October 26, 2023

Did you know that Calhoun County has seen an increase in confirmed and probable Lyme disease cases in the last five years? Learn this and more from the Public Health Department's Environmental Health quarterly newsletter.

Other topics include, smart food prep tips for the holidays, winter safety and preparedness, and information about World Food Day and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. 

Personal Protection Order Education

Calhoun County Judges Tracie Tomak and Tina Yost Johnson, as well as Personal Protection Order Coordinator Laura Reichow, have visited law enforcement agencies throughout the County to share information about how to process PPO cases efficiently. Read this article in Southwest Michigan Second Wave for more information. 

Election Inspectors Needed for Early In-Person Voting Sites

Clerk Kimberly A. Hinkley was recently featured on Richard Piet's podcast Community Matters about the need for Election Inspectors for the 2024 Early In-Person Voting Site. Clerk Hinkley provides information about what Early In-Person Voting means for voters next year and shares details about who they're looking for to help make it happen. 

Public Land Auction

The second 2023 auction of foreclosed properties from the Treasurer's Office will take place on Monday, Oct. 30. This auction takes place online, and information about the properties can be viewed ahead of time at tax-sale.info. 

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management seeks the public's input in a hazard mitigation plan that will help guide the County in case of an emergency situation. After reviewing the draft, comments can be submitted via survey.