First Aired April 1, 2023 In the first of his periodic check-ins with Community Matters, Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44th District) discusses his impressions of the Ford BlueOval battery plant slated for the Marshall Megasite. He also discusses recent legislative action in...
First Aired April 1, 2023 In continuing coverage of the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan slated for the Marshall Megasite, Community Matters visits, this time, with Ford directly. In this episode, Ford Regional Government Affairs Manager Stephanie...
First Aired March 25, 2023 Jeremy Andrews with Battle Creek's Penetrator Events talks about The Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Fest set for April 15, 2023. He also talks about other events and their inspiration. Jeremy also talks about an upcoming co-op grocery...
First Aired March 25, 2023 Calhoun County dementia research and programming organization Miles for Memories plans its annual research update for April 25, 2023 at the Kool Family Community Center in Battle Creek. Lead volunteer Sherii Sherban discusses the intent of...
First Aired March 25, 2023 Calhoun County Board Vice Chair Steve Frisbie offers a periodic update on commission business on Community Matters. This time, he discusses an ordinance Calhoun County municipalities can elect to enact - or not. As well, he discusses...
First Aired March 18, 2023 In this discussion, Keiara Gladney with Goodwill Industries discusses the significant connection the organization plays with Battle Creek Central High School. Specifically, she discusses career readiness and summer work programs which...
First Aired March 18, 2023 One of the concerns about electric vehicles is for owners to have the same confidence in reliability they have with their gas-powered cars. Will we eventually be able to charge an EV just as quickly as we fill the tank with gas? In this...
First Aired March 18, 2023 Krista Trout-Edwards, executive director of the Calhoun County Land Bank, discusses a shift in recent years to fewer demolitions of derelict properties in the county. Instead, she says, they are focused on turning challenged properties...
First Aired March 11, 2023 Every month, Community Matters partners with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan to feature a pet available for adoption. Discussions also include a pet-related subject. In this episode, HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert...
First Aired March 11, 2023 The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce "Love Battle Creek" social media campaign brought its greatest participation ever in 2023. The nominating and voting for local businesses in 43 different categories - conducted online - ran from...
