Ward 2 City Commission candidate Rochelle Hatcher discusses what she thinks neighborhoods are really asking for in Battle Creek and why housing, local history, and a real neighborhood grocery store matter to day-to-day life in a community. Episode Resources City of...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Carole Davenport talks about her vision to rebuild a city without leaving neighborhoods behind and how the choices made at the local level can shape whether working families can live with stability and dignity. Episode...
Incumbent Patrick O'Donnell discusses what he's learned as a Battle Creek City Commissioner, talks about what he views as a big success, and priorities if re-elected to represent Ward 3. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Battle Creek City Clerk Elections...
Battle Creek City Commission Ward 3 write-in candidate Diop Harris talks about why he's running after a previous, unsuccessful primary run for Congress earlier in 2026. Harris talks about why he sees local office as the place where the “everyday” issues that shape a...
Battle Creek City Commission at-large candidate Boonikka Herring talks about what pulled her back into the race after serving as Ward 3 commissioner during the pandemic and the issues she believes are priorities. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Battle...
Nick Buckley from the Downtown Battle Creek Zine highlights the festive and spooky fun to be had in Battle Creek this October. From local cemetery history exhibits to costume pub crawls, there's something for everyone in Battle Creek this fall. Episode...
This time on BC CIty Connection, Sarah Miller of the City of Battle Creek Purchasing Department breaks down how purchasing works so local and regional businesses can compete for city contracts with confidence. Sarah walks through BidNet Direct registration, bid...
This time on Inside Calhoun County, Michael Armitage from the Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority talks about what really happens after a call to 911 and why dispatch is the link that holds emergency response together. Download the Smart 911 app on your phone,...
Longtime Miles for Memories volunteer Pat Fosdick returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to shed light on a significant resource for caregivers in Calhoun County: The Miles for Memories Caregiver Retreat. Click to hear about the 2026 retreat – and if it's...
Former vice-mayor and commissioner Lynn Ward Gray joins Community Matters amid her most recent drive to become Battle Creek mayor. Gray discusses her view on leadership with integrity, transparency, and what real access looks like day to day. From affordable housing...