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First Aired May 13, 2023 Various events at local breweries and a beer tourbus are all part of Battle Creek Beer Week, May 15-20, 2023. Jeremy Andrews of Penetrator Events tells Community Matters about all that is planned. The event is a collaboration between Penetrator Events and the City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office. …
Miles for Memories volunteer Elizabeth Raleigh – life enrichment director and music therapist with the Calhoun County Care Facility – discusses the incredible effects of music on cognition. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events PageAll Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization …
First Aired May 6, 2023 The City of Battle Creek Water Division Director Perry Hart talks about the ongoing lead service water line replacements in the city. Specifically, he discusses the process utilized to assess water lines – including lines and meters in residents’ homes – as well as the important role residents play in …
First Aired May 6, 2023 Battle Creek Assistant City Manager for Community and Economic Development Ted Dearing talks to Community Matters about the city’s development priorities, downtown development and the ripple effects of the Ford BlueOval Battery Park slated for Marshall. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager’s Office websiteBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township, Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press …
First Aired April 29, 2023 Battle Creek Unlimited CEO Joe Sobieralski discusses the economic development organization’s new strategic plan, including a greater focus on community development. He also discusses progress on the downtown hotel renovation and other strategic progress. Episode Resources Battle Creek Unlimited website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns …
Miles for Memories volunteer and LifeCare Ambulance Vice President Steve Frisbie talks about “Help Home” technology – and how emergency responders embraced it. Then, they developed a process to make it work. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events PageAll Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES Miles For Memories is …
First Aired April 22, 2023 David Renkiewicz had been a successful businessman. But, he had a dream to become a radio talkshow host. He listened a lot; even called in to Battle Creek’s WBCK during some local shows. That was the start what led to a 16-year career on the air as “Live with Renk” …
First Aired April 22, 2023 In the latest update from Calhoun County Government, Commission Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie and Administrator Kelli Scott discuss: The purpose of the Board of Commissioners Equalization Session in April and the overall equalization process to determine property values. A continuing focus on road repairs in the county – particularly in smaller townships where a …
