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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 17, 2022 Battle Creek’s Charitable Union Director Teresa Allen talks about the three ways the organization offers clothing and other essentials to those in need in Battle Creek. She notes that in 2022, there has never been a higher demand for their assistance. Episode Resources Charitable Union websiteDonate to Charitable UnionCharitable Union donation location ABOUT …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the concept of the “enterprise zone” in the Foundation building in Battle Creek. The entrepreneurial concept paves the way for new social enterprises Episode Resources BCCF website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host …
First Aired December 10, 2022 While The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek has been providing helpful services for the homeless since 1956, Executive Director Daniel Jones tells Community Matters the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way to adapt and expand. Click to hear him also provide an understanding for the three general categories of …
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 …
First Aired October 22, 2022 Binder Park Zoo President and CEO Diane Thompson and Director of Marketing and Development Leslie Walsh reconnect with Richard. On the agenda: How the zoo roared back after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to offer new exhibits and experiences. One of them is SkyLark Ridge, billed as a ropes …
