In their first interviews since Battle Creek Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing announced his retirement, he and successor Marcie Gilette talk through the priorities, partnerships, and resident input that will guide what comes next. Ted also reflects on his tenure in...
Your kid can do archery anywhere. The real question is whether they can look someone in the eye, handle a little boredom, and build friendships without a screen in their hand. Zach Klipsch, CEO of Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, talks to Community Matters to unpack...
The team behind Black Squirrel News is taking a cooperative approach to rebuilding trustworthy local reporting in Calhoun County through a volunteer-powered, community-led model. Jeremy Andrews, Nick Buckley and Lucy Hough talk to Community Matters about why news...
This time on Inside Calhoun County, Road Department Director Kristine Parsons discusses how the county shifts from a heavy winter response into pothole season and a packed summer construction schedule. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Road Department websiteCalhoun...
Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) returns to Community Matters for a spring legislative update. From keeping doctors licensed to keeping ambulances on the road, Frisbie discusses why legislative deadlines and court fights in Lansing could turn into real-world...
Folks may want to help their community, but may not know where to start or how to make it fit into a busy week. Kara Beer from the Battle Creek Area Chamber talks about Community Impact Day on May 13, a three-hour burst of hands-on service designed to create visible...
The Brass Band of Battle Creek recently landed a major invitation to perform at the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival in South Korea. Jerry Rose, Executive Director of the Brass Band Battle Creek, talks about how the invite came together, how the ensemble...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of...
This time, the BC CIty Connection Housing podcast visits with Executive Director Mike King from Habitat for Humanity in Calhoun County to break down how the program turns renters into homeowners through affordable payments, volunteer labor, and strong local...
Tornadoes in Michigan are no longer something only heard about in warm weather months. Calhoun County residents know the last few seasons have made that clear. Chandler Bos, Vice President of Michigan Storm Chasers, unpacks what it really takes to track severe...