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Right after the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is the National Day of Racial Healing, observed on January 16, 2024. Battle Creek’s WK Kellogg Foundation calls upon locals and those across the country to reflect and “imagine 100 years without racism” – and attend a local event or watch online discussions and profiles. The …
Michigan 45th District Representative Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters as she comes back to Lansing following the holiday break. Lightner talks about citizens’ concerns voiced during an virtual town hall meeting, including about recent gun legislation and energy-related measures passed in 2023. She also discusses the 54-54 party dynamic in the House after …
Miles for Memories’ founder Sherii Sherban returns to Creating Dementia Solutions, kicking off the 2024 season with a look back at MFM history. How did the organization get started? What was the motivation? We explore these questions and more before looking ahead. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyCreating …
In her first long-form interview of 2024, Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury talks to Community Matters, sharing her view of how 2023 ended – and priorities for 2024. Fleury offers insight on housing development, the planned opening of the downtown Battle Creek hotel, the newly-formed transportation authority, renewed retail interest in the Beckley Road …
For adults, it could mean revenge porn or sextortion. For minors, it can mean very adult trouble. On January 4, 2024, Calhoun County (Michigan) Prosecuting Attorney David Gilbert issued an alert to all residents warning about the potential pitfalls of a very modern practice: Sexting. The message is especially aimed at parents and students, given …
Lakeview Ford President Vince Pavone joins Richard on Community Matters to look back on 2023 and some of the interviews and focuses on the program. The stage is set for a new year of episodes in 2024! Episode ResourcesAll Community Matters episodesMore podcasts produced by Livemic Communications ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns …
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie tells Community Matters figuring out the road funding formula to keep repairing county roads will still be a priority in 2024. Frisbie also talks about budget adjustments in December 2023, as well as an appeal for safety on New Year’s Eve. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County websiteCalhoun County Board of …
Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley began his tenure in early 2023 as an interim chief, following the retirement of his predecessor. By mid-year, the “interim” was dropped and he assumed the chief’s role on a permanent basis. In this episode, Bagley returns to look back on his inaugural year as chief, how his plans …
