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Michigan 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters for an update on legislative activity. In particular, Lightner discusses the beginning of the state budget process. The state must pass a balanced budget by July 1 every year. Lightner serves as the minority vice chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee. Lightner also expresses …
Calling all household hazardous waste, old unused electronics, scrap metal and more: Earth Day wants you! Calhoun County’s Earth Day recycling event will happen Monday, April 22, 2024 from noon to 5:30 PM at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, near C.O. Brown Stadium. Click to hear Sarah Lundy, Calhoun County solid …
Once per year, county municipalities in Michigan are required to assemble an equalization report. The report serves as a determination that “…real and personal property in the respective Townships and Cities has been equally and uniformly assessed” in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the equalization report and some overall real estate perspective …
Calhoun County’s dementia awareness organization Miles for Memories has set its annual research update event for April 30, 2024. The free event seeks to provide an update from Michigan State University researchers on the latest dementia drugs and treatments, as well as provide a forum for attendees to ask questions. The event is set for …
Falling is a concern for anyone who is aging and potentially dealing with a loss of balance. This includes folks who might be living with dementia. In the ongoing series of episodes focused on educating the caregiver, Creating Dementia Solutions explores the idea of making conditions safe at home. Miles for Memories volunteer Jodi Piper, Community Programs …
A new website featuring a Calhoun County, Michigan-focused podcasts plans to be a hub for local discussions. BattleCreekPodcast.com features locally produced discussions with Calhoun County community voices – or those from elsewhere with relevant infomation to the region. Livemic Communications, producer of several podcasts including Community Matters, brings together several more in a single website location for …
Focused on caregivers, Creating Dementia Solutions explores why it is important to have a screening for dementia by professionals. Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore, herself a caregiver for loved ones with dementia, returns to help others understand why knowledge is power. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating …
Calhoun County Commissioner Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie updates Community Matters listeners with news of revenue sharing from FireKeepers Casino. The $6M+ amount is the second-largest revenue sharing amount received by Calhoun County from FireKeepers Casino. Frisbie also discusses an update to accounts payable policy and pothole patching and other roadwork. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun …
