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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

(Community Matters 179) Renaming Calhoun County's Justice Center to Honor a Local Judicial Pioneer

from Community Matters Calhoun County · host Richard Piet

Calhoun County is considering renaming the Calhoun County Justice Center to honor Mary S. Coleman, a local legal trailblazer who became the first woman elected to the Michigan Supreme Court and later the first woman Chief Justice. Judge John Hallasey explains why the name matters, how the decision process works, and how public input can shape what happens next. The County will have a public comment period until the end of March via the Calhoun County Website, after which the County Board or Commissioners will take up the discussion in MayEpisode ResourcesCalhoun County WebsiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun County is considering renaming the Calhoun County Justice Center to honor Mary S. Coleman, a local legal trailblazer who became the first woman elected to the Michigan Supreme Court and later the first woman Chief Justice. Judge John Hallasey explains why the name matters, how the decision process works, and how public input can shape what happens next. The County will have a public comment period until the end of March via the Calhoun County Website, after which the County Bo...

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