Inside Calhoun County

Holistic Defense, Career Development in the Public Defender's Office

This time on Inside Calhoun County, Director David Makled discusses how Calhoun County’s Public Defender Office is expanding holistic defense so courts can see the person behind the case.  Makled also talks about the meaning behind Calhoun County's participation in the Michigan Holistic Defense Fellowship Program - one of only 5 public defender's offices in Michigan to do so. Episode Resources Calhoun County Office of the Public Defender [https://calhouncountymi.gov/departments/public_defender/index.php] Calhoun County Government [https://calhouncountymi.gov/] Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications [http://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

Calhoun County Parks: Recreation, Wildlife Research and Citizen Science

This time on Inside Calhoun County: Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough talks through the surprising ways Calhoun County parks support research, conservation, and everyday recreation, from rare turtle surveys to creek level data you can text in.  Also hear updates on what millage funding and DNR Trust Fund grants are bringing to Kimball Pines, Historic Bridge Park, Menwabic Meadows, and a new Kalamazoo River boat launch. Episode Resources Calhoun County Parks and Recreation [https://calhouncountymi.gov/departments/parks/index.php] Calhoun County Government [https://calhouncountymi.gov/] Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications [http://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

How Calhoun County Gets Roads Ready For Summer Construction

This time on Inside Calhoun County, Road Department Director Kristine Parsons discusses how the county shifts from a heavy winter response into pothole season and a packed summer construction schedule.  Episode Resources Calhoun County Road Department website [https://calhouncountymi.gov/departments/road_department/current_construction.php] Calhoun County Government website [https://calhouncountymi.gov/] More: Here's How to Track Road Work Online [https://battlecreekpodcast.com/road-department-heres-how-to-track-2024-road-work-online/] Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications [http://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

Administrator Kelli Scott Participates in Annual 'State of the Community' Report

Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott participated in the annual State of the Community address. The event was recorded in late February 2025 at AccessVision and included representatives from Albion, Battle Creek, Marshall, Springfield and Calhoun County. Hear Administrator Scott's remarks in this episode. The full event is able to be viewed via the link below. Episode Resources 2026 State of the Community Video [https://calhouncountymi.gov/departments/administration/communications/state_of_the_community.php] Calhoun County Government [https://calhouncountymi.gov/] Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications [http://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

A New Recycle Center For Rural And Urban Calhoun County

This time on Inside Calhoun County, Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough discusses a practical plan to build a drive-through recycle center.  The proposed center expands hours, adds year-round drop-offs for hard-to-recycle items, and boosts Calhoun County’s diversion rate. Lucy also explains the state mandate, site choice, funding, and the steps to opening day. Episode Resources Calhoun County Proposed New Recycle Center [https://calhouncountymi.gov/departments/recycling_and_solid_waste/proposed_recycle_center.php] Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications [http://www.livemiccommunications.com/].