A planned meet-and-greet in April 2025 was supposed to give Battle Creek residents a chance to meet the finalists for the city manager who will succeed Rebecca Fleury, who retired in the fall of 2024. That event was abruptly cancelled when one of the candidates...
When thinking about military appreciation observances during the month of May, you may think first of Memorial Day. While that is certainly true, we learn in this Community Matters discussion there are a lot more observances which constitute what is referred to as...
Participation in jury service is a supportive function citizens provide in a free society. But, it can be intimidating for some – and the process may not be clear. Calhoun County 37th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Sarah Lincoln provides perspective – and...
Calhoun County does not generally have a significant amount of reported incidents of wrong-way drivers. But, many other counties do – particularly in higher-populated areas. That's the word from Calhoun County Sheriff's Department Lt. Curtis Smith....
Battle Creek's annual tradition – the Community Prayer Breakfast – seeks to bring all denominations together for a morning of inspiration and motivation. In its 43rd year, the longtime coordinator of the event, Helen Royal, joins Community Matters to talk about...
In this Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, Lacy and Jessica join Community Matters to talk about three big things: Whisker Mixer Fundraiser: The annual event is a major fundraiser for the HSCCM. Donations still accepted. Work at...
FireKeepers Casino Hotel has evolved from a gaming institution to include a upscale hotel tower. Then another. Today, FireKeepers CEO Frank Tecumseh shares with Community Matters some perspective on how far the facility has come, as well as the overall...
Every spring, Calhoun County dementia education organization Miles for Memories facilitates an information session with Michigan State University researchers meant to update attendees on research and other news about the disease. The 2025 event is set for Tuesday, May...
Voters in Emmett Township will decide on May 6, 2025 whether to continue support of a millage Supervisor Tracy Myers says will help pay for new emergency equipment. Myers tells Community Matters it is an effort to save funds for new public safety vehicles and other...
In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Lancet includes addressing depression as one of those potential...