors. Now, there's one that's debuted in downtown Battle Creek. It's an effort to promote what's happening in downtown, where a growing energy can be felt. Former Battle...
