July 27, 2023

Calhoun County voters will have the opportunity to vote on local proposals in the upcoming August 8, 2023 election. The following communities have proposals or renewals on the ballot— City of Marshall, Marengo Township, Bedford Township, Gull Lake Community Schools, and Hastings Area School Districts. Visit the link to see what’s on your ballot.

Public Land Auction

This year's Michigan Public Land Auction will be held online on Wednesday, Aug. 2. There are 71 properties in Calhoun County owned by the County Treasurer and up for auction.

Click the link to browse the 2023 catalog and to create an account. Visit the FAQ section for more info about the online auction process.

The Calhoun County Fair starts Saturday, Aug. 12 and runs through Aug. 19. The County Veterans Affairs and Sheriff's Offices will have booths on Monday, Aug. 14 for Veteran’s/First Responder’s Day, and the County’s Senior Services Office will be there Wednesday, Aug. 16 for Senior & Health Day. For more the full schedule of activities, check out the fair website.

Park Millage Projects Interactive Map

In accordance with the Calhoun County Parks Millage passed in 2020, 50% of the funds are allocated to all local municipalities for the purpose of parks and recreation improvements. Since then, numerous township and municipal parks have been improved. Check out the interactive map created by the GIS Department to see improvements that have been made so far with the millage funds countywide.

Not all jurisdictions offer text-to-911, but the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority has offered this solution since 2015. You can text 911 if you aren’t able to make the call. If you text, include your location and the type of emergency. Use simple words, without abbreviations or slang. And be prepared to answer questions from the operator. For more information about Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch, go to the website.