New Public Safety Radio System Launched in Calhoun County
Calling it a critical upgrade, the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (CCCDA) completed an upgrade of the countywide public safety radio system.The launch "...represents a major step forward in ensuring that all our emergency responders can communicate seamlessly, regardless of jurisdiction,” said CCCDA Executive Director Michael Armitage. “This is a game-changer for public safety in Calhoun County.”Armitage tells us why in this episode of Inside Calhoun County.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority websiteCalhoun County Government websiteInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Quality of Life: Calhoun County Parks and Recreation
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 ResourcesCalhoun County GovernmentCalhoun County Parks and RecreationInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Called for Jury Service? Judge Sarah Lincoln Discusses Information and What to Expect
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 ResourcesCalhoun County Jury Services InformationInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Ticks, Mosquitos and Disease: What Calhoun County Residents Should Know
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 ResourcesCalhoun County Public Health DepartmentInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Summer Road Construction Planning Starts Long Before Summer
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 ResourcesCalhoun County Road Department (Construction project tracking and other info)Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
Inside Calhoun County provides Informative and engaging discussions from inside Calhoun County, Michigan government. From administration to veteran's affairs, host Richard Piet introduces listeners to the people building a better Calhoun County through responsive leadership.