A Smarter School Safety System Using Better Information in Calhoun County

Jack Carlsen, administrator of the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office, visits Inside Calhoun County to remind veterans and their families that local help is available. Jack breaks down the benefits the office can help with, how to avoid common paperwork mistakes, and how to take the first step with a simple phone call.Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office is located in the Toeller Building at 190 East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Veterans Affairs Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office Phone: 269.969.6735Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Winter prep in Calhoun County starts long before the first storm. This time on Inside Calhoun County, Road Department Director Kristine Parsons talks through how they flip from construction season to full-time snow and ice control. Another thing to know: the simple mailbox check that can prevent a wintertime frustration. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Road Department websiteCalhoun County Government websiteMore: Here's How to Track Road Work OnlineInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun County Treasurer Melinda Weaver returns to Inside Calhoun County with Chief Deputy Heather Hoffman to break down how the Treasurer's Office receives, moves, and invests public funds. Also, hear practical guidance on delinquent property taxes, avoiding forfeiture and foreclosure, and a local down payment assistance program designed to help working families buy a primary home. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Treasurer's OfficeCalhoun County GovernmentInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

This time on Inside Calhoun County, Michael Armitage from the Calhoun County Central Dispatch Authority talks about what really happens after a call to 911 and why dispatch is the link that holds emergency response together. Download the Smart 911 app on your phone, or go to smart911.com Text the word Calhoun to 67283.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Central Dispatch AuthorityCalhoun County GovernmentInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun County Assistant Administrator Doug Farrell joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how a new Brownfield Redevelopment Authority can turn vacant or blighted sites into real projects through grants, cleanup support, and local collaboration. Also discussed: New housing incentives like TIF and an update on the conservation parcel plans near the Marshall campus and the Kalamazoo River. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Economic DevelopmentCalhoun County GovernmentInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Krista Trout-Edwards joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how the Calhoun County Land Bank turns vacant and abandoned properties into stable housing, stronger neighborhoods, and real opportunities for buyers. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Land Bank AuthorityCalhoun County Government

A school emergency is chaotic by definition, and the one thing that can cut through the noise fast: better information. Lieutenant Chris Young from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Division explains a major school safety upgrade that connects participating school camera systems directly to the 911 dispatch center. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Sheriff's Office WebsiteInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun County Public Health officials talk about how a cyclosporiasis outbreak moves from rumor to confirmed cases and why tracing a parasite linked to fresh produce takes time and care. They discuss the interviews, the data, and the judgement calls that help protect people while avoiding blame before the facts are solid. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Public Health Department WebsiteInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Judge Tracie Tomak from the Calhoun County 10th District Court talks about the county's Driver’s License Restoration Court and how it helps eligible people turn a criminal traffic charge into a real plan to get legally licensed again. Episode ResourcesRoad to Restoration WebsiteInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

Calhoun County Clerk/Register Kimberly Hinkley returns to Inside Calhoun County, providing a refresher for those intending to vote early in the 2026 election season. Hinkley also discusses how early voting is changing turnout, planning, and voter confidence across the county. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Clerk WebsiteInside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.