This time on Wiggly Tail, meet Scottie, a sweet, high-energy young “Basset Doodle” at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Carrie Bammer, Animal Care Manager at HSSCM, talks about the ideal home for Scotty and shares an adoption update on previously featured...
This is the fifth and final in a series of interviews shedding light on The Haven of Rest's mission and programs ahead of its annual Roofsit fundraiser. The Haven marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. Sheree talks about how incarceration led to losing housing, months of...
This is the fourth in a series of interviews shedding light on The Haven of Rest's mission and programs ahead of its annual Roofsit fundraiser. The Haven marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. Rebecca, a Haven of Rest Case Manager, talks about losing housing while...
Rep. Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) returns to Community Matters to discuss plans to eliminate the state portion of property taxes and what it could mean for homeowners, schools, and local services. Frisbie also discusses the need for budget transparency and why...
A single caring adult can change a life, but only if they know what to do after the inspirational moment passes. Dr. B. Donta Truss, Vice President of Enrollment, Development, and College Futures at Grand Valley State University, discusses the upcoming Black Boys and...
This is the second in a series of interviews shedding light on The Haven of Rest's mission and programs ahead of its annual Roofsit fundraiser. The Haven marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. Erika Bradshaw, a Haven of Rest Board Member whose great-grandparents...
This is the second in a series of interviews shedding light on The Haven of Rest's mission and programs ahead of its annual Roofsit fundraiser. The Haven marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. A lot of people talk about homelessness like it’s a single problem with a...
A dog that can change a life doesn’t happen by accident and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight. Anne Barea, Chair of the Board at Paws With A Cause and a certified dog trainer, explains how a tiny puppy grows into a custom-trained assistance dog for someone living...
A free afternoon outside can do more for a family than another packed schedule, and that’s the heart of Trailblaze Family Adventure Day at Kimball Pines Park. Mark Lelle from the Calhoun County Trailway Alliance lays out what’s happening on June 6 and why this “just...
The Downtown Battle Creek Zine is back to outline a stacked June calendar proving Battle Creek and the surrounding area are anything but quiet once summer hits. Nick Buckley highlights family friendly events, local traditions, and the best ways to stay plugged into...