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(Community Matters 187) How One Night Of Giving Helps Keep the Lights On at S.A.F.E. Place

(Community Matters 187) Senior Expo Makes Help Easier To Find

(Community Matters 187) Get Your Colon Rollin With A 5K And Car Show

(Community Matters 186) Battle Creek Consolidates Voting Precincts Ahead of May 2026 Election

(Community Matters 186) An Annual Spring Morning of Prayer and Unity Returns in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 186) Your Guide To The 2026 Battle Creek Farmers Market

(Community Matters 181) DBCZ May 2026 Events Update

(Community Matters 185) Disc Golf Event to Benefit Lakeview Marching Band

(Community Matters 185) Mayor: Longer Terms Could Mean Better City Policy In Battle Creek

(Community Matters 184) Celebrating Youth Art with the Battle Creek Optimist Club

(Community Matters 184) Fun, Food and Philanthropy: An Evening to Support Charitable Union

(Community Matters 184) A Talk with Battle Creek's New Fire Chief

(Community Matters 183) Inside Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center And How Camp Changes Kids

(Community Matters 183) Black Squirrel News Seeks to Rebuild Calhoun County Local Reporting

(Community Matters 182) The Brass Band Of Battle Creek to Perform in South Korea This August

(Community Matters 182) Impact Day: Pick A Project And Make A Local Difference

(Community Matters 182) Legislative Update: Could Property Taxes Really be Eliminated?

(Community Matters 181) Not Just Entertainment: Michigan Storm Chasers Help Residents Stay Safe and Informed

(Community Matters 181) DBCZ April 2026 Events Update

(Community Matters 180) Cereal City Rotary's Book to Help Kids Understand Diabetes

(Community Matters 180) Vets Affairs Update; 'Wall That Heals' to Return to Battle Creek

(Community Matters 180) A New Voice For Kids In Court in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 179) Committee For Marshall Attorney: Supreme Court Decision has Greater Impact for Future Michigan Development

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

(Community Matters 179) Meet Wendell And a Health Checklist for Your Pets this Spring

(Community Matters 178) Ford/MAEDA Attorney: Cannot See Supreme Court Granting Leave in Marshall Case

(Community Matters 178) Mayor: Legal Turbulence Around BlueOval Project Is Still the “Best Problem” to Have

(Community Matters 177) More Road Construction Coming Soon to Marshall, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

(Community Matters 177) Plan Ahead When Traveling to Detroit Metro Airport for the Next Few Years

(Community Matters 177) There's More to Do at Willard Library Than Just Check Out Books

(Community Matters 177) DBCZ Events Report March 2026

(Community Matters 176) One Step Closer to a New and Improved Way to Manage Healthcare for Veterans

(Community Matters 176) State Budget Talk and a Legislative Update with Sarah Lightner

(Community Matters 175) Four Former Michigan Governors on One Stage... A Conversation About Civility in Politics

(Community Matters 175) Your Voice Matters When It Comes to Updating the Housing Master Plan in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 174) A Busy Winter for Snow Plows in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 174) A Nickel for Your Thoughts... How Does Discontinuing the Penny Affect You?

(Community Matters 174) Wiggly Tail: Meet Roger! And How to Keep Your Dog Safe on their Snowy Walks

(Community Matters 169) DBCZ Events Report February 2026

(Community Matters 173) Snow Days, Incentivizing Attendance and Education from Cradle to College, an Update from Battle Creek Public Schools

(Community Matters 173) An Step Forward in a Different Type of Aircraft Landing at the Battle Creek Airport

(Community Matters 172) A New Program Designed to Help Underserved Communities Improve Their Financial Literacy

(Community Matters 172) Ride Calhoun's Public Transit Model is Rolling - and Modernizing

(Community Matters 171) A Calhoun County Partnership Designed to Get Teens Talking About Youth Violence Prevention

(Community Matters 171) After Fifty Years, Scene Magazine Will Publish Final Issue

(Community Matters 170) A Peak Behind the Scenes of the Battle Creek Battle Jacks with General Manager Sam Connell

(Community Matters 170) Sharing Spaces, Sharing Goals: A Conversation about Racial Healing in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 169) DBCZ Events Report January 2026

(Community Matters 169) What's Ahead for the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners in 2026 with Board Chair Derek King

(Community Matters 169) Ford Funding Over $1.3 Million Toward Community Projects Throughout Calhoun County

(Community Matters 168) A Year of Transition for Battle Creek and a Look Ahead to 2026

(Community Matters 168) Direct Primary Care: Is It Right for You?

(Community Matters 167) Work Project Funds and a 2025 Legislative Review with Rep. Steve Frisbie...Plus a Look Ahead to 2026

(Community Matters 167) Recycling Isn't Just for Cans and Plastic...You Can Recycle Fabric and Shoes Too!

(Community Matters 166) Wiggly Tail: Meet Milton! And What Happens When There are Too Many Pets in the Home

(Community Matters 166) The SHARE Center: Helping the Homeless Fight Addiction and Mental Health Issues

(Community Matters 165) Christmas Trees and What's Ahead for Ford Cars in 2026

(Community Matters 165) Battle Creek Fire Department is Partnering with the Salvation Army to Support their Holiday Toy Drive

(Community Matters 165) Come Enjoy The Gifts of Christmas with the Cereal City Concert Band

(Community Matters 165) Appeals Court Asking for Further Input in Marshall Zoning Case

(Community Matters 165) Help Make the Holiday Brighter for Youth Center Residents by Contributing to the 2025 Angel Tree

(Community Matters 164) Battle Creek Police and the Marine Corp Partner in Stuff the Truck Holiday Toy Drive

(Community Matters 164) The Best Brass Musicians in the World Return to Battle Creek for a Special Holiday Concert

(Community Matters 164) Battle Creek Native Diop Harris Has Big Plans to Give Back to His Community as the Newly Selected Peter J. Christ Leadership Fellow

(Community Matters 164) The Arc of Calhoun County Continues to Evolve to Help People with Disabilities Thrive in their Community

(Community Matters 164) DBCZ Events Report December 2025

(Community Matters 163) One Year Later: DoubleTree Hotel Reflects on a Successful First Year of Operating in Downtown Battle Creek

(Community Matters 163) United Way South Central Michigan Launches New Community Connect Online Platform to Help Residents Engage Locally

(Community Matters 162) Local Food Bank Presses On Amid Situational Roller Coaster

(Community Matters 162) Summit Pointe Concerned How Potential Statewide CMH Changes Will Affect Care

(Community Matters 162) Wiggly Tail: Gadget Wants to Bring his Big Fluff of Floof to Your House

(Community Matters 161) Battle Creek Christmas Parade is Growing in Popularity

(Community Matters 161) Vets Organization Sees Successes, Challenges After Gift of New Building

(Community Matters 161) Lakeview Schools Honor Alumni While Elementary Receives 'America's Healthiest' Award

(Community Matters 160) Cash for Bearcats Athletics on November 8 at Lakeview Ford

(Community Matters 160) Local Veteran Nominees Sought for Free Home Holiday Light Display

(Community Matters 159) 15 Years Later: Marshall Oil Spill Influences Enbridge Protocols, Culture and Community Involvement

(Community Matters 159) Calhoun County Educators Plan First-Ever Day of Professional Development

(Community Matters 159) Salvation Army Kicks Off Holiday Campaign November 7

(Community Matters 159) DBCZ Events Report October-November 2025

(Community Matters 158) Commission Walks the Tightrope of Housing Needs in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Rep. Steve Frisbie's View from the GOP House

(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Democratic Sen. Sean McCann's View from the Senate

(Community Matters 157) Project Connect and Veterans Affairs Stand Down Set for October 17

(Community Matters 157) Know These Three Things Before Diving Into Medicare Open Enrollment

(Community Matters 157) Deer and Snow, Oh My! Advice from Lakeview Ford Collision Center

(Community Matters 156) GVSU Battle Creek Brings Veterans Entrepreneur Lab to Town

(Community Matters 156) Battle Creek Benefits from Federal Funds for VA Medical Center Upgrades

(Community Matters 155) Final Push for Food Donations at Lakeview Ford

(Community Matters 155) Wiggly Tail: Salah is a Chill Dog, Just Like Her Brother Scout

(Community Matters 155) Committee for Marshall Attorney: 'We Win'

(Community Matters 154) Opioid Settlement Grant to Aid The Alano Club of Battle Creek

(Community Matters 154) Life Recovery Programs at The Haven Receive Opioid Grant Funds

(Community Matters 153) Charitable Idea in Calhoun County? EncourageBC! Could Help

(Community Matters 153) 'Success Coach' Helping Local Employees Be Better Workers

(Community Matters 152) BCCF Begins Strategy and Visioning Process

(Community Matters 152) 9th Annual Bearcat Tailgate Continues Educational Support at BCPS

(Community Matters 152) One Year and Counting: DBCZ is Growing

(Community Matters 152) Battle Creek's AccessVision is Ready to Help You Realize Your TV Show Dreams

(Community Matters 151) Frisbie Talks Michigan Budget Just Ahead of House Passage

(Community Matters 151) Battle Creek's Next Downtown Market is Nearly Open

(Community Matters 151) Marshall Historic Home Tour Marks 60 Years

(Community Matters 150) Back to School: Lakeview Schools Excited for New Year, But Echo Others Over State Budget

(Community Matters 150) Back to School: Pennfield Schools Begins New Year Reflecting on Bond, Concerned About State Budget

(Community Matters 150) Wiggly Tail: Looking for a Chill Dog? Scout's Your Guy

(Community Matters 149) Nominations for Sustained Community Service Toward Older Adults Accepted in Battle Creek Until August 21

(Community Matters 149) Battle Creek Biggby Stores Team Up to Support High School Marching Bands

(Community Matters 149) Jim Haadsma Seeks a Return to 44th District House District - Here's Why

(Community Matters 148) Starr Commonwealth Program to Lift Up Stalled Young Lives Gains Momentum

(Community Matters 148) SAFE Place Opens Marshall Location to Better-Reach Those Who Need Them

(Community Matters 147) Mayor, Vice-Mayor: Listen for These Things at City Manager Candidates Meet-and-Greet

(Community Matters 147) McCann Calls Huizenga Seat 'Vulnerable', Announces Candidacy

(Community Matters 147) European Concert Finished, Concert Band Now Welcomes New Conductor

(Community Matters 146) HUD Cuts Haven of Rest $90K Grant, Threatens 'Life Recovery Programs'

(Community Matters 146) BCPD: If 'Federal Agents' Demand Payment on the Phone, It's a Scam

(Community Matters 145) Officials Urging Safety on the Water After More than 30 Michigan Drownings by July 4

(Community Matters 145) Local Voices Help Change Production Tax Language in 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

(Community Matters 144) Mini Golf for a Mega Cause: Battle Creek Salvation Army

(Community Matters 144) Battle Creek: Watershed Photo Contest and DPW Open House

(Community Matters 144) Community Football Game Pits Young Players Against First Responders

(Community Matters 143) Veteran Resource Center in Battle Creek to Open in Former Homeless Shelter Building

(Community Matters 143) Making Hay (and Fixing Roads) While the Sun Shines in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 143) Wiggly Tail: As Morris Proves, Adopted Humane Society Pets Sometimes Find Sanctuary Back at the Shelter

(Community Matters 142) Here's What's New at the 2025 BC Field of Flight

(Community Matters 142) Carter: Fiscal Responsibility is Behind Kellogg Prep Move to BC Central

(Community Matters 142) One Year and Counting, BCCF's Muliett Checks In

(Community Matters 140) Marshall Update: Master Plan, Building Rehabs, Fountain Updates, BlueOval and More

(Community Matters 140) From Veterans Affairs to City Affairs: Springfield City Manager Aaron Edlefson

(Community Matters 140) Binder Park Zoo Celebrates its 50th Season

(Community Matters 139) United Way Watching Fundraising and Poverty Data with Concern

(Community Matters 139) Legislative Update: Frisbie on Volunteer EMS Tax Relief, Budget Wrangling, BlueOval, Policy Conference and More

(Community Matters 138) Time for Another Grrrrreat National Cereal Fest in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 138) Calhoun County CVB Leader Reflects on Award, Local Tourism

(Community Matters 138) Expanded 'Del Shannon Weekend' Happens in his Adopted Hometown of Battle Creek

(Community Matters 137) Southwest Michigan Native Aims to be Michigan's Next Governor

(Community Matters 137) EPA Grant for Calhoun County Land Bank Can Move the Needle on Brownfields

(Community Matters 136) Finding the Right Battle Creek City Manager Candidates is Taking Longer than Expected

(Community Matters 136) May is Military Appreciation Month - Which Means Several Things

(Community Matters 136) Attention Seniors: This Expo is for You

(Community Matters 135) 43rd Community Prayer Breakfast Sets Another Inspirational Tone

(Community Matters 135) What to Do When a Wrong-Way Driver is Coming at You

(Community Matters 135) Wiggly Tail: Pets Like Sophie Supported by Dedicated Staff - Maybe You?

(Community Matters 134) FireKeepers CEO Shares Updates on the Future (and How They Remodel Rooms Without Disturbing Guests)

(Community Matters 134) MSU Docs Return to Battle Creek to Provide Update on Dementia Research

(Community Matters 134) May 6 Ballot Question Seeks to Help Emmett Township Sock Away Money for Future Public Safety Needs

(Community Matters 133) New Dark Horse Owner Talks Craft Beer, Expansion in Marshall and BBQ Fundraiser for MACS

(Community Matters 133) House Judiciary Chair, Fentanyl, Roads and BlueOval: Update from Rep. Sarah Lightner

(Community Matters 133) Adversity Sparks Passion to Help Others for Local Couple

(Community Matters 132) BCPS Update: No-Tax-Increase Bond, New School Opening, Listening Tour and Department of Education

(Community Matters 132) 'Movers for Moms' Helps Those Escaping Domestic Violence, Trafficking in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 132) May 9 Concert to Benefit Trinity Community Development and Neighborhood Center

(Community Matters 131) BCU CEO Not Too Concerned if Road Repairs Take Money from Economic Development

(Community Matters 131) You Won't Have to Travel to Austria to Hear this Battle Creek Band's European Concert

(Community Matters 130) A Career as a Firefighter is Waiting in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 130) Haadsma: House GOP Roads Plan Blows '$3.1B Hole' in Michigan Budget

(Community Matters 130) Measles and Flu Prevention Steps Underutilized in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 129) POSTPONED: Meet BC City Manager Finalists April 9

(Community Matters 129) BCPD Offering Police Academy Scholarships for Approved Applicants

(Community Matters 129) Wiggly Tail: Energetic Tally Wants all Your Attention - and Room for Zoomies

(Community Matters 128) Plan for Beckley Road Corridor Will Likely Reduce Parking, Add Housing

(Community Matters 128) More Demand - and Funding Uncertainty - at South Michigan Food Bank

(Community Matters 127) Future Community Leaders: Battle Creek Community Foundation is Looking for You

(Community Matters 127) Mom/Son Birthday Challenge to Raise Funds for Lions Football Campers in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 127) Battle Creek STARBASE Closure Tied Up in Washington Budget Wrangling

(Community Matters 127) Tariffs are 'Negotiating Tactic' BC Businessman Says

(Community Matters 126) Dearing Discusses BC City Manager Search, Beckley Road Study, River Naturalization and More

(Community Matters 126) Rep. Steve Frisbie Plans Battle Creek Listening Tour in March

(Community Matters 125) Things to Watch in Battle Creek in 2025

(Community Matters 125) Drawdown Brings A Big Payout and Honors Dedicated Harper Creek Optimist

(Community Matters 124) Coming Soon: Battle Creek's Downtown Market and Eatery

(Community Matters 124) Wiggly Tail: Once Severely Injured, Bagel is Ready to Find his Family

(Community Matters 123) Volunteers Help the World Go Round at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center

(Community Matters 123) Non Sequitur: Jewelry Trends and Calhoun County Road Repairs

(Community Matters 122) Restauranteur: Wait Staff Want Tip Wages to Stay Where They Are

(Community Matters 122) Attorney: There's Reason to be More Confident Supreme Court will Take Up Marshall Case

(Community Matters 122) Vote for Final Ten Battle Creek Snowplow Names Before February 21, 2025

(Community Matters 122) Master Plan Progress Moves Forward in Marshall

(Community Matters 121) Attention Contractors: The Calhoun County Land Bank Needs You

(Community Matters 121) Firefighting Educator Sheds Light on How Wildfires are Fought

(Community Matters 120) Frisbie Talks ESTA, Tipped Wage and More Just Ahead of House Vote

(Community Matters 120) Wiggly Tail: Spirited Bosco Brings a Full-On Kitten Experience

(Community Matters 119) Group Tests Healthy Eating Choices at Marshall Basketball Concession Stand

(Community Matters 118) Talking Local History with Michael Delaware of the BC Regional History Museum

(Community Matters 118) Attention Calhoun County Vets: Now is the Time to Plan Your 2025 Battle Jacks Outing

(Community Matters 117) Deadline Extended for BC Community Input Survey

(Community Matters 116) While Retiring from BC, Fleury was Finalist for Top Admin in Nashville Suburb

(Community Matters 115) Haadsma: Clerk Communicated More with Frisbie during Recount, Canvass

(Community Matters 115) BlueOval Salaried Hiring Underway; Resume Portal Open

(Community Matters 114) Sick Time, Tipped Wage Changes Have Michigan Small Business Group Concerned

(Community Matters 114) KCC Seeks Aspiring Entrepreneurs for 'Bootcamp'

(Community Matters 113) Battle Creek Residents: The City Needs your Input before January 30, 2025

(Community Matters 113) Eight Years Running, Battle Creek Gets Grant to Deal with Lead Hazards

(Community Matters 113) Concert Band Plans Music, Fundraisers as Europe Trip Gets Closer

(Community Matters 112) Small Business Saturday: Enticements to Shop Downtown - and Maybe Open a Business

(Community Matters 112) Adoption Day: Just Like That - Four Kids Becomes Six

(Community Matters 112) Judge: Adoption Day Brings the Beginning of the Next Phase for Parents and Kids

(Community Matters 111) Local Group Seeks to Make it Easier to Find Businesses Offering Military Discounts

(Community Matters 111) Christmas Trees and EVs: An Update from Lakeview Ford

(Community Matters 111) Wiggly Tail: Uno is One Sweet Cat

(Community Matters 110) A Battle Creek Tradition: The Christmas Parade

(Community Matters 110) For Frisbie, Election 'Ups and Downs' Came After Election Day

(Community Matters 110) GVSU Aiming to Open 'Innovation Hub' in 2025

(Community Matters 109) The Origins of Veteran's Day and Honoring Vets

(Community Matters 109) Do you Qualify for Veterans Disability Benefits?

(Community Matters 109) Looking Back 100 Years at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center

(Community Matters 109) Deadline November 22 to Nominate a Veteran to Win Holiday Lights on their Home

(Community Matters 108) Non-Profit Will Sell Battle Creek Building, but Remain Committed to the Community

(Community Matters 107) Battle Creek's Downtown Landmark Hotel is Back - all Shiny and New!

(Community Matters 106) Marshall Schools Listen, Tweak Bond Request for November Ballot

(Community Matters 106) Wine Tasting Event to Fuel Sunrise Rotary Community Giving

(Community Matters 105) Charitable Union Readies to Meet Cold Weather, Holiday Needs

(Community Matters 104) Lindsey: Marshall Case Won't Tick Enough Boxes for Supreme Court

(Community Matters 104) MDOT to Finish I-94 Construction in Calhoun County Early

(Community Matters 103) Wiggly Tail: Rocket Lives Up to his Name

(Community Matters 102) A School Board Meeting - Times Four - in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 102) The Voices Behind the Downtown Battle Creek Zine

(Community Matters 102) One Familiar Event and one New Event to Support Miles for Memories

(Community Matters 101) Battle Creek VA Working to Improve Veteran Suicide 'Epidemic'

(Community Matters 101) Preparations for Seasonal Uptick in Respiratory Illnesses

(Community Matters 101) BREAKING: Marshall Committee Takes Referendum-Zoning Case to Supreme Court

(Community Matters 100) Meet Battle Creek's New City Attorney William Kim

(Community Matters 100) With Charitable Giving Down, United Way Aims for a Turnaround

(Community Matters 99) BCPS Superintendent: Attendance is Critical

(Community Matters 99) Board Chair Touts Clean Audit, Good Finances in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 99) Ford Test Drive Event September 14 Benefits Lakeview Schools

(Community Matters 99) Wiggly Tail: Easygoing Chai Seeks Her Forever Family

(Community Matters 98) Fresh off City Attorney Search, BC Commission will seek new City Manager

(Community Matters 98) No Summer Vacation for Construction Crews at Pennfield Schools

(Community Matters 98) Calling All Kickball Teams to Support Battle Creek's CIR!

(Community Matters 97) Battle Creek's Rebecca Fleury on her Decision to Retire

(Community Matters 97) Targeting Human Trafficking in Calhoun County, Organization Founder Shares her own Story

(Community Matters 96) BCCF Invites Everyone to 50th Anniversary Block Party Celebration

(Community Matters 96) Battle Creek City Staff Bring 'Services on the Go' to Neighborhoods

(Community Matters 95) Former McCamly Plaza Hotel Almost Ready for its New Life

(Community Matters 95) Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Shifts from Renos to New Builds

(Community Matters 95) August 9 Mini Golf Outing to Benefit Battle Creek Salvation Army

(Community Matters 94) Marshall MotorFest Celebrates Cars, Old and New

(Community Matters 94) 43rd Annual Red Barns Spectacular (and 1000 Cars!) Returns to Gilmore Car Museum

(Community Matters 94) More Road Funding Agreements for Townships in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 93) Early Voting Returns for August Primary in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 93) Battle Creek Seeks Applicants for Community Oversight Board

(Community Matters 93) Back to School Starts in July at Charitable Union (and they Need You!)

(Community Matters 92) Better Understanding BCATS - the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study

(Community Matters 92) Wiggly Tail: Saffron is Proof, Despite Best Efforts, Some Adopted Pets Return to the Shelter

(Community Matters 92) Wednesdays are Getting Wilder in July at Binder Park Zoo

(Community Matters 91) Can you Tell a Fake Bill from a Real One?

(Community Matters 91) Marshall Surveys Voters after $90M Bond Fails

(Community Matters 90) Committee Lawyer Sees Wins Among Appeals Court Loss

(Community Matters 90) County Board: King Returns as Chair; Morehart Appointed

(Community Matters 89) BCPD Considers Extra Patrols an Educational Opportunity

(Community Matters 89) Appellate Court Leaves Marshall Committee with a Decision to Make

(Community Matters 89) Marshall Mayoral Candidate Shares Why He's Running

(Community Matters 89) Battle Creek Farm Won't Be the Only AgriEnergy Center for Consumers Energy

(Community Matters 88) MAEDA Lawyer: Mediation Would be Good, but Supreme Court More Likely in Megasite Case

(Community Matters 88) New CM Segment will Focus on Veterans

(Community Matters 87) MDOT Discusses Options for Road Upgrades in Marshall

(Community Matters 87) Wiggly Tail: Lady Plans to Fight Heartworm, Find a New Home

(Community Matters 87) Gray's on Deck Uses Baseball to Teach Kids Life Lessons

(Community Matters 86) New CEO Mary Muliett Getting Settled at Battle Creek Community Foundation

(Community Matters 86) Celebrating Cereal: National Cereal Fest 2024

(Community Matters 85) Committee Lawyer Preps for June 6 Appeals Hearing: 'We Think We Will Win'

(Community Matters 85) Vette Resigns; County Board to Choose New Chair June 6

(Community Matters 85) Consider Trimming Large Trees to Help Mitigate Damage in Severe Weather

(Community Matters 84) 2024 Senior Expo Boasts Record Number of Vendors

(Community Matters 84) Cereal City Concert Band Invited to Perform in Europe

(Community Matters 84) 'Unfrosted' Movie is Tongue-in-Cheek Take on Path to Pop-Tarts

(Community Matters 83) Exclusive: Ford BlueOval CEO Announces Calhoun County Donations, Construction Progress

(Community Matters 83-Oaklawn Health Matters 1) Some Perspective for Women During Women's Health Week (or Anytime)

(Community Matters 83) Restoring Hope Gala, from Battle Creek's SAFE Place, Set for May 17

(Community Matters 82) May 7 Bond Request for Harper Creek Community Schools

(Community Matters 82) Former House Intelligence Committee Chair Talks About Cybersecurity

(Community Matters 82) Wiggly Tail: Featured in 2023, Sid Still Awaits His Family

(Community Matters 81) State Grants, KCC Work to Bolster Emergency Medical Responder Staffing

(Community Matters 81) 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast set for May 16 in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 80) Beckley Road Corridor Public Input Session Set for April 25

(Community Matters 80) Lightner on Budget Season, Local Control and Fighting Fentanyl: Legislative Update

(Community Matters 80) Calhoun County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics: Surrender Yourselves on Earth Day!

(Community Matters 79) Calhoun County Update: 2024 Equalization Report Passes Muster

(Community Matters 79) Pace for EV Sales Might be Slower than Planned, but they're Here to Stay, Dealer Says

(Community Matters 79) Get Up to Date on Dementia at Miles for Memories Research Update

(Community Matters 78) Battle Creek Begins Search for New City Attorney

(Community Matters 78) Data Breach Worries? Here Are a Few Things You Can Do to Protect Online Data

(Community Matters 78) Wiggly Tail: Humane Society Expects Significant 'Kitten Season'

(Community Matters 77) Bearcat Advantage Update: Observations and Expansion

(Community Matters 77) Like CPR, QPR Can Save Lives, Too

(Community Matters 77) BattleCreekPodcast.com is a Hub for Calhoun County Voices

(Community Matters 76) How to Get Severe Weather Alerts in Calhoun County and When NOT to Call 911

(Community Matters 76) Realtor: Incentivize Contractors to Build More Homes in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 76) County Update: Second-Largest Ever Revenue Share from FireKeepers

(Community Matters 75) MAEDA Lawyer: 'Supreme Court will Decide' Marshall Lawsuit

(Community Matters 75) Battle Creek City Hall Reno Will Change Main Entrance

(Community Matters 75) Binder Park Zoo Sets Springtime Job Fair Dates

(Community Matters 74) Early and Career Ed the Focus at CISD

(Community Matters 74) Does Early Spring Mean Early Roadwork in Michigan?

(Community Matters 73) Wiggly Tail: Mona says 'Watch Out for Ticks' (and Adopt Me!)

(Community Matters 73) Brenda Hunt Bids Farewell to Battle Creek Community Foundation

(Community Matters 73) February Nighttime Tornado Brought Extra Challenges for Emergency Crews

(Community Matters 72) Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Integral in Securing Vehicle Shell Donation for Dive Group

(Community Matters 72) Calhoun County Update: Early Voting, Pothole Patching and Public Comments

(Community Matters 72) Former Sheriff Saxton on the Michigan Sheriff's Association and the Rigors of Being a First Responder

(Community Matters 71) Kowalske Reflects on Megasite Fight, Future Options as Appeal Goes Forward

(Community Matters 71) Marshall Looks at Solar to Meet Future Energy Demands and Comply with State

(Community Matters 70) Number 2 Statewide in Opioid ODs: How the Calhoun County Opioid Coalition is Trying to Help

(Community Matters 70) More Roadwork, A Water Line Project and New Township Hall (Maybe) in Emmett Township

(Community Matters 70) After Dipping into Reserves, Food Bank Takes to Fundraising

(Community Matters 69) The 2024 Love Battle Creek and Calhoun County Campaign is Underway

(Community Matters 69) City of Marshall Input Sought on Master Plan in 2024

(Community Matters 69) Attention Educators: This Money is for You!

(Community Matters 68) El Nino Helps Shift Plow Money to Road Repairs

(Community Matters 68) MSP Discusses Driving While Impaired, with Devices, and More

(Community Matters 68) Skipper (and Sister Sailor) are Ready to Go Home

(Community Matters 67) Follow-Up: Parents of Minors and Other Adults Should Understand Potential Consequences of Sexting

(Community Matters 67) Marshall Committee Working to Fast-Track Appeal

(Community Matters 66) Lightner Virtual Town Hall Kicks Off Return to Legislative Session

(Community Matters 66) WK Kellogg Foundation Asks Folks to Begin (or Continue) a Racial Healing Journey

(Community Matters 66) MAEDA Lawyer: Megasite Appeals will get Costly, Could go to Supreme Court

(Community Matters 65) City Manager: Uptick in Battle Creek Development Interest is Significant

(Community Matters 65) Clerk: Battle Creek is All Set for Early Voting in February Primary

(Community Matters 65) Prosecutor Warns of the Perils of Sexting for Adults, Minors

(Community Matters 64) Community Matters will Continue in 2024 with Support from Lakeview Ford

(Community Matters 64) Frisbie: Figuring Out Road Repair Funding a Calhoun County Priority in 2024

(Community Matters 64) Battle Creek Police Chief Reflects on First Year Leading the Department

(Community Matters 63) Wiggly Tail: Momo the Cat Might Have a Grinchy Look but Don't be Fooled!

(Community Matters 63) Group: Big Subsidies Don't Really Matter to Big Business

(Community Matters 62) BCU Points to Strong Year-End with WK Kellogg Co., Spec Building Announcements

(Community Matters 62) Economist: Multiplier, Other Variables will Determine ROI on BlueOval Subsidies

(Community Matters 62) Is It Dementia? Holiday Interactions Can Show Signs

(Community Matters 61) Battle Creek Mayor Behnke Reflects on 2023 and Looks Ahead

(Community Matters 60) Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Cereal City Concert Band Annual Holiday Concert

(Community Matters 60) Failure to Launch: Starr Commonwealth Eyes New Program to Spark Stalled Young Lives

(Community Matters 60) Haadsma on Clean Energy, $3M for Albion School Building, BlueOval Cut Back

(Community Matters 59) Charitable Union Breaks More Records in 2023

(Community Matters 59) Marshall Retailers Tout 'Shop Small' Community Connection

(Community Matters 59) BC Chamber Echoes Rallying Cry to 'Shop Small'

(Community Matters 58) BC Salvation Army Sets Goals to Meet Community Need

(Community Matters 58) Calhoun County Board Prepares for 2024 Budget; Frisbie Announces Run for Michigan House

(Community Matters 58) Navy is Ready to Get Underway to Her Forever Home

(Community Matters 57) MDOT Road Construction in Calhoun County is Wrapping Up (For Now)

(Community Matters 57) 2023 Battle Creek Christmas Parade Sets New Record for Number of Entrants

(Community Matters 57) 90-Year-Old Veteran from Marshall Wins Home Holiday Light Display

(Community Matters 56) BCCF CEO Search Gaining Momentum

(Community Matters 56) Travel Pro: Plan Wisely Before your Holiday or Battle Zone Trip

(Community Matters 55) Sheriff: Adults and Children Should Take Precautions on Halloween

(Community Matters 55) Certain Donors Offered Chance to Name Prairie Dogs at Binder Park Zoo

(Community Matters 55) Lightner Reflects on Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, More

(Community Matters 54) Wiggly Tail: Owners Encouraged to Consider Pets' Sensitivities, Safety at Halloween

(Community Matters 54) Calhoun County Update: Property Taxes, Roadwork in 2024

(Community Matters 54) Special Traffic Enforcement Initiative Set for October 23-27 in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 54) Nominate a Veteran to Win Holiday Lights Installed by a Pro

(Community Matters 53) Top 5 Things I Learned Driving a Mustang Mach-E

(Community Matters 53) SAFE Place: Calhoun County Domestic Violence Stats among Highest in Michigan

(Community Matters 53) Calhoun County needs Elections Inspectors (and it's a Paid Gig)

(Community Matters 52) 'Unique Strategies and Tactics' Required to Fight EV Battery Fires

(Community Matters 52) Haadsma Confident Ford Will Stay Committed to Marshall Battery Plant

(Community Matters 51) Lakeview Ford: The UAW Strike from a Dealer Perspective and Richard's Mach-E Experience Part 3

(Community Matters 51) County Board Update: BlueOval Pause; Transit Authority OK'd

(Community Matters 51) Could Ford Really Bail on Marshall Battery Plant?

(Community Matters 51) Marshall Mayor Still Confident Battery Plant will be Built in Marshall

(Community Matters 50) Marshall Committee: 'This Isn't The End' for BlueOval Suit

(Community Matters 50) BCU Helps Seal DENSO Reinvestment in Battle Creek Plant

(Community Matters 50) A 300-Mile Road Trip with the Mustang Mach-E!

(Community Matters 49) Richard's First Drive in a Mustang Mach-E

(Community Matters 49) Wiggly Tail: Sid is Ready to Run Some Zoomies in Your Yard

(Community Matters 49) Judge Sides with Ford in BlueOval Marshall Case; Lawyers Respond

(Community Matters 48) EV Convert Says Both EVs and Gas Engines Are His Future

(Community Matters 48) Latest ALICE Stats Show Decline in Calhoun County Poverty

(Community Matters 47) Frisbie: County Transit Authority Proposal 'Will Probably Pass'

(Community Matters 47) Lightner on Partisan Politics in Lansing: 'I Hate That'

(Community Matters 47) Educating about EVs - the Future of Mobility

(Community Matters 46) BCU: Drone Park Puts Battle Creek at Forefront of Michigan UAS Business

(Community Matters 46) Haadsma Expects More Political Conflict in Lansing this Fall

(Community Matters 46) Emmett Township: Early Road Maintenance is a Good Thing

(Community Matters 45) Wiggly Tail: Chicky the Lab Mix and 'Canine Carnival'

(Community Matters 45) Harper Creek Schools: 'We're Growing' - Even Before BlueOval

(Community Matters 45) Attorney: Lawsuit is about Referendum, not BlueOval Plant

(Community Matters 44) What Can Battle Creek Learn from the Kalamazoo Promise?

(Community Matters 44) Considerations When Building A Modern Plant Like BlueOval from the Ground Up

(Community Matters 43) Calhoun Clerk Hinkley Talks Aug 8 Election and Upcoming Early Voting

(Community Matters 43) MAEDA: BlueOval Already Attracting Interest in Marshall

(Community Matters 43) Legal Wrangling Delays BlueOval Hearing

(Community Matters 42) County Update: Good Audit Findings; Scott's Contract Extended

(Community Matters 42) KCC Ready to Help Train for BlueOval Jobs

(Community Matters 41) Wiggly Tail: Easygoing Laney is Ready for her New Family

(Community Matters 41) MAEDA Lawyer: "Things are Going to Keep Moving Forward" at Marshall Megasite

(Community Matters 41) Committee for Marshall Continues to Push for Referendum on BlueOval

(Community Matters 40) You Can Help Battle Creek's Charitable Union with Back to School Clothing Drive

(Community Matters 40) Mayor on City's Unanimous Support for County Transit Authority

(Community Matters 40) Lightner on BlueOval 'No' Vote and State Budget

(Community Matters 39) Now Illegal in Michigan: Holding Devices While Driving

(Community Matters 39) MDOT Updates Status of Calhoun County Roadwork

(Community Matters 39) Mayor: 'Majority' of Marshall in Favor of Battery Plant

(Community Matters 38) Battle Creek Field of Flight 2023 Takes to the Skies

(Community Matters 38) BC Fire Chief Urges Caution with Fireworks

(Community Matters 38) Calhoun County Broadband Task Force Looking Into Lack of Access, Cost

(Community Matters 38) 'Committee for Marshall' Member Discusses Lawsuit Pushback Against Battery Plant

(Community Matters 37) Wiggly Tail Update: A Thing of Beauty

(Community Matters 37) BC Salvation Army has Summer Plans - and You're Invited

(Community Matters 37) County Update: Marshall Petitions, How to Address the Board

(Community Matters 36) Endeavor Charter Academy Celebrates 25 Years in Springfield

(Community Matters 36) Calhoun County Sheriff Contributes to Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Discussions Statewide

(Community Matters 36) Visiting with BC's First DEI Officer Kimberly Holley

(Community Matters 35) Spike in Accidental 911 Calls Thought to be Caused by Android Phone Issue

(Community Matters 35) WKKF: Bearcat Advantage Fits our Mission

(Community Matters 35) Season Starts, New Animals Settle in at Binder Park Zoo

(Community Matters 34) Calhoun County Cracking Down on Illegal Dumping

(Community Matters 34) 30th Annual BC Garden Tour Benefits Leila Arboretum Society

(Community Matters 34) Battle Creek Seeks Resident Input on City Parks

(Community Matters 34) Full Slate of Festivities (Including Parade) at 2023 National Cereal Fest in Battle Creek

(Community Matters 33) BC Business Owners Seek to Foster New Leaders

(Community Matters 33) Calhoun Update: Possible County Transit Authority Stalls; Roadwork Alerts Online

(Community Matters 33) BCPS Superintendent Carter Talks Bearcat Advantage

(Community Matters 32) Wiggly Tail: Active Clifford Seeks the Right Home for a Hound

(Community Matters 32) Haadsma: State Budget Reconciling Likely to Come Close to Deadline

(Community Matters 32) BCCF: Ford Could Become one of Calhoun County's Big Donors

(Community Matters 31) SW Michigan First CEO Talks Renewed Focus, Kalamazoo Event Center and Regional Development

(Community Matters 31) New Holland Brewing Founder on Why Battle Creek was Right for Them

(Community Matters 31) BC Beer Week Honors Breweries and Craft Brewers

(Community Matters 30) Drinking Water Week: BC Asks Residents to Respond in Line Replacement Efforts

(Community Matters 30) Dearing: Work to Do, but BC Will Feel BlueOval Ripple Effects

(Community Matters 29) Painted Chair Affair Supports BC's Women's Co-Op

(Community Matters 29) Rep. Hall on Safe Storage, Minority Leader Role and Working with Renk

(Community Matters 29) Battle Creek Unlimited Announces Renewed Strategic Focus, Economic Update

(Community Matters 28) Renk 1964-2023: Special Tribute Program Coming Together to Salute Longtime Radio Host

(Community Matters 28) Property Values, Road Repairs, Public Transit: Calhoun County Update

(Community Matters 27) Cereal City Concert Band Plans Some Familiar Selections for Spring Concert

(Community Matters 27) You Can Help with Battle Creek's Earth Day 2023 Clean-Up

(Community Matters 27) Wiggly Tail Update: Great Pyrenees Mix Puppies!

(Community Matters 27) Severe Weather Preparedness Urged

(Community Matters 26) Calhoun Builders Connection Seeks to Develop Local Construction Trades Workforce

(Community Matters 26) Some Opponents to Marshall Ford Plant Feel Unheard, Out of Loop

(Community Matters 25) MDOT Barrels 'Blooming' on I-94 in Calhoun County

(Community Matters 25) Haadsma on BlueOval: Best Regional Economic News in 'Decades'

(Community Matters 25) Ford in Marshall: 'We Want to Be Good Neighbors'

(Community Matters 24) From Adult Proms to Mac and Cheese, BC's Penetrator Events Has Plans

(Community Matters 24) Miles for Memories Research Update Set, Podcast Debuts

(Community Matters 24) ORVs, Casino Revenue: Calhoun County Update

(Community Matters 23) Goodwill Summer Work Program Seeks Opportunities for BCCHS Students

(Community Matters 23) Goal: Charge EVs in 10-15 Minutes, WMU Researcher Says

(Community Matters 23) Less Demo, More Reno and Sales at Calhoun County Land Bank

(Community Matters 22) March Wiggly Tail: Sweet Oreo is Ready to Adopt You

(Community Matters 22) Info Sessions Planned on Becoming a Battle Creek Homeowner

(Community Matters 22) Chamber: Love BC Campaign Brings 500 Nominations and 3500 Votes

(Community Matters 21) BC's Music Group Blvcksheep Invited to Perform at SXSW

(Community Matters 21) BC Village Network Asks: 'What is Our Role' in Systemic Change?

(Community Matters 21) MAEDA: 'We Have Parcels We Need' for Ford Battery Plant

(Community Matters 20) Marshall Mayor Encourages Residents to be Informed About Ford Plant

(Community Matters 20) Calhoun County Vice-Chair: Ford Battery Plant Checks the Right Boxes

(Community Matters 19) Cereal City Concert Band Observes Black History Month with Special Concert

(Community Matters 19) Humane Society Implements Procedure Changes After COVID

(Community Matters 19) BCU Discusses Ford's Marshall Battery Plant

(Community Matters 18) Scam Alert for Seniors

(Community Matters 18) 'Love Battle Creek' Voting in February

(Community Matters 18) City Manager Update: Interim Chief, Public Safety Study, Citizens Review Board

(Community Matters 17) Free Program Teaches Employees Financial Literacy

(Community Matters 17) Consumers Energy: Speak Up When Having Trouble Paying Energy Bills

(Community Matters 17) United Way Slammed with Requests for Utility Bill Assistance

(Community Matters 16) Declare 'Jeans Day' and Help Charitable Union

(Community Matters 16) Calhoun County Board Elects Vette Chair, Frisbie Vice-Chair

(Community Matters 15) Summit Pointe Moves Medical Services to College Street

(Community Matters 15) Food Bank CEO Looks Back on Record Years - and Forward

(Community Matters 14) Meet BCPD Interim Chief Shannon Bagley

(Community Matters 14) BCPD Chief Jim Blocker Sheds Light on Decision to Retire

(Community Matters 13) I-94/Capital Avenue Bridge Among Several BC MDOT Projects in 2023

(Community Matters 13) Springfield's Burma Center Adapts, Grows

(Community Matters 12) Calhoun County Board to be Sworn In, Choose Officers January 5

(Community Matters 12) Sheriff Implores Safety on NYE, Discusses Mental Health Effects on the Jail

(Community Matters 11) A Visit with Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity

(Community Matters 11) BC Mayor Behnke Discusses New Commission, Priorities

(Community Matters 10) Record Breaking Demand for Services at Charitable Union

(Community Matters 10) BC Community Foundation Discusses 'Enterprise Zone' Concept

(Community Matters 9) Pandemic Prompts Battle Creek's Haven of Rest to Adapt, Innovate

(Community Matters 9) Summit Pointe First Step Hitting Intended Goals

(Community Matters 8) Calhoun County Board Update; Lakeview Ford Christmas Tree Sale; Parade Update

(Community Matters 8) Meet BC Fire Chief Bill Beaty

(Community Matters 7) BC Salvation Army Kicks Off Christmas Kettle Campaign

(Community Matters 7) BC Police Chief Speaks Frankly About Effects of Mental Health on Policing

(Community Matters 6) Superintendent Sees Progress on Goals at Battle Creek Public Schools

(Community Matters 6) Fleury Marks 8 Years as Battle Creek City Manager

(Community Matters 5) BC 2022 Christmas Parade Preview

(Community Matters 5) BC Mayor Behnke: Safety, Housing Are Priorities

(Community Matters 4) Miles for Memories Helps Make Amazing Tech Advances Against Dementia

(Community Matters 4) $4M Gap Will Be Closed in 2023 Calhoun County Budget

(Community Matters 3) Top 3 Things Calhoun County Voters Should Know Before Election Day

(Community Matters 3) Binder Park Zoo Has A Roaring Season, Opens SkyLark Ridge

(Community Matters 3) Battle Creek Gains Momentum Toward Smashing the 'Cement River'

(Community Matters 2) United Way Kicks Off Post-Merger Campaign

(Community Matters 2) Top Three Priorities at Battle Creek Unlimited

(Community Matters 1) Battle Creek Radio Legend Dave Eddy Helps Us Remember the Value of Local Programming

(Community Matters 1) What is the Goal of 'Community Matters'?