Inside Calhoun County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.