Bob Flynn

On December 15, McKibbin Media Group WCSR-FM (Hillsdale) afternoon host, Bob Flynn raised $12,904.85 in just five hours of his Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign bell ringing. The station broadcasts the yearly event from the Hillsdale Market House and partners with several corporate sponsors who match a percentage of the kettle funds collected.

Money raised stays in the community, benefitting local programs and services of the Hillsdale County Salvation Army. Community partners, Reading Emergency Unit and Southern Michigan Bank & Trust, are also a part of the campaign by hosting "Stuff the Ambulance," where community members can donate non-perishable food and toiletry items for local food banks. Between food and monetary donations, "Stuff the Ambulance" was able to donate 5,000 items to local pantries.