August 24, 2023

This Friday, a check distribution ceremony will be held for the organizations that received funds from this year's Native American Heritage Fund grant process. Nine organizations received funds totaling over $480,000 toward projects that promote positive relationships and accurate information about the history and role of Native Americans in Michigan. The Native American Heritage Fund Board is supported by County administration, as it is considered a public body through an interlocal agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and the State of Michigan.

Learn more about this year's grant awards in the press release.

Free Lifesaving Narcan Kits Available

Two Narcan dispensing machines are available at Calhoun County facilities—one in the bond office of the Calhoun County Jail in Battle Creek, and one in the garden level of the County Building in Marshall. These refurbished newspaper stands are full of free Narcan (naxolone) nasal rescue kits, which contain three doses of Narcan and personal protection equipment to provide treatment. These resources are available through the Substance Abuse Council. Learn more in the press release. 

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will vote on the creation of a Countywide Transit Authority at its meeting next week. The creation of a transit authority involves offering to townships that they can opt out of the service, as well as the creation of a governing body. Learn more about this process in a recent article in Southwest Michigan Second Wave. The County has also developed a project webpage, linked below, that provides information about the project and next steps.

High-speed Home Internet Service Eligibility

It’s school time! And the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force is committed to educating residents about methods for making household internet more affordable. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households with $30 per month toward high-speed home internet service, making some plans free. Find out if you qualify at the link.

Need to recycle appliances, cell phones, used cooking oil, fire extinguishers, furniture, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides, plastic bags, propane tanks, scrap metal, smoke detectors, or tires? The Calhoun County Recycling Guide offers solutions for all of your recycling needs to ensure you know where to properly dispose of your household materials.