First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke discusses the new city commission and vice-mayor, now officially sworn in and ready to focus on 2023 priorities. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek Mayor and Commission websiteMayor...
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek's Charitable Union Director Teresa Allen talks about the three ways the organization offers clothing and other essentials to those in need in Battle Creek. She notes that in 2022, there has never been a higher demand for...
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the concept of the "enterprise zone" in the Foundation building in Battle Creek. The entrepreneurial concept paves the way for new social enterprises. Episode...
While The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek has been providing helpful services for the homeless since 1956, Executive Director Daniel Jones tells Community Matters the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way to adapt and expand. Click to hear him also provide an...
Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses First Step, Calhoun County's behavioral health urgent care center opened in 2021. She also offers input on Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker's perspectives about societal mental health issues overall.Episode...
First Aired November 26, 2022 Calhoun County Board Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the main focus for commissioners in December 2022. As well, the Battle Creek Optimist Club and Lakeview Ford Lincoln plan their annual Christmas Tree sale. Brad Morris and Vince Pavone...
First Aired: November 26, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Chief Bill Beaty, who assumed his position in October 2022, introduces himself to the community and discusses some important holiday fire safety tips. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet...
First Aired November 19, 2022 Salvation Army corps officers in Battle Creek, Captains Mika and Grace Roinilla, visited with Community Matters just ahead of the 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade. They discuss the assistance efforts of the Christmas Kettle campaign, a...
First Aired November 19, 2022 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker speaks optimistically about a largely new staff of officers at the BCPD. He also offers frank perspective on the role of mental illness-related calls the force deals with regularly.Episode Resources...
First Aired November 12, 2022 Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Kim Carter and Communications Manager Nathan Hunt offer some post-pandemic perspective on district goals. Episode Resources Battle Creek Public Schools websiteBCPS Bond Update informationAbout...
