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.
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While Not Easy, Sobriety Court Seeks to Break the Cycle of Addiction
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 ResourcesCalhoun County Sobriety CourtInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Know These 5 Things About Emergency and Severe Weather Preparedness
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 ResourcesCalhoun County GovernmentCalhoun County Sheriff's Office of Emergency ManagementInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.
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Turnover and Strong Finances Highlight Calhoun County Administrator's Report
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 ResourcesCalhoun County Government websiteInside 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.
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