July 13, 2023

Celebrate Calhoun County's centenarians on Friday, July 21 from 2-4 p.m. at Marshall United Methodist Church, located at 721 Old US 27 North in Marshall.

View a display of the newest and previous centenarian's stories and portraits. Keepsake booklets and light refreshments will be available, along with a short presentation. The public is welcome and encouraged to come.

Golf Outing Fundraiser

There's still time to sign up for the Aug. 18 golf outing called Putt'n for Patrol Dogs, which will raise money for a new Calhoun County Sheriff's Office patrol dog. The event takes place at Emerald Hills Golf Course in Marshall. Click the link for registration or to become a sponsor. 

The new distracted driving law in Michigan is now in effect. It is prohibited in Michigan to use a cellphone while driving, unless it’s a hands-free program or device. This means drivers cannot text, scroll through social media apps, hold their phones up to make calls. 

Podcast about Federal Affordable Internet Program

Communications Director Lucy Blair spoke with Community Matters podcast host Richard Piet about the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which is a national program that reduces monthly internet bills by $30 for eligible households. The interview shares details about how to apply for the program. 

The Public Health Department, in partnership with Summit Pointe, released the county’s first Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This plan uses data identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment for an actionable roadmap of evidence-based strategies to address the top health needs in Calhoun County. Check it out in the link.