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First Aired July 15, 2023 Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan’s 45th House District joins Community Matters to discuss a number of current events. First, Lightner offers her perspective after having voted “no” on the incentive package for the proposed Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall Megasite. Lightner also discusses the recent state budget process, …
First Aired July 8, 2023 More than a dozen bridges along I-94 in Calhoun County are slated for repair or replacement in the summer of 2023. The work began in late winter and continues. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa updates Community Matters on the status of the work, including a key component: Replacing the …
First Aired July 8, 2023 Marshall Mayor Jim Schwartz returns to Community Matters to discuss the planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan eyed for the Megasite property, saying a “majority is very, very strong in support of this taking place.” Amid some resistance – including a lawsuit filed by the “Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite” to stop …
First Aired July 1, 2023 Battle Creek Fire Chief Bill Beaty visits Community Matters to urge Battle Creek-area residents to use caution when using fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. He says so for personal safety, but as well, because of the excessively dry ground. A burn ban in effect this summer was lifted in Battle Creek just …
First Aired July 1, 2023 Glenn Kowalske returns to Community Matters to discuss developments the group “Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite” has against the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. An attempt to halt rezoning of some of the property at the Marshall Megasite where the plant is to be built and circulating petitions to force …
First Aired June 24, 2023 The Battle Creek Salvation Army plans some fun events for the summer of 2023. Captains Mika and Grace Roinila talk about baseball, classic cars and more in this visit with Community Matters. Episode Resources Battle Creek Salvation Army website and events information ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet …
First Aired June 24, 2023 In this month’s Calhoun County Board of Commissioners update, Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie offers some county perspective on petitions filed – and rejected – in Marshall regarding zoning for the Ford BlueOval Battery Park project. Frisbie also offers advice on how residents can productively address the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners …
In this episode, Jacob Steenholdt, founder of Skyodin Marketing, continues his education about marketing for business owners and marketing decision makers. This time, Jacob speaks directly to business owners – especially new business owners – with a “things-you-should-know” marketing primer. Click to listen. Episode Resources Skyodin Marketing website ABOUT SKYODIN MARKETINGSkyodin Marketing, based in southwest Michigan, is a strategy, …
