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Women are often the caregivers for their families and loved ones. Lynette Robinson, Family Nurse Practitioner with Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall tells Community Matters that means women often overlook their own preventative health needs. Women’s Health Week, May 13-17, 2024, is an excuse to ask Lynette about the top things women should do when keeping …
SAFE Place CEO Ellen Lassiter Collier returns to Community Matters for an update on the organization’s mission – and their fundraising event. The Restoring Hope Gala is a dinner and auction set for May 17, 2024 and gives a significant boost to the organization’s efforts to ”provide safety to, empower and advocate for victims of …
It’s a first for our Wiggly Tail updates from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan: Spotlighting a pet we’ve shared with you before who still hasn’t been adopted. Enter Sid. In September 2023 on Community Matters, we told you about this Austrailian Cattle Dog/Terrier mix who, according to Executive Director Jessica Gilbert, is a …
Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers from Michigan chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2011 to 2015. Rogers, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, talks about how national intelligence is viewed now compared to then, given the cyber threats posed online. Episode ResourcesMike Rogers’ Legislative HistoryNational Security Institute Mike Rogers’ Bio ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer …
Five hundred ambulances sit idle in Michigan because there aren’t enough medical first responders to operate them. So says Clark Imus, who oversees the Kellogg Community College Emergency Medical Services education. But, KCC is putting state grants to use to encourage EMTs to level-up to paramedic status – and encourage new interest in EMT careers. For some, …
Event:42nd Annual Community Prayer BreakfastKellogg Arena1 McCamly SquareBattle Creek, Michigan Program: 7:25 AMDoors Open: 6:45 AM Tickets: $15 each (link below) Keynote: Coach Mike Singletary Theme: “Greatness in You” Prayer Breakfast co-chairs Meghan and Rolly Taft join Community Matters to discuss the history of the event in Battle Creek, special local participants in the program, the keynote …
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 …
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 …
