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Community Matters has learned that the attorney for the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite has filed an application for leave of appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court. Not unexpected, the move is the last potential opportunity for the committee to get a court to see things its way as it relates to a …
Calhoun County is in good financial health and the latest professional audit and strong credit rating prove it. That’s the word from Board of Commissioners Chair Derek King. The county reported a ”AA” credit rating as issued by S&P Global Ratings, saying it ”affirms the county’s financial stability and ongoing commitment to responsible fiscal management.” …
In its first ”Drive 4 UR School” test drive event since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Ford in Battle Creek will connect Lakeview Schools robotics students with cash from Ford. The concept is simple: Show up, test drive a Ford and Lakeview Schools gets either $20 or $70. Why the difference? It depends on which car …
For the 13th time, Battle Creek’s Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) is readying for the annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln. Set for September 22, 2024 at Bailey Park, the tournament-style event brings teams formed by local businesses and organizations together with CIR participants. The teams play in front of local spectators, who …
Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury reached her ten-year anniversary in the position and decided to call it a career. In her first interview since announcing her retirement, Fleury reflects with Community Matters on her tenure, her future along with some perspective on what makes a strong city manager. Episode ResourcesCity of Battle Creek websiteBC …
Robin Bolz, founder of UnSilenced: Battle Creek Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, has no reservations sharing her story about abuse when she was a child and adolescent. That story includes resilience and the key involvement of one person who helped her turn her life around. Now, she wants to be that person for others – and wants …
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is observing its 50th anniversary with a block party outside its offices in downtown Battle Creek. The event is set for August 21, 2024 from 4-6 PM. BCCF President and CEO Mary Muliett and Vice-President Clovis Bordeaux visit Community Matters to invite listeners personally – and talk about the fun …
After pre-pandemic plans for a remodeled downtown hotel fell through, then COVID delays, Battle Creek’s iconic downtown hotel is set to begin a new life as a DoubleTree by Hilton. Battle Creek Unlimited Chairperson Erick Stewart and Economic Development Associate Heather Ignash join Community Matters to discuss the new project and how it is affecting …
