Community Matters expands its usual local conversations to include some with candidates running for various offices in 2024. Paige Katsarsky-Smith, who grew up in Battle Creek, is the mother of young children and seeks an at-large seat on the Battle Creek City...
Community Matters expands its usual local conversations to include some with candidates running for various offices in 2024. Attorney and Kalamazoo Democrat Jessica Swartz sees an opportunity for gains for her party after redistricting that has resulted in what's now...
Community Matters expands its usual local conversations to include some with candidates running for various offices in 2024. Battle Creek City Commission Ward 2 candidate John Kenefick has run unsuccessfully for the same post several times. That has not deterred him...
In this special double-episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, founder and lead volunteer Sherii Sherban joins Richard to discuss the idea of dementia prevention. Imagine that a significant portion of dementia cases could be delayed – or even prevented – by targeting...
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...
Community Matters expands its usual local conversations to include some with candidates running for various offices in 2024. Appointed to the District 3 Calhoun County Commission seat after the resignation of Kathy-Sue Vette in 2024, Republican and real estate...
African Americans and other minorities are underserved when it comes to mental health services and resources. That's why the ”Flip the Script” campaign is working to target those groups – and anyone who might be held back from breaking through the barriers of improved...
Modern voting in Battle Creek means there are multiple options to cast your ballot: Early voting, absentee ballot or on Election Day. But, before your ballot is cast, there are important things to know. In this episode of BC City Connection, Battle Creek City Clerk...
Community Matters expands its usual local conversations to include some with candidates running for various offices in 2024. Republican Rep. Sarah Lightner, Michigan's 45th District representative, joins Community Matters during the campaign to reflect since first...
Absentee voting. Early voting. Voting on Election Day. it's all possible in Calhoun County! But, as Calhoun County Clerk/Register of Deeds Kim Hinkley points out, there are important things to know before you choose and go ahead with your voting plans. In this episode...