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This Wiggly Tail update on Community Matters focuses on Skipper, a hound mix, who is available for adoption at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek. Skipper’s sister – Sailor – is also available for adoption. HSSCM’S Jessica Gilbert also discusses how pet owners can help their pets during the extreme cold …
Momo the cat, who has been a resident of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan for several years, might have a bit of a sourpuss when she’s fitted with her Christmas hat. But, executive director Jessica Gilbert tells Community Matters she leads the charge when it comes to feline holiday festivities. Momo has the responsibility of …
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 …
Two members of the Marshall Retail Group join Community Matters on “Small Business Saturday” – the post-Black Friday appeal for shoppers to commit to spending some of their holiday shopping budget locally, at smaller businesses. Also known as “Shop Small,” the promotion happens one day after the national “Black Friday” big retail push – and …
Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce President Kara Beer joins Community Matters on “Small Business Saturday” to talk about the origins of the post-Black Friday retail theme. With Black Friday shopping mostly focused on larger national on-site and online retailers, the “Shop Small” effort the following day encourages holiday shoppers to make a conscious effort to …
The November 2023 poster pup for adoptable pets at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan is Navy, a 6-month-old Aussie-Lab-Husky mix. In this Wiggly Tail update, HSSCM’s Jessica Gilbert tells us the kind of home that would work best for Navy. She also offers some pet-friendly holiday advice. And, host Richard Piet shares some …
Calhoun County, Michigan Sheriff Steve Hinkley returns to Community Matters – this time to discuss Halloween safety. Hinkley encourages parents to take safety precautions and to help their children do the same. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview …
The Humane Society of South Central Michigan is issuing an appeal to pet owners to consider how the excitement of Halloween night may affect their pets – and plan accordingly. Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells Community Matters pets often get lost on Halloween – and can be spooked (not in a good way) by consumes …
