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Certainly, many folks have heard businesses publicizing the discounts they offer to members of the military and veterans. But how does a person find a comprehensive list of them? The Marshall, Michigan-based Military Discount Society – a non-profit founded by two veterans – is seeking to fill that void. In this episode, Michael Buffington and …
In 2024, the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center marked its 100th anniversary. As part of the 2024 special Community Matters episode ahead of Veteran’s Day, BCVA spokesperson Brian Pegouske looks back on the center’s origins in Battle Creek. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek VA Medical Center ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) …
November 22, 2024 is the deadline to nominate an area veteran to receive a professionally installed holiday light display on their home. Owner Chuck Barnes at Twinkle Holiday Lighting will, again this year, fulfill the wishes of the family of Marine Cpl. Josh Hoffman, who passed away in 2021 from injuries received while serving in …
A new, periodic Community Matters segment will focus on local veterans. The segment will feature local experts from entities like the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office and Summit Pointe. In this inaugural discussion, representatives from all three organizations share perspectives and overall vision for future episodes. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek …
After asking for nominations of military veterans in southwest Michigan, a local business chose a 90-year-old veteran from Marshall, Michigan to win its professionally installed holiday light display. Chuck Barnes of the west Michigan firm Decorate with Lights collaborated with the mother of a local veteran to choose the winner from a list of nominees …
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 …
