Cold snaps don’t just change the weather—they change the balance of your home. As nights dip into the 50s, mice, rats, and squirrels start scanning structures for warmth, cover, and easy calories. We sit down with associate certified entomologist Tony Sorrentino to...
Think pests sneak in through open windows? The ones causing the most stress are often the stowaways you carried inside. We unpack the world of hitchhiker bugs—bed bugs, German cockroaches, and pantry invaders like Indian meal moths and cigarette beetles—and show how...
Attention veterans wanting to become entrepreneurs: Grand Valley State University's Innovation Hub in Battle Creek will join statewide locations hosting the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneurship Lab. Amy Hilton manages entrepreneurship initiatives at GVSU in Battle Creek...
Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Dr. Catherine Burtrum...
Since 2018, the City of Battle Creek has been selected to receive the Michigan Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Community Development Grant. Fiscal year 2026 is included. The grant was approved for a total of $1,345,000. In this episode of BC City Connection, Battle...
April Gordon has a cool title: Success Coach. The concept is to help employees with everyday challenges – which can have an impact on their job performance. Doing so, April says, improves retention and work performance. The service is part of the national Employer...
Having conversations with employees or coworkers when goals are not being met is difficult. In fact, even the most dedicated managers and employees may avoid the conversations altogether. In this episode of EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals, Implementer Michele...
You have heard us mention it on almost every episode: Associate Certified Entomologist. But what does it mean? Why does it matter to Pest Pros of Michigan customers? In this special double episode of PEST PROSpectives, ACEs Tony Sorrentino and Amber Byars welcome...
For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers. Miles for Memories makes those initiatives and resources happen, in part, through...
Curious about the safety of pest control chemicals around your family and pets? You're not alone. This eye-opening episode of PEST PROSpectives with Associate Certified Entomologist Amber Byars tackles the most common questions and misconceptions about chemical safety...