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First Aired November 26, 2022 Calhoun County Board Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the main focus for commissioners in December 2022. As well, the Battle Creek Optimist Club and Lakeview Ford Lincoln plan their annual Christmas Tree sale. Brad Morris and Vince Pavone have details. Battle Creek Christmas Parade UpdateThe 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade was postponed in November due to …
First Aired: November 26, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Chief Bill Beaty, who assumed his position in October 2022, introduces himself to the community and discusses some important holiday fire safety tips. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and …
First Aired November 19, 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. Salvation Army corps officers in Battle Creek, Captains Mika and Grace Roinila, visited with Community Matters just ahead of the 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade. They …
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 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 …
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 …
