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

First Aired February 25, 2023 Marshall, Michigan Mayor Jim Schwartz offers his thoughts on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan announced for the Marshall megasite location. Among other things, Schwartz encourages residents to gather as much information as they can as details emerge. Episode Resources Marshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township,  Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery …

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

First Aired February 25, 2023 In his latest update from the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie offers his perspective on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall megasite. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Board 2023 Agendas, Online ViewingFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park MichiganChoose Marshall-MAEDA websiteBCU Discusses Ford’s …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 4) From Main Caregiver to Supportive Caregiver

In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Connie Skidmore continues to impart wisdom from her journey as the main caregiver for a loved one with dementia – until she wasn’t. Sherii Sherban also offers some additional perspective on the decision to move a loved one with dementia to an assisted living – including some notion …

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

First Aired February 18, 2023 Having existed under various names since 1987, the Cereal City Concert Band has performed many concerts with that moniker for some time, now. And, clarinetist Barb Hibiske tells Community Matters the band is “the best it’s ever been” during this discussion about its special “Lift Every Voice” concert. Episode Resources Cereal City Concert …

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

First Aired February 18, 2023 Richard visits with Jessica Gilbert, executive director of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan – where the COVID-19 pandemic brought some changes in procedure. Some of those changes have lasted beyond the pandemic. Episode Resources HSSCM websiteHSSCM Volunteer ProgramMore Community Matters ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to …

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

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley, announces a plan for a new battery facility in Marshall, Mich., during an event held at Ford Ion Park in Romulus, Mich., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The $3.5 billion investment makes Ford the first automaker to commit to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium …

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(Community Matters 18) Scam Alert for Seniors

Photo by Joshua Hoehne First Aired February 11, 2023 Community Matters asked Stacy Wines, CEO at Carewell Services Southwest in Battle Creek, to discuss the most common scams targeting senior citizens. Wines points out those who love and care for seniors should assist them in warding off scammers. Episode Resources Carewell Services websiteNational Do-Not-Call Registry websiteFederal Trade Commission scam alert website …

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(Community Matters 18) Love Battle Creek Voting in February

First Aired February 11, 2023 Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce President Kara Beer visits Community Matters to discuss the 2023 “Love Battle Creek” nominating and voting. The online campaign, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to spread love to local businesses across Calhoun County by asking for nominations from locals in over 40 categories. …

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