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With the cancellation of the second meeting in November, the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 budget at a December meeting. As well, Calhoun County Board Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) – a seven-term incumbent on the panel – has announced his candidacy for the 44th District Michigan House of Representatives seat. …
As Stephanie Cornish and her crew of volunteers from the Harper Creek Optimist Club prepare for the annual Battle Creek Christmas Parade, she made a decision: Let the entrant count go for a bit and see how many actually come in. Speaking to Community Matters a week ahead of the November 18, 2023 parade date …
The following is a special Veteran’s Day 2023 crossover episode from Inside Calhoun County, the official podcast of Calhoun County, Michigan government. Find all Inside Calhoun County episodes here. Supporting Calhoun County veterans and their families is the goal of the Veterans Affairs office. In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, we learn from VA …
Back in episode 13 of Creating Dementia Solutions, Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin helped us learn that dementia may not be what might be going on with a loved one. In this episode, Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban elaborates, sharing an easy way to consider other potential ailments or conditions a loved one might be …
Summit Pointe Veteran Navigator Michele Pascoe and Battle Creek Veterans Administration Local Recovery Coordinator Russell Bell are both working to help area vets receive services to which they are entitled. But, as we learn from both of them, the partnership formed between the two organizations is often key to getting the job done. We also …
The Battle Creek Community Foundation will find a successor for a 30-year CEO in 2024, after Brenda Hunt retires After community listening sessions, the BCCF CEO Transition Committee has now formulated a job description and expects to interview and recommend finalists to the full board as the next steps in the process. BCCF Board Chair …
You have no doubt heard about concerned folks at home, worried about their loved ones in Israel and Gaza when war broke out in the fall of 2023. That made us wonder what a travel professional would say to someone who might want to travel to the region. In fact, what advice would a travel …
Calhoun County, Michigan Sheriff Steve Hinkley returns to Community Matters – this time to discuss Halloween safety. Hinkley encourages parents to take safety precautions and to help their children do the same. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …
