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

First Aired August 26, 2023 Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) of Michigan’s 44th District including Battle Creek, speaks with Community Matters just ahead of the autumn session in Lansing. In doing so, Haadsma discusses legislative priorities, the so-called independent contractor bill and his perception that political conflict between Democrats and Republicans will be more significant. Episode ResourcesMichigan …

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

First Aired August 26, 2023 Community Matters visits with Emmett Township Supervisor Deb Belles about early road maintenance, aging infrastructure and the prospect of a Ford battery plant right next door. Episode ResourcesEmmett Township, Michigan websiteEmmett Township Local Road Project Info ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …

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(Skyodin Marketing 4) Understanding SEO with the Experts at Skyodin and Semrush

Three little letters; SEO. You know the effectiveness of your website depends on it. But, what do the experts really say about search engine optimization? In this episode, the experts at Semrush and Skyodin – a special Semrush partner – offer insights about how you can best use SEO for better search results. Episode ResourcesSkyodin …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 16) Education, Fellowship, Support, Movement: Find it All at Miles for Memories Community Stroll

Movement is a big part of the Miles for Memories mission. And, we recently learned why from Michigan State University researchers: Even some movement can help reduce dementia risk. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban talks about the annual Community Stroll which helps anyone with an interest or association with dementia. It …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 15) Can Movement Really Reduce Risk of Dementia?

Movement is a word often heard on Creating Dementia Solutions. You may have heard often on various episodes the idea that getting physical activity can help reduce one’s risk of dementia. But is that really true? Do you have to pump iron and run 10 miles a day to make a difference? We asked Michigan State …

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

First Aired August 19, 2023 Community Matters continues its coverage of the Marshall, Michigan-planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant. This time, Richard Piet is joined by attorney Robby Dube, a member of the legal team for the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite. Dube offers an update on a course of events that seemed headed for …

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(Community Matters 45) Harper Creek Schools: ‘We’re Growing’ – Even Before BlueOval

First Aired August 19, 2023 Just ahead of a big welcome-back event for Harper Creek Community Schools staff on August 16, 2023, Superintendent Rob Ridgeway joined Richard Piet on Community Matters. Superintendent Ridgeway talked about priorities for the new school year, growth in the district and what a potential BlueOval plant in Marshall could mean for its Harper …

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

First Aired August 19, 2023 Jessica Gilbert with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan returns to Community Matters with another Wiggly Tail update! This time, we meet Chicky the yellow Lab mix, whose personality may be cuddly and playful perfect. And, hear more about the Canine Carnival set for August 26, 2023. Episode ResourcesHSSCM websiteRichard reads to the kittens at …

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