Inside Calhoun County

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Calhoun County Parks: Recreation, Wildlife Research and Citizen Science Apr 22, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County: Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough talks through the surprising ways Calhoun County parks support research, conservation, and everyday recreation, from rare turtle surveys to creek level data you can text in.

Also hear updates on what millage funding and DNR Trust Fund grants are bringing to Kimball Pines, Historic Bridge Park, Menwabic Meadows, and a new Kalamazoo River boat launch.

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Calhoun County Parks and Recreation
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

How Calhoun County Gets Roads Ready For Summer Construction Apr 08, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County, Road Department Director Kristine Parsons discusses how the county shifts from a heavy winter response into pothole season and a packed summer construction schedule.

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Calhoun County Road Department website
Calhoun County Government website
More: Here's How to Track Road Work Online

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Administrator Kelli Scott Participates in Annual 'State of the Community' Report Mar 23, 2026

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Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott participated in the annual State of the Community address. The event was recorded in late February 2025 at AccessVision and included representatives from Albion, Battle Creek, Marshall, Springfield and Calhoun County.

Hear Administrator Scott's remarks in this episode. The full event is able to be viewed via the link below.

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2026 State of the Community Video
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

A New Recycle Center For Rural And Urban Calhoun County Mar 11, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County, Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough discusses a practical plan to build a drive-through recycle center.

The proposed center expands hours, adds year-round drop-offs for hard-to-recycle items, and boosts Calhoun County’s diversion rate. Lucy also explains the state mandate, site choice, funding, and the steps to opening day.
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Calhoun County Proposed New Recycle Center

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Broadband Update: Closing The Digital Divide In Calhoun County Feb 25, 2026

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On this Inside Calhoun County, an update on the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force and its efforts to make high speed internet access available and more reliable.

Communications Specialist Lynn Meikle traces how a grassroots effort grew into a county-backed plan to bring high-speed internet to 12,000 unserved and underserved addresses across Calhoun County. Also explained: BEAD funding, mapping, provider commitments, timelines, and how residents can check eligibility.

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Calhoun County Broadband Task Force

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Public Health Department: Vaccines, Facts and Clarity Feb 11, 2026

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Calhoun County Medical Director Dr. William Nettleton answers nuanced questions parents often have about childhood vaccines, busts myths, and shares five key facts every family should know.
Dr. Nettleton unpacks the federal cut from 17 to 11 recommended childhood vaccines, why no new evidence drove the change, and why Calhoun County recommends following the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule.

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Calhoun County Public Health Department
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Water Resources: Balancing Flood Control, Property Rights and Infrastructure Jan 14, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County, a look at how the county manages 750 miles of drains and ten court-ordered lake levels while juggling property rights, budgets, and rising infrastructure demands.

From beaver dams to fiber optic crossings, Calhoun County Water Resources Commissioner Tommy Miller discusses how data, diplomacy, and hard work keep water where it belongs.

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Calhoun County Water Resources
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Commissioner Dan Strowbridge Offers Perspective After Returning to the County Board of Commissioners Dec 10, 2025

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Commissioner Dan Strowbridge visits Inside Calhoun County, offering his view on county priorities, from public safety funding and health department cuts to how culverts and brush become the biggest road complaints. He shares why civic education matters, how to engage with the Board, and why the county’s AA bond rating signals resilience.
Commissioner Strowbridge serves District 4, including Bedford Township Precincts 1,2 and 3; Convis Township; Pennfield Township Precincts 1,2 and 3.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners website
Calhoun County Government website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Staying Safe When Winter Turns Dangerous Nov 26, 2025

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In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, Emergency Manager Lt. Chris Young shares practical steps to avoid cold injury, reduce crash risk on icy roads, and prepare your car so a long wait for help stays safe.

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Calhoun County Government
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Lead Poisoning Prevention In Calhoun County Nov 14, 2025

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In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, an understanding how lead exposure still affects families in Calhoun County and what actually works to protect kids.

Lead Case Nurse Heather Schumacher explains how to spot risks, get children tested, and tap local programs that remove hazards at the source.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Public Health Department
Calhoun County Lead Testing Information

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

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