August 11, 2022

The Solid Waste Department recently announced that starting in September, a mobile recycling trailer will be available in rural communities and for community events. Starting Sept. 1, the trailer will be available as part of a pilot program in Athens and Tekonsha Township Halls. Visit the website for information about where the trailer will be and what items are accepted. 

Veteran's Golf Outing

Veterans golf for free at Binder Park Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 13. Veterans and their families can enjoy 9 holes, a 3-hole practice course, and driving range. To register, contact Veteran Affairs at 269-969-6735 or va@calhouncountymi.gov.

There are 56 properties in the upcoming Treasurer’s Foreclosure Auction, which will be held online on Aug. 17. Click the link to browse the 2022 catalog and to create an account. Visit the FAQ section for more info about the online auction process. 

Survey for Public Health Wellness Wagon

The Public Health Department is launching the Calhoun Wellness Wagon that will bring services to underserved communities. Please complete the short survey to share your perspective on what services the Wellness Wagon should provide in Calhoun County.

Vendors Needed for

Senior Fair

The Calhoun County Senior Fair returns this year in a new location. It will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8 at Kellogg Arena. There are still opportunities for vendors to participate in this event for older adults and caregivers. Contact Senior Services to sign up.

At the Aug. 4 Board of Commissioners Meeting, two dedicated individuals were recognized for their service to seniors in Calhoun County with the 2022 Joanne Konkle Leadership Awards. Read the press release.

Cathie Davids

Cathie Davids, a long-time Meals on Wheels volunteer with Milestone Senior Services, has delivered meals three times a week in the Post Addition Neighborhood of Battle Creek for 10 years and has developed meaningful relationships with those she delivers to. At age 93, Cathie is a role model in healthy aging and community involvement.

Chuck Asher

Chuck Asher is COO of Community Action and was recognized for his willingness to go above and beyond in service of seniors. After working for 25 years as a firefighter with the BCFD, he joined Community Action as a part-time driver and progressively took on more. Now he is responsible for administering Community Action programs.

Emergency

Notification System

Calhoun County Emergency Management and Dispatch are moving 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 Commissioner Meetings Online

Calhoun County Government is using CivicClerk as its agenda software for Board of Commissioner 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.