Inside Calhoun County

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What Happens When You Call 911 In Calhoun County Sep 24, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County, Michael Armitage from the Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority talks about what really happens after a call to 911 and why dispatch is the link that holds emergency response together.

Download the Smart 911 app on your phone, or go to smart911.com
Text the word Calhoun to 67283.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Turning Calhoun County Brownfields Into New Growth Sep 09, 2026

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Calhoun County Assistant Administrator Doug Farrell joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how a new Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can turn vacant or blighted sites into real projects through grants, cleanup support, and local collaboration.

Also discussed: New housing incentives like TIF and an update on the conservation parcel plans near the Marshall campus and the Kalamazoo River.

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Calhoun County Economic Development
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

From Empty Houses and Land to Sold Signs: Calhoun County Land Bank Authority Aug 27, 2026

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Krista Trout-Edwards joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how the Calhoun County Land Bank turns vacant and abandoned properties into stable housing, stronger neighborhoods, and real opportunities for buyers.

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Calhoun County Land Bank Authority
Calhoun County Government

A Smarter School Safety System Using Better Information in Calhoun County Aug 11, 2026

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A school emergency is chaotic by definition, and the one thing that can cut through the noise fast: better information. Lieutenant Chris Young from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Division explains a major school safety upgrade that connects participating school camera systems directly to the 911 dispatch center.

Episode Resources

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Cyclosporiasis: What It Takes To Find the Culprit In A Food-Borne Outbreak Jul 27, 2026

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Calhoun County Public Health officials talk about how a cyclosporiasis outbreak moves from rumor to confirmed cases and why tracing a parasite linked to fresh produce takes time and care. They discuss the interviews, the data, and the judgement calls that help protect people while avoiding blame before the facts are solid.

Episode Resources

Calhoun County Public Health Department Website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

How a Calhoun County Court Helps Drivers Get Legal Again Jul 10, 2026

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Judge Tracie Tomak from the Calhoun County 10th District Court talks about the county's Driver’s License Restoration Court and how it helps eligible people turn a criminal traffic charge into a real plan to get legally licensed again.

Episode Resources

Road to Restoration Website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

A Refresher Guide to Early Voting in Calhoun County this Election Season Jun 29, 2026

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Calhoun County Clerk/Register Kimberly Hinkley returns to Inside Calhoun County, providing a refresher for those intending to vote early in the 2026 election season. Hinkley also discusses how early voting is changing turnout, planning, and voter confidence across the county.

Episode Resources

Calhoun County Clerk Website

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

What to Know About Smart Boating Safety Jun 16, 2026

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A calm day on the water can turn serious in seconds, and most of the time it is not “bad luck”, it is one missing piece of prep. This time on Inside Calhoun County, Deputy Matthew Schimmel from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Marine Patrol provides clear, practical answers on boating safety in Michigan, especially the rules that people misunderstand on inland lakes, rivers, kayaks, and canoes.
Episode Resources
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

The Calhoun County Health Clinic Explained May 27, 2026

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On this episode of Inside Calhoun County, Andrea Aguilar maps out what the Calhoun County Public Health Department Clinic does and how residents can use it.

Andrea explains services, locations, privacy protections, and why the clinic can be a fast option even if you do not have a primary care doctor.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Public Health Department Clinic
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Holistic Defense, Career Development in the Public Defender's Office May 13, 2026

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This time on Inside Calhoun County, Director David Makled discusses how Calhoun County’s Public Defender Office is expanding holistic defense so courts can see the person behind the case.

Makled also talks about the meaning behind Calhoun County's participation in the Michigan Holistic Defense Fellowship Program - one of only 5 public defender's offices in Michigan to do so.

Episode Resources
Calhoun County Office of the Public Defender
Calhoun County Government

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

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