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First Aired November 19, 2022 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker speaks optimistically about a largely new staff of officers at the BCPD. He also offers a frank perspective on the role of mental illness-related calls the force deals with regularly. Episode Resources Battle Creek Police website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet …
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 …
By now, many Americans are familiar with the federal government-led effort to respond to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. CARES – also known as the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 provided economic assistance directly to Americans, small businesses and industries. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides …
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 …
First Aired October 29, 2022 Battle Creek’s Miles for Memories – a volunteer organization working to change the trajectory of those impacted by dementia locally – has helped make some significant technological advances. Specifically, the organization has worked with partners to develop a tech method to help someone with dementia safely return. Click to hear Sherii …
First Aired October 22, 2022 Calhoun County Clerk Kim Hinkley joins Richard to talk about her top three choices for what voters should know before Election Day. Episode Resources Calhoun County Clerk websiteCalhoun County Clerk elections pageMichigan Voter Information Center ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …
