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First Aired June 17, 2023 Kimberly Holley continues to get her footing as Battle Creek’s first diversity, equity and inclusion officer – announced as such in December, 2022. She became the first person to step into such a role at the city and discusses the approach so far, as well as some perspective on diversity, …
Miles for Memories’ Sherii Sherban announces that the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has now been trained to assist with Miles for Memories ID bracelets. The ID Bracelet Program provides support for a person in the early stages of dementia to continue to be active. It allows emergency and medical info to be stored and accessed by emergency …
First Aired June 10, 2023 In recent days, Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority alerted the community to an uptick in accidental calls to 911 emergency response – somehow thought to be related to the relative ease the calls can be made from smart phones. CCCDA Executive Director Michael Armitage tells Community Matters a national 911 …
First Aired June 10, 2023 Binder Park Zoo President and CEO Diane Thompson and Marketing Manager Allie Stoddard talk about the zoo’s new season, the first full one for the new SkyLark Ridge – as well as two new animal faces visitors will see. Episode Resources More about the Southern Cassowary from BBC Wildlife MagazineMore …
First Aired June 10, 2023 The Battle Creek Public Schools announcement of a scholarship for graduates which can pay up to 100 percent of college tuition and fees for graduates has been met with much excitement. The program is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, whose program officer Megan Russell Johnson talks with Community Matters …
First Aired June 3, 2023 The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and Solid Waste and Recycling Department are teaming up to clean up illegal dump sites in the county. And, as Calhoun County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Sarah Lundy tells Community Matters, piecing together clues to find the illegal dumpers can be very fruitful. Illegal …
First Aired June 3, 2023 Set for July 15 and 16, 2023, the 30th Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour benefits Leila Arboretum. Tickets purchased in advance save a buyer $5 per ticket ($10). Tickets are $15 on the tour weekend. Garden Tour Chair Sue Stetler, volunteer Cyndi Minear and Leila Arboretum Society Executive Director Brett Myers …
First Aired June 3, 2023 The City of Battle Creek is asking residents to complete an online survey about city parks. Community input on the survey will help parks and recreation officials shape the next master plan. Battle Creek Recreation Director Duska Brumm discusses the details in this Community Matters segment, saying the online survey will be …
