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First Aired February 4, 2023 Rising energy costs mean more Michiganders are asking for help through various channels to pay their utility bills. In this episode, Bethany Stutzman discusses the United Way Program Assistance Center, which – at the time of the interview – was handing record amounts of applications for assistance. NOTE: After the interview …
First Aired January 28, 2023 Charitable Union CEO Teresa Allen encourages folks to donate unused blue jeans to help meet demand for them in its mission to contribute to human dignity. Charitable Union provides free of charge clothing, personal care items, steel-toed shoes and more. The organization, celebrating 136 years of service, assists Calhoun County residents …
First Aired January 28, 2023 In his periodic Calhoun County Board of Commissioners update on Community Matters, Steve Frisbie discusses the process of being sworn in and the procedure to elect a chair and vice-chair. He also reflects on the time he has served as a commissioner, marking the start of his seventh term. Episode Resources Calhoun County …
Courtesy Summit Pointe First Aired January 21, 2023 Calhoun County’s behavioral health organization, Summit Pointe, announced in December 2022 it would move its medical services to 175 College Street in Battle Creek – on the opposite side of the First Step urgent care building. In this episode, Operations Director Jamie Schook discusses this change and …
First Aired January 21, 2023 Peter Vogel joined the South Michigan Food Bank four years ago – just in time to face record demands for food assistance over the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion he talks about how they managed while demand was doubled. Looking ahead, Vogel sees other challenges, too, but remains energized and upbeat about …
First Aired January 7, 2023 MDOT spokesperson Nick Schirripa discusses the I-94/Capital Avenue bridge replacement scheduled for summer 2023, including special accommodations being made for pedestrians during the project. He also discusses several other bridge projects on the I-94 Battle Creek corridor, as well as how to view MDOT road cameras – especially in bad …
First Aired December 31, 2022 Calhoun County Board Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the panel’s accomplishments in 2022 and priorities for 2023. He also talks about the commission’s first meeting January 5, 2023 – and whether or not he may continue as chair. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Board 2023 Meeting Schedule ABOUT …
First Aired December 31, 2022 in his first interview with Community Matters, Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley takes the opportunity to encourage safety on New Year’s Eve – and while ice fishing. As well, he discusses the effects of the mental health crisis on the Calhoun County Jail. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteCalhoun County …
