The gathering of two families in a Calhoun County courtroom just before Thanksgiving 2024 brought an official end to the process of adoption for four children and their parents. It doesn't take long – just a few minutes of ceremonial speeches before Judge...
Certainly, many folks have heard businesses publicizing the discounts they offer to members of the military and veterans. But how does a person find a comprehensive list of them? The Marshall, Michigan-based Military Discount Society – a non-profit founded by...
The return of Wiggly Tail – a periodic episode featuring an adoptable pet from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan – brings us Uno. Uno is a gray and white tabby cat with big paws and a big personality. He's the cat who dispels the myth that...
After a two-year hiatus, Lakeview Ford Lincoln in Battle Creek will resume its on-the-lot Christmas tree sale to benefit the Battle Creek Optimist Club. Lakeview's Vince Pavone talks about the process of finding a tree supply, the impact to the community and the...
Those of you caring for someone – often a relative – may not even consider yourself a ”caregiver”. But, you are. As we learn in this episode from special guest Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners in Battle Creek, you may experience guilt if you give yourself some...
Did you know there are about 300 road miles the City of Battle Creek has to clear when it snows? That's just one fact among many in this BC City Connection episode with Field Services Superintendent Todd Gerber, who also discusses 'Snowtifications' meant to help keep...
For more than 40 years, the Harper Creek Optimist Club has supported the Battle Creek Christmas Parade. Except for the COVID-19 pandemic, that's been a consistent annual tradition many look forward to. Parade organizer Stephanie Cornish returns to Community...
Community Matters caught up with 44th District Representative-Elect Steve Frisbie less than a week after Election Day. At that point, results showed Frisbie having unseated Rep. Jim Haadsma by 58 votes. But, reports indicated an absentee ballot counting error was...
Plans for the building once known as the Kendall Center in Battle Creek will, once again, include a focus on education. The building was once the site of Western Michigan University's Battle Creek presence. Grand Valley State University's plans for the building as a...
The Calhoun County Treasurer's Office understands that when you are facing a potential property foreclosure, it is scary. This might cause the property owner to ”freeze” and not respond to outreach from the Treasurer's office. As we learn in this episode of Inside...