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As Thanksgiving 2024 approached, the City of Battle Creek bade farewell to its longest-serving city manager, Rebecca Fleury, who served 10 years in the position. While preparing this year-end look back at the final Community Matters visit with Fleury from August 2024, a published report from Williamson County, Tennessee reveals she was a finalist for …
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 …
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 …
The Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity returns to Community Matters for an update from Executive Director Michael King – including a shift in focus for the organization locally. King tells Community Matters five new Habitat homes going up in Urbandale are a signal of what’s to come in the area – which means a …
Dr. James Gandy, Summit Pointe medical director, returns to talk about men’s health. In particular, we asked Dr. Gandy to call to mind the top things he thinks of as it relates to men’s health. Here’s what he said. Episode ResourcesTiny Habits website Summit Pointe/First Step websiteMore Summit Pointe episodes The Summit Pointe podcast is a Livemic Communications production. For more …
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathy-Sue Vette announced her resignation from the panel, about half a year before her term ended. Vette did not file to run again. The District 3 vacancy will be filled by a resident of the district who applies and is selected by commissioners on June 6. That commissioner will …
In this Summit Pointe episode, our own Mindy Oisten – director of autism services – talks about the newly relocated autism center. Now situated at 155 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek, the Summit Pointe Autism Center offers added space and new programs – along with some dreams for further expansion. Episode ResourcesMore about the Summit …
Michigan 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters for an update on legislative activity. In particular, Lightner discusses the beginning of the state budget process. The state must pass a balanced budget by July 1 every year. Lightner serves as the minority vice chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee. Lightner also expresses …
