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

First Aired July 29, 2023 Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie returns, this time with Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott. The pair discusses the outcome of the county’s annual audit, as well as the Board’s extension of Scott’s contract. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County websiteCalhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Administration website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 14) Three Dementia Subtypes: What to Know

Michigan State University medical student Emily Bossie – with support from researcher Dr. Graham Atkin – help folks understand the differences between three of the most common types of dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events, including Community StrollMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyCreating Dementia Solutions: Emergency Responders Embrace ‘Help …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 13) Don’t Assume it’s Dementia

In the next four special episodes with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie, Creating Dementia Solutions focuses a variety of dementia and Alzheimer’s related topics from a research perspective. In this discussion, Dr. Atkin talks about symptoms of other ailments which can prompt folks to think dementia – but it isn’t. …

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

First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes a written opinion in the case released July 17, 2023 by Judge William Marietti – which shot down an …

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

First Aired July 22, 2023 In his first interview with Community Matters since a judge ruled against a proposed preliminary injunction meant to stop work at the Marshall (Michigan) Megasite, Glenn Kowalske talks about next steps. A member of the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite, Kowalske offers a peek into the committee’s thinking while work continues …

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

First Aired July 22, 2023 The Humane Society of South Central Michigan presents Laney, a pretty cat with a mild-mannered disposition, as a candidate for adoption in this Wiggly Tail episode of Community Matters. Episode ResourcesHSSCM websiteRichard reads to the kittens at HSSCM ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, …

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

First Aired July 15, 2023 The Charitable Union in Battle Creek is ramping up its annual effort to get new or gently used school clothes to local children in need. Teresa Allen returns to Community Matters to discuss how you can help. Episode ResourcesCharitable Union websiteCommunity Matters: More Charitable Union episodes Back To School Clothing Drive Drop-Off …

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