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(Community Matters 55) Sheriff: Adults and Children Should Take Precautions on Halloween

Calhoun County, Michigan Sheriff Steve Hinkley returns to Community Matters – this time to discuss Halloween safety. Hinkley encourages parents to take safety precautions and to help their children do the same. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …

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(Community Matters 55) Lightner Reflects on Juvenile Justice Reform Bills, More

In her October legislative update on Community Matters, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) reflects on juvenile justice reform bills moving through the Michigan House and Senate. The package comes after the governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Task Force completed its work earlier in 2023. Lightner also discusses her view on a package of bills meant to increase solar power …

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(Community Matters 55) Certain Donors Offered Chance to Name Prairie Dogs at Binder Park Zoo

Moving prairie dogs from one zoo to another – and into a new habitat – means you might not see them much in the beginning. That’s because they are busy underground setting up their new digs. But they’re there. That’s the word from Allie Stoddard of the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan. The …

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(Community Matters 54) Special Traffic Enforcement Initiative Set for October 23-27 in Battle Creek

Battle Creek Police plan a special added enforcement focus targeting drivers who are speeding, distracted and other violations during the week of October 23 – 27, 2023. In this discussion, BCPD Lt. Ryan Strunk talks about why the special enforcement is being done – and what the department hopes motorists will learn from it. Episode …

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(Community Matters 54) Wiggly Tail: Owners Encouraged to Consider Pets’ Sensitivities, Safety at Halloween

The Humane Society of South Central Michigan is issuing an appeal to pet owners to consider how the excitement of Halloween night may affect their pets – and plan accordingly. Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells Community Matters pets often get lost on Halloween – and can be spooked (not in a good way) by consumes …

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(Community Matters 54) Calhoun County Update: Property Taxes, Roadwork in 2024

Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie returns to Community Matters with updates on the October 2023. Frisbie elaborates on the annual property tax apportionment report approved by commissioners in October 2023, including an overall county tax increase related to the 9-1-1 millage. He also discusses the process by which local municipalities begin estimating …

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(Community Matters 54) Nominate a Veteran to Win Holiday Lights Installed by a Pro

Deadline to enter: November 1, 2023 In this episode, we visit with Chuck Barnes, owner of the southwest-Michigan-based firm Decorate with Lights. Chuck is looking for nominees of local veterans from which one winner will be chosen to receive a free holiday light installation on their home for the 2023 holiday season. Click the link …

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(Community Matters 53) Calhoun County needs Elections Inspectors (and it’s a Paid Gig)

Elections officials all over Michigan are preparing for what voters approved in 2022: Nine days of early voting ahead of Election Day. That has Calhoun County Clerk Kim Hinkley and her team working to put together a staff who can pull it off in 2024. But, in order to do so, more elections inspectors will …

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