It's a longstanding tradition in Battle Creek: The annual Christmas parade – a gift to the community by the Harper Creek Optimist Club. Folks line the streets on a Saturday in November (typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving) to watch the procession of...
Veterans Helping Veterans in Battle Creek, the organization which cut the ribbon on the gift of a building at 209 East Michigan in summer 2025, has hit its stride helping veterans get set up in new residences after homelessness. Vice President Rick Stover returns to...
While its students were settling back into their school-year routines in September 2025, Lakeview School District announced a national honor for Minges Brook Elementary School: The ”America's Healthiest Schools” award from the Alliance for a Healthier...
West Michigan-based business Twinkle Holiday Lighting is again seeking a local veteran to receive a holiday light display installed on their home free of charge. Chuck Barnes, owner of Twinkle Holiday Lighting, returns to Community Matters to encourage nominations of...
Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a good day to give a boost to Battle Creek Central High School Athletics. Come to Lakeview Ford that day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and test drive a new Ford. When you do, Bearcats Athletics will receive $30 and the American Red Cross...
It was July 2010 when a rupture in Enbridge pipeline 6B spilled oil into Talmadge Creek near Marshall, which feeds into the Kalamazoo River. The result was a cleanup effort along 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River until 2012. Further dredging continued beyond that time....
Inspired by similar events in other counties, Calhoun County educators have planned a day-long professional development day for November 4, 2025. Community Matters spoke with Calhoun Intermediate School District Assistant Superintendent Carrie Johnson and Harper Creek...
Battle Creek Salvation Army Captains Mika and Grace Roinila return to Community Matters to look back at a record-breaking year of giving in 2024 – along with the plans to help local folks in need in 2025. That begins with a holiday and Red Kettle Campaign...
Community Matters debuts a new monthly events update presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)! In this update, Nick Buckley shares ideas for local events happening in October and November, 2025. Episode ResourcesFollow DBCZ on Facebook ABOUT COMMUNITY...
In September 2025, several organizations, residents and interested parties gathered for a summit on the state of housing in Battle Creek. It's all prompted by the view that there is not enough housing in the area. Lee Talmidge joins Community Matters to discuss...
