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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie tells Community Matters figuring out the road funding formula to keep repairing county roads will still be a priority in 2024. Frisbie also talks about budget adjustments in December 2023, as well as an appeal for safety on New Year’s Eve. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County websiteCalhoun County Board of …
In this episode of Community Matters, The Center for Economic Accountability President John Mozena elaborates on bestowing Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan as 2023’s “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year”. Mozena discusses the basis for the distinction – comparing it to other similar projects – as well as his overall belief that big subsidies are not the …
Caregivers for those living with dementia are an especially dedicated group. Particularly if the one for whom they are caring is a relative, such as a spouse. Sometimes, though, that dedication can lead to exhaustion. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban talks about what respite really means – and …
“It never slowed down.” That’s the word from Battle Creek Unlimited President Joe Sobieralski during what may seem like an acceleration in the pace of new projects being announced in Battle Creek. Sobieralski offers perspective to Community Matters about the announcement of a new renaissance zone designation for WK Kellogg Co’s Battle Creek manufacturing facility, as well …
The $1.7 billion in state and local incentives Ford Motor Company was initially promised for the Marshall, Michigan BlueOval EV battery production facility has left many folks uncertain, at least, about the subsidies. Some say it’s the cost of being competitive and keeping high-paying manufacturing jobs in Michigan. Others worry about how the subsidies will …
Imagine the scenario: Family and friends gather for traditional holiday celebrations. Except, this year, you join relatives you haven’t seen in months – and a loved one in attendance seems different. Could they be displaying symptoms of dementia? Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban comes back to Community Matters, saying such a situation isn’t uncommon. Holiday …
Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore returns in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to offer first-hand advice as folks prepare for holiday gatherings that will include a loved one with dementia. Connie discusses approaches which can help adapt festivities to better suit those with dementia who may be attending. As well, she talks about preparing loved …
Musician Barb Hibiske – longtime member of the Battle Creek’s Cereal City Concert Band – returns to Community Matters to share holiday cheer. She’s doing so by inviting the community to attend its annual holiday concert on December 10, 2023. Click to hear more about “the most wonderful time of the year” theme and the band’s holiday …
