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Many millions are said to be affected by an online data breach at AT&T in 2019 – which was announced in 2024. Community Matters asked southwest Michigan online security expert Larry Deniston of CMIT Solutions to talk about a few things consumers and businesses could do to shore up the forcefields around their data. Click to hear his …
The Humane Society of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek renews calls for pets to be spayed and neutered, using the springtime “kitten season” to bolster the point. HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert returns to Community Matters for another Wiggly Tail update – highlighting a poster pet for adoption. Along with that, she issues an appeal for …
With almost a full school year behind them since the announcement of the Bearcat Advantage scholarship program, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter returns to Community Matters. Carter comments on a newly announced alliance to try and cover more higher education expenses for Battle Creek graduates taking advantage of the opportunity. She also gives input …
Question, Persuade, Refer. That’s what QPR stands for and it’s “an emergency response to someone in crisis,” says the QPR Institute. In a training as short as a lunch-and-learn, community members can become “gatekeepers” able to respond to a person in crisis who may be exhibiting signs of suicide. Like CPR, QPR can save a life. …
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 …
After a rare wintertime tornado in February 2024, Calhoun County Emergency Management officials are reminding residents how to be alerted to severe weather. They are also reminding folks that 911 is for emergencies, not information. Michael Armitage, director of the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, returns to Community Matters with information critical to staying safe …
Battle Creek-area realtor Al Morehart with Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty joins Community Matters, offering some perspective on real estate news, including: A recent National Association of Realtors legal settlement proposal to change the way a buyer’s agent commission is paid. The current market in Calhoun County, which remains a “seller’s market”. How much value Calhoun County homes …
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 …
