EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 28 MIN
(Community Matters 183) Black Squirrel News Seeks to Rebuild Calhoun County Local Reporting
from Community Matters Calhoun County · host Richard Piet
The team behind Black Squirrel News is taking a cooperative approach to rebuilding trustworthy local reporting in Calhoun County through a volunteer-powered, community-led model. Jeremy Andrews, Nick Buckley and Lucy Hough talk to Community Matters about why news literacy matters now, how a co-op approach could fund long-term coverage, and how residents can help shape what gets reported. Episode ResourcesBlack Squirrel News 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.
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The team behind Black Squirrel News is taking a cooperative approach to rebuilding trustworthy local reporting in Calhoun County through a volunteer-powered, community-led model. Jeremy Andrews, Nick Buckley and Lucy Hough talk to Community Matters about why news literacy matters now, how a co-op approach could fund long-term coverage, and how residents can help shape what gets reported. Episode Resources Black Squirrel News Website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Rich...
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(Community Matters 183) Black Squirrel News Seeks to Rebuild Calhoun County Local Reporting
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