Battle Creek News

(Community Matters 19) Humane Society Implements Procedure Changes After COVID

February 18, 2023 by Richard Piet

First Aired February 18, 2023 Richard visits with Jessica Gilbert, executive director of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan – where the COVID-19 pandemic brought some changes in procedure. Some of those changes have lasted beyond the pandemic. Episode Resources HSSCM websiteHSSCM Volunteer ProgramMore Community Matters ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to …

(Community Matters 12) Sheriff Implores Safety on NYE, Discusses Mental Health Effects on the Jail

December 31, 2022 by Richard Piet

First Aired December 31, 2022 in his first interview with Community Matters, Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley takes the opportunity to encourage safety on New Year\’s Eve – and while ice fishing. As well, he discusses the effects of the mental health crisis on the Calhoun County Jail. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff\’s Department websiteCalhoun County …

(Community Matters 11) A Visit with Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity

December 24, 2022 by Richard Piet

First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Robert Phillips notes the organizations accomplishments in 2022 as well as a look at what is to come. Episode Resources Battle Creek Habitat websiteBattle Creek Habitat ReStoreBattle Creek Habitat ReStore location ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community …

(Community Matters 2) Top Three Priorities at Battle Creek Unlimited

October 15, 2022 by Richard Piet

First Aired October 15, 2022 Battle Creek Unlimited’s Joe Sobieralski talks with Richard about the top 3 priorities for Battle Creek at BCU right now – including the new Battle Creek Doubletree hotel remodeling project. Episode Resources Battle Creek Podcasts: www.battlecreekpodcast.comBattle Creek Unlimited websiteBattle Creek Enquirer story about Viking CivesViking Cives websiteBattle Creek Enquirer story about Duncan Aviation expansionDuncan Aviation websiteBattle Creek Enquirer story about …

(Community Matters 1) What is the Goal of ‘Community Matters’?

October 8, 2022 by Richard Piet

First Aired October 8, 2022 In the debut episode of Battle Creek’s “Community Matters” program, Lakeview Ford’s Vince Pavone discusses why he is opening his own wallet to support community-related radio and podcast interviews. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on …