In the next four special episodes with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie, Creating Dementia Solutions focuses a variety of dementia and Alzheimer's related topics from a research perspective. In this...
First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes...
Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? In this Summit Pointe episode, host Richard Piet talks with Counselor Cherilynn, who offers input on what self-care means - and how you might dial-down the stress level by taking a few steps in the right direction. Episode Resources...
In a continuing series "Community Connections", Summit Pointe - the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County Michigan - brings some of its community partners together to discuss various issues and outcomes. In this episode, psychotherapist Dr. Elishae Johnson of...
First Aired July 15, 2023 After the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners removed creation of a county transit authority from its agenda in spring 2023 citing a lack of support from municipalities, the Battle Creek City Commission is trying to get the county to take...
First Aired July 15, 2023 The Charitable Union in Battle Creek is ramping up its annual effort to get new or gently used school clothes to local children in need. Teresa Allen returns to Community Matters to discuss how you can help. Episode Resources Charitable Union...
First Aired July 15, 2023 Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) of Michigan's 45th House District joins Community Matters to discuss a number of current events. First, Lightner offers her perspective after having voted "no" on the incentive package for the proposed...
Episode 33 marks the beginning of additional episodes featuring Summit Pointe partnerships in the communities of Calhoun County, Michigan. As the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County, it is often the partnerships with other community organizations that...
First Aired July 8, 2023 Michigan State Police Lt. DuWayne Robinson talks with Community Matters about a new law in the state, now in effect, which makes it illegal to hold a device such as a smart phone while operating a vehicle. Robinson also discusses what could be...
First Aired July 8, 2023 Marshall Mayor Jim Schwartz returns to Community Matters to discuss the planned Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan eyed for the Megasite property, saying a "majority is very, very strong in support of this taking place." Amid some resistance...