American Public Power Association Marshall Michigan's director of electric utilities, Kevin Maynard, thought the city would be inking a deal to buy energy from a planned solar energy provider in northern Michigan.But, the deal fell apart when the provider came back...
Courtesy nia.nih.gov Continuing with a focus to assist caregivers of those with dementia in the next several episodes, Creating Dementia Solutions begins at the beginning: What are the several types of dementia? What is different about them?Miles for Memories...
Courtesy SMFB Demand for food from the South Michigan Food Bank has doubled - and more - in recent years, as we first learned about a year ago from SMFB CEO Peter Vogel.Now, Vogel returns to Community Matters one year later to talk about having dipped into reserves to...
Courtesy Emmett Township, Michigan They say location is important sometimes. In Emmett Township, smack between Battle Creek and the expected Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, the location is the perfect spot for a new water line project. Why?Well,...
Pharmacy Images Calhoun County is second only to Wayne County in Michigan when it comes to opioid overdose deaths.Dawn Smith, executive director of the Substance Abuse Council in Battle Creek, joins Community Matters to talk about participation with other partners in...
Courtesy Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce annual quest to spotlight locals' favorite restaurants, flooring stores, pickleball courts and other places in Calhoun County is underway once again.Battle Creek Chamber President...
Courtesy Calhoun County Michigan Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie updates Community Matters on business in the first meeting of 2024. Among the items, Frisbie discusses a savings recognized from snow removal funds after a lack of snow in...
Elsa Olofsson Michigan State Police Lt. Duwayne Robinson rejoins Community Matters after the 2023 holiday season when troopers generally deal with impaired holiday celebrators. The lieutenant discusses the challenge of legalized weed and its effects on impaired...
Jonas Leupe In a follow-up to a story discussed a few episodes ago on Community Matters, Calhoun County (Michigan) prosecuting attorney David Gilbert discusses the legal and psychological ramifications of sexting and sextortion. Gilbert is particularly focused on...
Attorney Robby Dube listens during a Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite virtual press conference on August 9, 2023. Courtesy CFMNTM Continuing its legal effort to zero-in on actions that have, so far, prevented a referendum on construction at the Marshall...