March 9, 2023

The FireKeepers Local Revenue Sharing Board (FLRSB) recognized its annual contribution from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, on behalf of FireKeepers Casino, at a ceremony on March 1, 2023. County Commissioner Derek King, who chaired the FLRSB in 2022, accepted the ceremonial check for over $6M, based on 2% of the Casino’s Net Win from 2022 electronic gaming. The fund allocation to local units of government will happen over the next few months, with the timeline to be decided during the FLRSB’s organizational meeting on March 10.

Read more about the check ceremony in the FireKeepers press release.

Property Taxes Hardship Extensions Available

Delinquent 2020 property taxes will face foreclosure on Friday, March 31, 2023. Anyone struggling to pay 2020 property taxes should contact the Calhoun County Treasurer's Office about a hardship extension or other solutions. Learn more on the website or contact the Treasurer’s Office at 269-781-0807.

Calhoun County Senior Services seeks nominees for the 2023 Joanne Konkle Leadership Award, which recognized community service to Calhoun County older adults by professionals and volunteers. Visit the press release for a history of the award, as well as information on how to nominate someone.

Walk-in Vaccine Clinics Available

The Public Health Department will offer walk-in vaccine appointments on Thursday-Friday, March 16-17 in honor of National Vaccination Day. These opportunities will be at Public Health Department clinics in Albion (115 Market Place) and Battle Creek (190 E. Michigan Ave.). Read the press release for when they are accepting walk-in appointments for vaccines.

At the Board of Commissioners meeting on March 3, the Board approved the County’s 6th Phase of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) appropriations. The two projects funded were $1M for the Calhoun County Road Department and $1M for countywide broadband efforts. Learn more on our website about how the County has directed these ARPA funds since 2021.