Community Matters
(Community Matters 69) City of Marshall Input Sought on Master Plan in 2024
The City of Marshall will undertake its master plan process in 2024 - part of which involves input from city residents. Eric Zuzga, Marshall director of community services, tells Community Matters about the intent of the master plan, how they will approach gaining new...
(Community Matters 69) Attention Educators: This Money is for You!
Marshall Community Credit Union awards mini-grants to educators four times per year. So that means at most times during the year, MCCU staff are working on some part of the process to put up to $750 in the hands of educators. The funds are meant to help educators in...
(Community Matters 69) The 2024 Love Battle Creek and Calhoun County Campaign is Underway
The Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce annual quest to spotlight locals' favorite restaurants, flooring stores, pickleball courts and other places in Calhoun County is underway once again. Battle Creek Chamber President Kara Beer joins Community Matters to talk about...
(Community Matters 68) Skipper (and Sister Sailor) are Ready to Go Home
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...
(Community Matters 68) MSP Discusses Driving While Impaired, with Devices, and More
Michigan State Police Lt. Duwayne Robinson rejoins Community Matters after the 2023 holiday season when troopers generally deal with impaired holiday celebrators. The lieutenant discusses the challenge of legalized weed and its effects on impaired driving. He also...
(Community Matters 68) El Nino Helps Shift Plow Money to Road Repairs
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie updates Community Matters on business in the first meeting of 2024. Among the items, Frisbie discusses a savings recognized from snow removal funds after a lack of snow in December 2023. Those funds have...
(Community Matters 67) Follow-Up: Parents of Minors and Other Adults Should Understand Potential Consequences of Sexting
In a follow-up to a story discussed a few episodes ago on Community Matters, Calhoun County (Michigan) prosecuting attorney David Gilbert discusses the legal and psychological ramifications of sexting and sextortion. Gilbert is particularly focused on reaching adults...