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After becoming acquainted with the different types of dementia from the previous Creating Dementia Solutions episode, we now ask: Why is it important to know the types? Of course, there are medical reasons. As we have learned in other episodes, the type of dementia can determine the approach to treatment or medication choice. But, in …
Outspoken opponent of development at the Marshall Megasite, Glenn Kowalske, returns to Community Matters for a wide-ranging discussion about the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite’s legal fight and potential future plans. The group moved forward earlier in February 2024 with an appeal to a judge’s decision against the Committee in its effort to target an …
Marshall Michigan’s director of electric utilities, Kevin Maynard, thought the city would be inking a deal to buy energy from a planned solar energy provider in northern Michigan. But, the deal fell apart when the provider came back with a rate higher than expected. Now, Maynard tells Community Matters Marshall is considering using a patch …
Continuing with a focus to assist caregivers of those with dementia in the next several episodes, Creating Dementia Solutions begins at the beginning: What are the several types of dementia? What is different about them? Miles for Memories volunteer Kelly Fisher Satterfield with The Oaks at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek helps us understand. Episode …
Demand for food from the South Michigan Food Bank has doubled – and more – in recent years, as we first learned about a year ago from SMFB CEO Peter Vogel. Now, Vogel returns to Community Matters one year later to talk about having dipped into reserves to better meet demand – and a fundraising …
They say location is important sometimes. In Emmett Township, smack between Battle Creek and the expected Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, the location is the perfect spot for a new water line project. Why? Well, Battle Creek will supply water to the Ford plant – and Emmett Township will be the pass-through for …
Calhoun County is second only to Wayne County in Michigan when it comes to opioid overdose deaths. Dawn Smith, executive director of the Substance Abuse Council in Battle Creek, joins Community Matters to talk about participation with other partners in the Calhoun County Opioid Coalition – a group of on-the-ground folks trying to save lives. …
The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce annual quest to spotlight locals’ favorite restaurants, flooring stores, pickleball courts and other places in Calhoun County is underway once again. Battle Creek Chamber President Kara Beer joins Community Matters to talk about the kickoff – nominating your favorites – followed by the voting process of the event. …
