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First Aired April 15, 2023 The Wiggly Tail update for April 2023 includes beautiful, fuzzy Great Pyrenees-mix puppies (yep, they will be big dogs!). Jessica Gilbert with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan also shares with Community Matters some thoughts about the craze to give your indoor cats a little taste of the outdoors: The catio. We also …
First Aired April 15, 2023 Lt. Chris Young with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Office of Emergency Management talks about things residents should consider as severe weather season gets started in southwest Michigan. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management websiteCalhoun County Rave Alerts-Smart 911 websiteReady.gov ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) …
First Aired April 8, 2023 Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is expected to open in 2026 at the Marshall Megasite. But, as we hear from Marshall Township resident Glenn Kowalske – part of an environmental conservation group called Seedkeepers – some are against the development. Kowalske says the group is most concerned about a lack of information readily provided …
First Aired April 1, 2023 As MDOT spokesman Nick Schirripa jokes, Michigan’s spring flower – the orange construction barrel – has started to “bloom” in Calhoun County. Specifically, construction has begun on I-94 between Helmer and 17 1/2 Mile Roads, where repaving and bridge repairs are the focus. Episode Resources Mi-Drive construction interactive mapMDOT construction info – I-94 …
First Aired April 1, 2023 In continuing coverage of the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan slated for the Marshall Megasite, Community Matters visits, this time, with Ford directly. In this episode, Ford Regional Government Affairs Manager Stephanie Fries discusses several aspects of the project, including employment opportunities and upcoming communication sessions with …
First Aired March 25, 2023 Jeremy Andrews with Battle Creek’s Penetrator Events talks about The Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Fest set for April 15, 2023. He also talks about other events and their inspiration. Jeremy also talks about an upcoming co-op grocery planned for downtown Battle Creek. Episode Resources Penetrator Events websiteSprout Co-Op websiteFood Co-Op Hopes to Bring More …
First Aired March 25, 2023 Calhoun County Board Vice Chair Steve Frisbie offers a periodic update on commission business on Community Matters. This time, he discusses an ordinance Calhoun County municipalities can elect to enact – or not. As well, he discusses FireKeepers Casino revenue sharing which was recently allocated. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of …
First Aired March 18, 2023 In this discussion, Keiara Gladney with Goodwill Industries discusses the significant connection the organization plays with Battle Creek Central High School. Specifically, she discusses career readiness and summer work programs which connect students with paid work opportunities at Calhoun County businesses. The program is also seeking more Calhoun County businesses to participate. …
