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In her October legislative update on Community Matters, Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) reflects on juvenile justice reform bills moving through the Michigan House and Senate. The package comes after the governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Task Force completed its work earlier in 2023. Lightner also discusses her view on a package of bills meant to increase solar power …
Moving prairie dogs from one zoo to another – and into a new habitat – means you might not see them much in the beginning. That’s because they are busy underground setting up their new digs. But they’re there. That’s the word from Allie Stoddard of the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan. The …
Some folks living with dementia experience a reduced effectiveness in their senses, such as vision and hearing loss. Others may even experience a lack of full sensation of touch, as well. In this episode, Karen Courtney discusses a virtual reality experience called Dementia Live, which gives the average person a chance to understand what that …
Battle Creek Police plan a special added enforcement focus targeting drivers who are speeding, distracted and other violations during the week of October 23 – 27, 2023. In this discussion, BCPD Lt. Ryan Strunk talks about why the special enforcement is being done – and what the department hopes motorists will learn from it. Episode …
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie returns to Community Matters with updates on the October 2023. Frisbie elaborates on the annual property tax apportionment report approved by commissioners in October 2023, including an overall county tax increase related to the 9-1-1 millage. He also discusses the process by which local municipalities begin estimating …
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Observing that, Battle Creek’s SAFE Place shelter and support program for victims of domestic violence joins Community Matters for a frank discussion of the problem. Chief Executive Ellen Lassiter Collier also talks about how the organization’s programs have expanded to meet the local need – including early intervention and an approach …
Elections officials all over Michigan are preparing for what voters approved in 2022: Nine days of early voting ahead of Election Day. That has Calhoun County Clerk Kim Hinkley and her team working to put together a staff who can pull it off in 2024. But, in order to do so, more elections inspectors will …
Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to talk about how the MFM motto “movement” is also important for those with Parkinson’s Disease – just as it is for those with dementia. Episode ResourcesRock Steady Boxing Battle CreekWhat is LSVT Big and Loud Therapy? (Courtesy Bronson Hospital)Miles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories events, including Community …
