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Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients" episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences,

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23:35

(Community Matters 125) Things to Watch in Battle...

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2025/02/28

Community Matters caught up with one half of the Downtown Battle Creek Zine team, journalist Nick Buckley, to talk about the February 2025 issue in which they tout some of the downtown Battle Creek ongoing developments. Some of those include the river naturalization project. Though it won't be finished in 2025, progress is expected. Ongoing efforts to bring more housing to the downtown area, as well as a new downtown market are among the other notable developments to watch. Episode Resources ...

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(Community Matters 125) Drawdown Brings A Big Payout...

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2025/02/26

The Harper Creek Optimist Club in Battle Creek is well known for its annual gift to the community in its Christmas Parade. One of the things that makes that parade possible - along with support for programs and education for young people - is the club's biggest fundraiser of the year: The Duncan Bailey Memorial Drawdown. HCOC's Dr. Jeromy Myers tells Community Matters how some event attendees become winners - and how Duncan Bailey made his mark on the club. Episode Resources March 1, 20...

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(Vicksburg Visit 14) Meet Vicksburg's Newest Trustees...

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2025/02/25

In 2024, the Village of Vicksburg welcomed two new trustees to the Village Council, as well as two new appointees to the Planning Commission. In this Vicksburg Visit, trustees Jessica Cox and Chad Kissinger and planning commissioners Rachel Plankenhorn and Nick Riashi talk about what motivates them to serve. Episode Resources Vicksburg, Michigan website More Vicksburg Visit episodes Vicksburg Visit is a Livemic Communications production.

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18:25

(Community Matters 124) Wiggly Tail: Once Severely...

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2025/02/21

Bagel the orange tiger kitty is a story in resilience. Once severely injured in some sort of attack, he was most certainly in a life and death situation. Now, he's mostly recovered and looking for his family. Hear Bagel's story on this Wiggly Tail segment of Community Matters with Jessica Gilbert of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. We also learn about how HSSCM handles these types of situations - when it can - as well as the perils of cats living outdoors. Episode Resources Human...

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12:01

(Creating Dementia Solutions 50) Know these Hearing...

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2025/02/21

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. In a post-script to our discussions about hearing loss and its dementia connections, as well as hearing aid technology, Cassandra Lucas-Moore with Carewell Services in Battle Creek makes sure to offer some infromation about available assistance for hearing tests and hearing aids. Episode Resources ...

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18:46

(Community Matters 124) Coming Soon: Battle Creek's...

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2025/02/21

Jeremy Andrews tells Community Matters his dream for a downtown Battle Creek grocery and restaurant has taken 15 years to eventuate. The wait is nearly over. Andrews talks about what folks can expect when Uproot Market and Eatery opens in spring 2025 at Michigan and Carlysle. Episode Resources Uproot Market and Eatery ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmaker...

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15:40

(Creating Dementia Solutions 49) Hearing Aid...

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2025/02/21

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among the 14 modifiable risk factors The Lancet Commission has pointed to is hearing loss. Oaklawn Hospital Audiologist Steve Malocha talks about what to expect when a hearing aid is something to consider. We also learn how artificial intelligence and other technology is advancing the effecti...

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19:22

(Community Matters 123) Volunteers Help the World Go...

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2025/02/14

NOTE: A hiring freeze implemented by the Trump Administration includes volunteers at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. However, this is viewed as temporary and the center is still accepting applications from prospective volunteers. Hundreds of people have committed to volunteering in various capacities at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center. In fact, as we learn from the VA's Joe Devyak, those who visit the medical center might not even realize some of the folks they int...

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22:06

(Community Matters 123) Non Sequitur: Jewelry Trends...

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2025/02/14

With Valentine's Day vibes in the air, it seemed timely to ask Derek King, chair of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, to talk about some current jewelry trends. He is the owner of King Jewelers in Battle Creek, after all. But, at least lately, no Calhoun County Board update would be complete without talk of road repair plans. The Board recently approved road repair agreements with many townships. King talks about how those work - and why some townships decide not to participate. Epis...

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15:21

(Creating Dementia Solutions 48) The Importance of...

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2025/02/07

In 2025, Creating Dementia Solutions is looking deeper into what The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention and care has indicated are ways people can reduce their risk of dementia. Among the 14 modifiable risk factors The Lancet Commission has pointed to is hearing loss. Oaklawn Hospital Audiologist Steve Malocha discusses the importance of getting a hearing test, how it is conducted and some resources that are useful. Episode Resources The Lancet Commission Risk Facto...

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16:36

(Community Matters 122) Attorney: There's Reason to...

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2025/02/06

Waiting months for word from the Michigan Supreme Court as to whether or not it will hear the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite's legal case spurred by the Ford battery plant development, the wait goes on. Committee attorney Robby Dube returns to Community Matters to discuss why he sees some favorable signs the case will be taken up by the high court. Episode Resources BlueOval Battery Park Michigan website Ford Careers website Marshall, Michigan website Marshall Township, Michiga...

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17:27

(Community Matters 122) Master Plan Progress Moves...

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2025/02/06

After public events and an online submission portal provided a chance for Marshall residents to offer input on the city's future, the process will move ahead. Mayor Scott Wolfersberger tells Community Matters about the next steps in the city's master plan update, some of the feedback the public has offered, and what happens next in the process. Episode Resources City of Marshall BlueOval Community Matters episodes ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) ...

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(Community Matters 122) Restauranteur: Wait Staff...

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2025/02/06

Whether Michigan's minimum wage for tipped workers goes into effect as-is on Feburary 21, 2025 remains to be seen. Lawmakers have been attempting to push through some changes they say will take the edge off for businesses. Meanwhile, Rachel Plankenhorn - whose family has owned and operated the Village Hide-A-Way in Vicksburg for 40 years - says her wait staff want the tip wage left alone. She tells Community Matters they can make a better wage than the legislation seeks to assure just by givi...

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(Community Matters 122) Vote for Final Ten Battle...

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2025/02/06

Road departments all around are having fun engaging the public in a game of 'name that snowplow.' The City of Battle Creek started the process in the winter of 2024, finalizing the names of ten city plows - but they need ten more. City spokesperson Breanne Humphreys visits Community Matters to explain how the public can push the process over the snowy finish line before February 21, 2025. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Battle Creek Public Works About Battle Creek Snowtificatio...

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(Community Matters 121) Attention Contractors: The...

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2025/01/31

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is looking for contractors of all kinds to bid on various building and property maintenance jobs in the county in 2025. A informational event is planned for February 19, 2025 at which contractors can learn more about the bidding process, how to become licensed and more. The Land Bank also holds monthly networking sessions for contractors. Click to hear more information, including how to RSVP for the informational event. Episode Resources Calhoun County L...

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29:07

(Community Matters 121) Firefighting Educator Sheds...

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2025/01/31

The images are stunning and heartbreaking. Entire neighborhoods eviscerated in the Los Angeles area by wildfires in January 2025. Community Matters turned to southwest Michigan fire safety expert and educator Michael McLeieer at ESCAPE to talk about the approach to fighting wildfires. He also discusses how firefighters are trained for such fast-moving infernos - and how they can happen almost anywhere, given the right conditions. Episode Resources ESCAPE Firewise USA Ready.gov Wildfire and...

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23:54

(Community Matters 120) Frisbie Talks ESTA, Tipped...

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2025/01/24

Michigan's impending Earned Sick Time Act and changes to the tipped wage minimum have been the sticking point in Lansing between Democrats and Republicans.It even made for a less-than-productive lame duck legislative session at the end of 2024.Since the new legislature was sworn in early in 2025, Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives have been working to tweak what they say are the most egregious parts of the measures - which are set to take effect in February, 2025.Community M...

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18:33

(Community Matters 120) Wiggly Tail: Spirited Bosco...

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2025/01/24

Very often in our Wiggly Tail segments on Community Matters, the Humane Society of South Central Michigan focuses on adult or senior animals awaiting adoption.This time, though, we're going for the full-on kitten experience! HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert tells us about the adorable and energetic 6-month-old Bosco (and his siblings!) who is searching for a permanent and loving place to hang out.Also in this episode: Advice to help your pets keep warm in subzero temperatures and info...

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 7) Top 3 Ways to be Healthier...

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2025/01/24

Resolutions to be healthier tend to come about as we cross the threshold of a new year. But, they can be undertaken anytime.However, they can be overwhelming, giving folks a sense they are not making progress. That is demotivating.In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, we asked Dr. Petra Toutanji to narrow it down and name the top three things a person could do to be healthier. Here is what she said.Episode ResourcesOaklawn Hospital websiteAbout OaklawnOaklawn was founded in 1925 as a 12-...

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19:47

(Little Blinking Light 10) BCDR, 3-2-1, Immutability:...

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2025/01/22

Is your network data safe? On this episode of Little Blinking Light, IT expert Roger Ferworn gives us some examples of how to make sure it is. Things like:BCDRThe 3-2-1 RuleImmutabilityClick to listen and better understand what these things mean - and how just backing up your data is not enough if you do not take special steps.Episode ResourcesAE Tech Design websiteBook an Appointment with AE Tech DesignAE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology implem...

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