February 8, 2024

At an event last Friday, leaders from the Cities of Albion, Battle Creek, Marshall, and Springfield, as well as Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott, spoke about highlights from 2023 and what's to come in 2024. The program is available on AccessVision's website and is packed with valuable information from each local government. 

Skip to 1:04:37 for County-specific updates.

Seasonal Weight

Restrictions in Calhoun

The Calhoun County Road Department enacted Seasonal Weight Restrictions on Wednesday, Jan. 31. These restrictions are meant to protect roads during the annual spring cycle of thawing and freezing. A seasonal permit is needed via Oxcart Permit Systems for trucks over 10,000 pounds. Visit the website for details.

Sheriff's Office's New Recruitment Program

CCSO announced a new recruitment program in which recruits can get paid to attend the police academy at Kellogg Community College then become a Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. These individuals will be paid as full-time employees, while in the September 2024 MCOLES Police Academy. 

Early In-Person Voting Sites

Clerk Hinkley spoke with radio host Richard Piet about Early In-Person voting on the latest episode of Inside Calhoun County. Due to the passage of Proposal 22-2, voters can now vote in state and federal elections from the second Saturday through the Sunday before Election Day, which is Feb. 17-25 before the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary. Learn more about Calhoun County's Early In-Person Voting Sites at calhouncountymi.gov/voteearly

The Digital Equity Subcommittee, which stemmed from the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force, has gathered a list of digital resources available to the public in Calhoun County. Not everyone has access to the devices, internet, or digital skills necessary to complete health, education, or workplace tasks, and this is an initial step to understand the need and share what's been learned. Visit the website to explore local digital opportunities.