Livemic Communications

Understanding the Goals of the Fair Housing Center in Southwest Michigan

Housing discrimination isn’t always a slammed door. Sometimes it’s a quieter pattern: one person gets the full tour, another gets brushed off; one gets the helpful phone number, another gets “check the website.”  Those small moments can shape who gets access to safe,...

(Community Matters 190) Customized Service Dogs to Fit Any Need

A dog that can change a life doesn’t happen by accident and it definitely doesn’t happen overnight. Anne Barea, Chair of the Board at Paws With A Cause and a certified dog trainer, explains how a tiny puppy grows into a custom-trained assistance dog for someone living...

(Community Matters 190) DBCZ June 2026 Events Update

The Downtown Battle Creek Zine is back to outline a stacked June calendar proving Battle Creek and the surrounding area are anything but quiet once summer hits. Nick Buckley highlights family friendly events, local traditions, and the best ways to stay plugged into...

The Calhoun County Health Clinic Explained

On this episode of Inside Calhoun County, Andrea Aguilar maps out what the Calhoun County Public Health Department Clinic does and how residents can use it.  Andrea explains services, locations, privacy protections, and why the clinic can be a fast option even if you...

(Community Matters 189) A Community Spelling Bee Anyone Can Join

Technology can fix typos, but it can't replace the experience of staying calm and spelling a word out loud while people watch. Longtime Lakeview High School spelling bee volunteer Barb Galonsky and Lakeview senior Hanish Chintalapati talk about the upcoming...