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(Community Matters 36) Calhoun County Sheriff Contributes to Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Discussions Statewide

First Aired June 17, 2023 Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley joins Community Matters to discuss his participation on a panel at the Mackinac Public Policy Conference focused on the approaches to school violence and prevention. He also discusses participation on the governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Task Force. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s websiteMIchigan Juvenile …

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(Community Matters 36) Visiting with BC’s First DEI Officer Kimberly Holley

First Aired June 17, 2023 Kimberly Holley continues to get her footing as Battle Creek’s first diversity, equity and inclusion officer – announced as such in December, 2022. She became the first person to step into such a role at the city and discusses the approach so far, as well as some perspective on diversity, …

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(Community Matters 35) Spike in Accidental 911 Calls Thought to be Caused by Android Phone Issue

First Aired June 10, 2023 In recent days, Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority alerted the community to an uptick in accidental calls to 911 emergency response – somehow thought to be related to the relative ease the calls can be made from smart phones. CCCDA Executive Director Michael Armitage tells Community Matters a national 911 …

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(Community Matters 34) Calhoun County Cracking Down on Illegal Dumping

First Aired June 3, 2023 The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and Solid Waste and Recycling Department are teaming up to clean up illegal dump sites in the county. And, as Calhoun County Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator Sarah Lundy tells Community Matters, piecing together clues to find the illegal dumpers can be very fruitful. Illegal …

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(Community Matters 34) 30th Annual BC Garden Tour Benefits Leila Arboretum Society

First Aired June 3, 2023 Set for July 15 and 16, 2023, the 30th Annual Battle Creek Garden Tour benefits Leila Arboretum. Tickets purchased in advance save a buyer $5 per ticket ($10). Tickets are $15 on the tour weekend. Garden Tour Chair Sue Stetler, volunteer Cyndi Minear and Leila Arboretum Society Executive Director Brett Myers …

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(Community Matters 34) Battle Creek Seeks Resident Input on City Parks

First Aired June 3, 2023 The City of Battle Creek is asking residents to complete an online survey about city parks. Community input on the survey will help parks and recreation officials shape the next master plan. Battle Creek Recreation Director Duska Brumm discusses the details in this Community Matters segment, saying the online survey will be …

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(Community Matters 34) Full Slate of Festivities (Including Parade) at 2023 National Cereal Fest in Battle Creek

First Aired June 3, 2023 Like most events, the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined a Battle Creek tradition – National Cereal Fest. But, Kelly Walden at Kellogg Arena tells Community Matters even the Friday night parade is back in 2023, set for Friday evening, June 9. Then, Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 AM, full Cereal Fest activities begin. Kelly …

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(Community Matters 33) BC Business Owners Seek to Foster New Leaders

First Aired May 27, 2023 Veteran and Battle Creek-area entrepreneur Charles Solano – who owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in Calhoun County – has seen first hand that future leaders often just need some training and development to realize their skills. And some encouragement. In this episode, Solano talks about how he and business partner …

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