Inside Calhoun County

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Quality of Life: Calhoun County Parks and Recreation May 28, 2025

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Quality of life through community open space is important for residents in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Parks Commission mission, vision and guiding principles - along with the parks millage - support these community assets.

Calhoun County Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough joins Inside Calhoun County to look into the overall view of parks - as well as some new things for 2025.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Government
Calhoun County Parks and Recreation

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Called for Jury Service? Judge Sarah Lincoln Discusses Information and What to Expect May 14, 2025

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Participation in jury service is a supportive function citizens provide in a free society. But, it can be intimidating for some - and the process may not be clear.

Calhoun County 37th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Sarah Lincoln provides perspective - and encouragement for jury service in this episode of Inside Calhoun County.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Jury Services Information

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Ticks, Mosquitos and Disease: What Calhoun County Residents Should Know Apr 23, 2025

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In the warm weather months, risks of disease spread by mosquitos and ticks have the greatest impact. Those can include Lyme Disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.

In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, Calhoun County Public Health Department experts Eric Pessell and Stephanie Hanchett discuss how monitoring for these insects is done locally, as well as precautions every resident should know.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Public Health Department

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Summer Road Construction Planning Starts Long Before Summer Apr 09, 2025

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Potholes. Cold mix asphalt. Hot mix asphalt. Those are some of the words you start to hear when spring starts to make itself known - and Calhoun County Road Department crews get busy.

But, in this episode of Inside Calhoun County, we learn from Road Department Director Kristine Parsons the planning for pothole patching and summer road projects starts long before potholes start popping up.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Road Department (Construction project tracking and other info)

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

While Not Easy, Sobriety Court Seeks to Break the Cycle of Addiction Mar 26, 2025

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Another in the so-called "problem-solving" courts in Calhoun County, the Sobriety Court is one that seeks to help some who are battling addiction - and who qualify - a chance to change their lives.

On this episode of Inside Calhoun County, we learn from Judge Jason Bomia and Treatment Court Coordinator Zachary Knaus about the process, who qualifies, and the potential for a life-changing outcome for graduates.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Sobriety Court
Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Know These 5 Things About Emergency and Severe Weather Preparedness Mar 19, 2025

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On the cusp of severe weather season, springtime is typically when emergency preparedness experts talk about how to get ready for situations in which people may have to evacuate their homes.

But, the infomration is good any time of the year.

In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, Lt. Chris Young - who oversees the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management - discusses five things to know about preparing for an emergency.

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

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Turnover and Strong Finances Highlight Calhoun County Administrator's Report Feb 20, 2025

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Before her annual report to the community on the state of the county on February 20, 2025, Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott looked back at 2024 and ahead to 2025 with Inside Calhoun County.

The highlights include the county's ability to be agile with turnover, both among county staff and the Board of Commissioners. Administrator Scott also discussed the county's strong financial position.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Government website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun Builders Connection: Finding Contractors for Jobs, Helping Others Get Licensed Feb 11, 2025

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The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority's Calhoun Builders Connection began, through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as a way to encourage BIPOC contractors to bid on local projects.

It has developed into not only that, but a wider effort to help local contractors advance their businesses and careers while also tending to the growing local need.

In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, the Land Bank's Krista Trout-Edwards and Amy Rose Robinson discuss the Builders Connection, how it helps local contractors and the neighborhoods where they work.

Episode Resources

There are now TWO scheduled Contractors Bid Informational Sessions:

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:30 AM at the Toeller Building, 190 E Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Basement Conference Room (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:30 AM at the Toeller Building, 190 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Basement Conference Room RSVP requested at this Event Brite link while space is still available.

The Calhoun Builders Connection informational and networking morning coffee events happen on the fourth Friday of every month:

Torti Taco, 80 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek from 8:00-10:00 AM. Advanced registration is not required.

Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Meet Commissioner Dr. Monique French Jan 29, 2025

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Calhoun County's Board of Commissioners is elected by local voters who serve seven different districts.
In 2025, Inside Calhoun County is spending time with each of them in order to introduce them to listers and residents.
Dr. Monique French, pastor of the Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community, serves as the Calhoun County commissioner in District 2. In this episode, we learn about Commissioner Dr. French's perspective as a commissioner, how she connects with residents in her district and her overall interest in being an elected official.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Road Department: Winter Road Clearing Priorities and Other Updates Jan 22, 2025

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What are the road clearing priorities in Calhoun County in wintertime? What happens when it is too cold for salt to melt snow and ice on roads?
Calhoun County Road Department Interim Executive Director Kristine Parsons and Interim Deputy Director Kori Albrecht answer those questions and more in this episode of Inside Calhoun County.
Episode Resources
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.

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