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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 …
First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Robert Phillips notes the organization’s 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 …
First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke discusses the new city commission and vice-mayor, now officially sworn in and ready to focus on 2023 priorities. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek Mayor and Commission websiteMayor Mark Behnke website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community …
First Aired December 10, 2022 Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses First Step, Calhoun County’s behavioral health urgent care center opened in 2021. She also offers input on Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker’s perspectives about societal mental health issues overall. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe podcast series hosted by Richard PietSummit Pointe First Step: 5K Visit in …
First Aired November 12, 2022 Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Kim Carter and Communications Manager Nathan Hunt offer some post-pandemic perspectives on district goals. Episode Resources Battle Creek Public Schools websiteBCPS Bond Update informationAbout Battle Creek Public Schools ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused …
First Aired November 12, 2022 Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury gives her perspective on the challenges and progress the city has undertaken since she joined the city eight years ago. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager Office website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an …
First Aired November 5, 2022 PROGRAMMING NOTE: After this episode was recorded, the Battle Creek Christmas Parade, scheduled for November 19, 2022, was postponed due to expected inclement weather. Stephanie Cornish and her husband Zack are among the co-chairs of the 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade. They have picked up where Stephanie’s late father, Jim Demarest, …
First Aired November 5, 2022 On this episode of Community Matters, Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke offers his view on current and upcoming priorities for the city. Click to hear Mayor Behnke discuss safety, housing and more. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek Mayor and Commission websiteMayor Mark Behnke websiteVince Pavone discusses the intent of Community Matters …
