Remember when the term "audio visual" - A-V for short - meant things like overhead and filmstrip projectors?! Today's A-V is a whole lot different, as we discuss in this episode of the Little Blinking Light podcast with Roger Ferworn of AE Tech Design. [buzzsprout...
Livemic photo Those caregiving for an individual with dementia can attest: Sometimes their behavior is challenging. As we learn in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, sometimes that behavior isn't meant to be a problem. In fact, it might be really all about...
Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan under construction in June 2024. Ford Motor Company photo. Community Matters has learned that the attorney for the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite has filed an application for leave of appeal with the Michigan Supreme...
Video surveillance has become much easier to obtain and operate. But, as Roger Ferworn from AE Tech Design tells us in this episode, there are definite considerations to establishing such a system. Will it function the way you expect and need? Will you be able to...
Calhoun County is in good financial health and the latest professional audit and strong credit rating prove it. That's the word from Board of Commissioners Chair Derek King. The county reported a ”AA” credit rating as issued by S&P Global Ratings, saying it...
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning all-electric vehicles on display at the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Livemic photo In its first ”Drive 4 UR School” test drive event since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Ford in Battle Creek...
For the 13th time, Battle Creek's Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) is readying for the annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln. Set for September 22, 2024 at Bailey Park, the tournament-style event brings teams formed by local...
Richard Piet and Sherii Sherban with some of the specially designed Miles for Memories puppets. Courtesy Access Vision and Miles for Memories. It's a question that is asked frequently: Could a person have a genetic predisposition to dementia? In this episode of...
City of Battle Creek photo Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury reached her ten-year anniversary in the position and decided to call it a career. In her first interview since announcing her retirement, Fleury reflects with Community Matters on her tenure, her...
Photo courtesy BCCF The Battle Creek Community Foundation is observing its 50th anniversary with a block party outside its offices in downtown Battle Creek. The event is set for August 21, 2024 from 4-6 PM. BCCF President and CEO Mary Muliett and Vice-President Clovis...