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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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8:55

(Community Matters 160) Cash for Bearcats Athletics...

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2025/10/30

Saturday, November 8, 2025 is a good day to give a boost to Battle Creek Central High School Athletics. Come to Lakeview Ford that day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and test drive a new Ford. When you do, Bearcats Athletics will receive $30 and the American Red Cross gets $10. With enough test drives, Bearcats could receive as much as $6000! Coach and Athletic Director Lorin Granger joins Community Matters to talk about how your test drives will help. Episode Resources Bearcats Athletics ABOUT ...

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10:16

(Community Matters 160) Local Veteran Nominees Sought...

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2025/10/30

West Michigan-based business Twinkle Holiday Lighting is again seeking a local veteran to receive a holiday light display installed on their home free of charge. Chuck Barnes, owner of Twinkle Holiday Lighting, returns to Community Matters to encourage nominations of local veterans to receive the gift. He also discusses the legacy behind the award, which carries on from a local veteran who passed away. Episode Resources ”Operation Josh’s Lights” Nomination Form ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former ...

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19:27

(Community Matters 159) 15 Years Later: Marshall Oil...

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2025/10/24

It was July 2010 when a rupture in Enbridge pipeline 6B spilled oil into Talmadge Creek near Marshall, which feeds into the Kalamazoo River. The result was a cleanup effort along 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River until 2012. Further dredging continued beyond that time. In 2016, Enbridge paid $177 million in penalties as part of a settlement with the U.S. Government. In 2025, Enbridge Senior Advisor of Community Engagement Kirstie Staelens joins Community Matters to reflect on the spill, how it ...

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15:39

(Community Matters 159) Salvation Army Kicks Off...

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2025/10/24

Battle Creek Salvation Army Captains Mika and Grace Roinila return to Community Matters to look back at a record-breaking year of giving in 2024 - along with the plans to help local folks in need in 2025. That begins with a holiday and Red Kettle Campaign kickoff on November 7, 2025. Episode Resources Battle Creek Salvation Army ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community lead...

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11:46

(Community Matters 159) Calhoun County Educators Plan...

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2025/10/24

Inspired by similar events in other counties, Calhoun County educators have planned a day-long professional development day for November 4, 2025. Community Matters spoke with Calhoun Intermediate School District Assistant Superintendent Carrie Johnson and Harper Creek Schools Assistant Superintendent Laura Williams about the impact of the event for local educators. Episode Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District Harper Creek Community Schools ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morni...

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(Community Matters 159) DBCZ Events Report...

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2025/10/24

Community Matters debuts a new monthly events update presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)! In this update, Nick Buckley shares ideas for local events happening in October and November, 2025. Episode Resources Follow DBCZ on Facebook 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 newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:0...

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24:53

(Creating Dementia Solutions 66-67) Curbing Social...

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2025/10/23

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 those factors: Social isolation. In this episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Cassandra Lucas-Moore with CareWell Services Southwest discusses the resources in Calhoun County which can help resolve social isolation. She also discusses CareWell's dementia resources. Episode Resources The Lanc...

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22:34

(Community Matters 158) Commission Walks the...

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2025/10/17

In September 2025, several organizations, residents and interested parties gathered for a summit on the state of housing in Battle Creek. It's all prompted by the view that there is not enough housing in the area. Lee Talmidge joins Community Matters to discuss the issue from the view of the organization he oversees: The Battle Creek Housing Commission. The Commission particularly helps those of lower income, elderly or disabled find more affordable living situations. Episode Resources Battle...

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13:35

(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Rep. Steve...

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2025/10/17

In his last periodic legislative update on Community Matters, weeks before the threshold of the Michigan budget deadline (the one that would definitively shut the government down), Rep. Steve Frisbie - Republican from Battle Creek - expressed confidence there would be a compromise before the deadline. He was generally correct, though the House, Senate and Governor Gretchen Whitmer did step slightly over that threshold before the deal was done. Frisbie returns to Community Matters in this epis...

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16:56

(Community Matters 158) Budget Postgame: Democratic...

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2025/10/17

Michigan lawmakers went down to the wire in approving a new budget. In the end, a middle-of-the-night, two-hour shutdown happened - but did not last. Still, a stopgap spending extension kept the government running before the new, $81 billion plan was passed in the early hours on October 3, 2025. Senator Sean McCann, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, joins Community Matters for a postgame discussion from his view on how the compromise played out - and what stands out. Episode Resources Sen Sean McCa...

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(Community Matters 157) Project Connect and Veterans...

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2025/10/09

A longstanding effort to bring resources under one roof for veterans and those experiencing homelessness is returning in 2025 for its 20th year. The 2025 Project Connect Health fair and VA Stand Down will happen on October 17, 2025 at Full Blast Recreation Center in downtown Battle Creek. The event, a partnership between the City of Battle Creek, Calhoun County Homeless Coalition and the Veteran's Administration, brings together nonprofits, government agencies and local churches. The groups p...

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15:32

(Community Matters 157) Know These Three Things...

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2025/10/09

Right along with pumpkin spice and fall colors comes Medicare Open Enrollment. For many, the time when they have to lock in the coming year's health coverage plan can be stressful and confusing. Experts Matt "Ernie" Ernstes with Ernstes Insurance Solutions in Marshall and Stephanie James of American Senior Benefits join Community Matters to talk about the three things you should know before you dive in. Episode Resources Ernstes Insurance Solutions ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning ...

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16:41

(Community Matters 157) Deer and Snow, Oh My! Advice...

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2025/10/09

Michigan's "busy season" at collision centers across the state is fall and winter, for certain. More deer are on the move, followed by slippery road conditions at times. Brian Eberhard, who oversees operations at Lakeview Ford Collision Center - located at Lakeview Ford Lincoln, Dickman Road and Washington Street in downtown Battle Creek - has some advice and insight for motorists who may end up needing body repairs on their vehicles. Episode Resources Lakeview Ford Collision Center ABO...

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(Community Matters 156) GVSU Battle Creek Brings...

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2025/10/03

Attention veterans wanting to become entrepreneurs: Grand Valley State University's Innovation Hub in Battle Creek will join statewide locations hosting the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab. Amy Hilton manages entrepreneurship initiatives at GVSU in Battle Creek and joins Commiunity Matters for details on the coursework - called a "cohort" - which is meant to help veterans make their business owner dreams a reality. Episode Resources GVSU MVE Lab ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning S...

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(Community Matters 156) Battle Creek Benefits from...

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2025/10/03

In September 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an infusion of additional funds - $800 million - for upgrades to VA Medical Centers around the country. Battle Creek VA Medical Center spokesperson Brian Pegouske returns to Community Matters to discuss how the VA's Non-Recurring Maintenance program will help locally. Episode Resources Battle Creek VA Medical Center ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, a...

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 13) Colonoscopies are Not...

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2025/09/29

Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you're as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to getting screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Dr. Catherine Burtrum discusses why this has changed, as well as innovations in the least favorite part of such procedures: The preparation. We also learn about easy online scheduling at Oaklawn. Episode Resources Book Your Colonoscopy Online N...

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11:20

(Community Matters 155) Final Push for Food Donations...

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2025/09/25

Battle Creek's Lakeview Ford Lincoln is among dealerships nationwide participating in an effort to collect non-perishable food donations to support their local food banks. Lakeview Ford aims to collect 400 pounds of non-perishables by the end of September 2025 - enough to fill the bed of a F-150 pickup. Lakeview Sales Manager Josh Anzell joins Community Matters to talk about the final push to reach the goal for the South Michigan Food Bank. Episode Resources South Michigan Food Bank Lakeview ...

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(Community Matters 155) Wiggly Tail: Salah is a Chill...

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2025/09/25

Our last Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan featured Scout, a terrier mix who is a mostly take-it-easy dog. In this episode, we get an update on Scout - and talk about his sister Salah, another chill terrier ready for her new home. Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan website Salah on Petfinder More Wiggly Tail episodes ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an in...

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(Community Matters 155) Committee for Marshall...

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2025/09/24

The ongoing legal saga surrounding the zoning of the site where Ford's Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall seemed quiet for some time. The Michigan Supreme Court was asked to hear the case in September, 2024. Since then, it has been a long year of waiting for both sides. Until September, 2025, that is, when the high court issued an opinion telling a lower court to reissue its prior decision. Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite attorney Robert Dube returns to Community ...

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27:10

(Creating Dementia Solutions 64) Reducing Dementia...

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2025/09/23

Get up and move around! That is one of the ways folks can potentially reduce their risk for dementia. That has certainly been one of the main focuses of the Creating Dementia Solutions - and is mentioned directly in the Miles for Memories mission. In this episode, Senior Health Partners' Program Manager and Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns with some reminders that movement does not have to mean exhaustion. Also part of the episode: Bishop Dr. Tino Smith, founder of Kingdom Buil...

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