September 28, 2023

At the Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, the 2023 recipients of the Joanne Konkle Leadership Award were recognized with a proclamation. The recipients are Mary Jo Byrne, Executive Director of the Fountain Clinic, and Robert “Spence” Spencer, a Volunteer Construction Supervisor for Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity since 1993. Read about Mary Jo and Spence in the press release.

Emergency Alert Testing

Mark your calendars! Federal agencies FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) test on Oct. 4, 2023, at 2:20 p.m. to all TVs, radios, and cell phones. This is just a test of these systems. 

This free event for Calhoun County seniors age 60+ will provide information from over 40 vendors, interactive displays, and demonstrations relevant to seniors' health and safety. The event takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Tekonsha Fire Department. 

Flu Shot Appointments

The Public Health Department offers a new online scheduling tool for flu shot appointments that will streamline the appointment process. Currently, appointments are offered on Thursdays and Fridays in October at both Battle Creek and Albion clinics. Click here for the appointment software or click Read More for the press release.

New this month, every U.S. household can receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered to your home. Visit the link to order free at-home tests, which are available to every home regardless of insurance or income. Do you currently have tests at home? Visit this FDA website to see if the tests' expiration date has been extended.