West Michigan-based business Twinkle Holiday Lighting is again seeking a local veteran to receive a holiday light display installed on their home free of charge. Chuck Barnes, owner of Twinkle Holiday Lighting, returns to Community Matters to encourage nominations of...
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...
NOTE: A hiring freeze implemented by the Trump Administration includes volunteers at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. However, this is viewed as temporary and the center is still accepting applications from prospective volunteers. Hundreds of people have committed...
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...
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 two...
Honoring those members who have served the United States through military service is something that happens every day, on many occasions. Veteran's Day, though, sets aside a special time for that recognition nationally. But how did that start? And how does it differ...
As part of the special Community Matters veterans observance ahead of Veteran's Day, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs office has some info for vets: You may qualify for disability benefits through the VA. And they are waiting to assist you in finding out. Click to...
In 2024, the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center marked its 100th anniversary. As part of the 2024 special Community Matters episode ahead of Veteran's Day, BCVA spokesperson Brian Pegouske looks back on the center's origins in Battle Creek. Episode...
November 22, 2024 is the deadline to nominate an area veteran to receive a professionally installed holiday light display on their home. Owner Chuck Barnes at Twinkle Holiday Lighting will, again this year, fulfill the wishes of the family of Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman,...
The Veterans Administration Battle Creek health care center is working alongside its counterparts across the country to engage with vets who may be having suicidal thoughts. Amanda Briggs coordinates local engagement efforts prompted by the national COMPACT Act, which...