Even when Battle Creek residents might be immersed in winter activities, the city's Recreation Department is planning for warm weather fun – even when the snow is still flying. This time on the BC City Connection, Recreation Director Danielle Myrkle talks...
Would you expect to see a smoothie or other healthy choices on the menu at a high school concession stand? Probably not. But the Marshall High School basketball team snacks are including them. It's all part of a healthier eating initiative inspired by an Oaklawn...
After the November 2024 election, some voters in Calhoun County may be wanting to better understand the election process, given two recounts which took place. Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds Kimberly Hinkley returns to Inside Calhoun County to talk about...
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this episode, Deb Davis, who returned to the Board in...
Snow flurries and cold temperatures may be the norm when you are reading this, but the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office is ready to get vets thinking about summer. Director Aaron Edlefson tells Community Matters about the partnership between his office and the...
The beginning of a year can be full of resolutions, like more exercise or eating healthier. But what if you want to improve your mental health and, perhaps, be happier? We asked Summit Pointe Clinicians Carolyn and Ann to help us think about how we might get started...
A survey seeking input from Battle Creek city residents will be open until January 30, 2025. A December, 2024 deadline was extended by city officials in order to give more time for residents to comment about neighborhoods, housing and other focuses. In this episode,...
Chronicler of local history Michael Delaware – whose local spotlights are found in his books, his podcast and through his involvement with the Battle Creek Regional History Museum – joins Community Matters in this update. Hear more about the museum, Battle...
As Thanksgiving 2024 approached, the City of Battle Creek bade farewell to its longest-serving city manager, Rebecca Fleury, who served 10 years in the position. While preparing this year-end look back at the final Community Matters visit with Fleury from August 2024,...
We're pretty excited about the accomplishments made at Summit Pointe and First Step in 2024. That has us staunchly focused on what's to come in 2025. In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich reflects on some of the finish lines crossed in 2024 and the momentum we...