In a Nutshell aggregates the best stories of the week from Calhoun County.
Marshall approves one-year moratorium on data center projects
Source: City of Marshall (YouTube)
Marshall City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center approvals during its Aug. 3 meeting. Council members said the pause will allow the city to study issues such as noise, environmental impacts, infrastructure capacity and potential zoning and ordinance changes before considering future data center proposals.
Calhoun County election results from Aug. 4 primaries
Source: Calhoun County Government
Calhoun County voters rejected a Harper Creek Schools bond proposal while approving a Homer Community Schools bond and an Albion District Library millage in the Tuesday, Aug. 4 election. The county election website also includes results from local and state primary races.
Fredonia Grange will not serve food at Calhoun County Fair for first time in 63 years
Source: WWMT
Fredonia Grange will not serve food at the Calhoun County Fair this year for the first time in 63 years, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic. Grange leaders said a gas line was not restored by their July 20 deadline, while fairgrounds officials said alternative cooking equipment and additional space were offered.
Rx Kids off to strong start as 14 Albion families enroll
Source: Albion Recorder
Less than a month after launching in Calhoun County, the Rx Kids program has enrolled 14 Albion families, with three babies already born under the program and $19,500 in direct financial assistance distributed. Eligible families receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month during a baby’s first six months, with local leaders encouraging expectant parents to enroll before their child is born to receive the full benefit.
National Guard Northern Strike training activities scheduled in Battle Creek area
Source: WKZO
Residents may see military personnel, vehicles and related training activity in the Battle Creek area through Aug. 14 as part of the National Guard’s Northern Strike exercise. Limited activities are planned at designated locations on four nonconsecutive days, but officials said the exercise will not include large-scale maneuvers or troop movements throughout the city.
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