September 21, 2022

Calhoun is currently at a high level of community transmission, which is also reflected in our hospitalization numbers.

Please watch this information briefing from the Joint Operations Center about the state of COVID-19 in Calhoun County on the Battle Creek YouTube channel here.

Tomorrow, Sept. 22 there will be a vaccine clinic offering the COVID-19 bivalent booster. Learn more in the press release. 

Krazy for the Kazoo

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Krazy for the Kazoo River Clean-up Event, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 along the Linear Path in Battle Creek. This annual event is designed to engage citizens in actively improving the river we all enjoy. Preregistration is required. Click the link for info and to sign up.

A Tekonsha Senior Health & Safety Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Tekonsha Fire Station. Participate in exercise classes, health screenings, and demonstrations, and learn from local organizations about available services. Free coffee, donuts, and lunch is provided. Learn more on Facebook. 

Household Hazardous Waste and Scrap Tire Collections

Calhoun County has scheduled a Household Hazardous Waste collection on Monday, October 10, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Bailey Park and a Scrap Tire Collection on Monday, October 24, at 12 - 5 p.m. at Tekonsha Village Offices. Both events are open to Calhoun County residents and accept residential material only. To find out what's accepted visit the website.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies played a pivotal role in the successful conclusion of a multi-county chase and shots fired last week. Communication and coordination between the Sheriff's Office, other law enforcement agencies in and out the county, as well as Dispatch helped to resolve the chaotic situation. Read the WWMT article for more information.

New Technology for Dispatch

The Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch is at the cutting edge of technology and safety measures that will benefit all residents in emergency situations. Recently, CCCD was featured in this video by SiriuxXM about new technology that will allow responding agencies to have critical information when they arrive on scene. Watch the video to learn more. 

Emergency

Notification System

Calhoun County Emergency Management and Dispatch has moved to Rave Alert powered by Smart 911 as the method for notifying residents when there is an emergency. Sign up for these notifications at calhouncountymi.gov/rave or text CALHOUN to 67283.

Board of Commissioners Meetings Online

Calhoun County Government is using CivicClerk as its agenda software for Board of Commissioners Meetings. Agendas, live streams and recordings of the meetings, and minutes are all published to this page. Agendas and minutes for past meetings are also archived in this software.