News Flash

Our March-April ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Newsletter is now available!

Calumet County uses AlertSense software to notify residents of local emergency alerts and community notifications. Users have the option to select what notifications to receive and how to receive them, including by text, phone, and email.

Only important notifications will be sent out and your contact information remains confidential and will not be distributed to any outside parties.

Visit AlertSense to sign up for this important local alert system.

Please note: It is the individual user’s responsibility to continually ensure their information is current within our AlertSense system to receive notifications. Calumet County is not liable for a lack of notification through this system.

Text the keyword CALUMET to 38276 to quickly sign up for text-only alerts!

Please consider volunteering a small amount of your time to help hospice clients with the following:

• Give caregivers time for themselves
• Ease someone's loneliness
• Bring the joy of music, sewing, or baking
• Reading to others or discussing the news

Interested in joining us? Call Calumet County Hospice at (920) 849-1432.

Must be 18+ with a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. 

View: Hospice Volunteers Needed - Additional Information

Join us at the 2026 Calumet County Transition Fair!

This is a resource event for middle school and high school students with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 plan, families, and special educators. Opportunities to visit booths, gather information, and connect with local service providers and agencies.

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026
• 4:00 to 6:00 pm
• Chilton High School  |  530 W Main Street, ChiltonPlease park in the back of the high school and enter through door 'A'.

Resource Fair | 4:00 to 6:00 pm

• Employment/DVR/Youth Apprenticeship
• IRIS/Family Care/CLTS
• Independent Living
• Post-Secondary Education
• Recreation and Leisure
• Financial Services
• Adult Day Services
• Mental Health and Wellness

Presentations | 5:00 to 6:00 pm

• Helping special needs families plan for today and tomorrow.
• Financial Planning Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
• Employment Services for Students

Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact Rachel Peters, Calumet County Transition Coordinator, with any questions. Email: petersr@chiltonsd.org | (920) 483-0686

Calumet County is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.selectcalumet.com, created to attract talented professionals to explore and apply for exciting career opportunities within the growing business community of Wisconsin’s Calumet County. This initiative supports Calumet County’s ongoing efforts to enhance economic development and community growth within one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing counties. 

SelectCalumet.com highlights the diversity of the communities, businesses, and unique career offerings available within the county, which include openings in key sectors such as engineering, manufacturing, production, healthcare, and education. SelectCalumet.com promotes the benefits of living and working in Calumet County, highlighting the region’s excellent schools, robust healthcare facilities, and strong community spirit. 

"Our job offerings are many, and we are seeking skilled individuals who are eager to join our thriving community," says Jason Pausma, Economic Development Director, for Calumet County. "From companies like AriensCo and Sargento representing our flourishing manufacturing sector, to agriculture, healthcare, and engineering, Calumet County offers a wide array of opportunities.” 

The website also underscores the convenience and superior quality of life in Calumet County, reflecting the county’s status as one of the very top fastest-growing counties in Wisconsin, with a remarkable growth rate of 7.2%, well above the state average. 

This initiative has been made possible partly due to funding from a grant through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), which supports local projects aimed at enhancing the economic landscape of the region. 

For more information, and to explore career opportunities, visit www.selectcalumet.com. 

The Calumet County Highway Department is closely monitoring winter operations to manage snow and ice events effectively. This winter has seen a significant increase in such events, doubling previous years' records, and consequently, a rise in salt usage. Data indicates that we might exhaust our salt supply by the end of winter. Thus, we've decided to implement salt conservation measures starting today, and may reassess the situation later in the season.

Level of Service (LOS) Reduction on LOW-VOLUME County Roads

• Post-Storms: Expect bare wheel tracks, meaning two clear tracks in the main driving lanes where vehicle tires make contact. There will be a thin layer of snow or ice on the centerline of the road, on the edge line and between the wheel tracks.
• Safety Considerations: Bare wheel tracks allow for tires to have direct contact with the pavement. Continue to drive cautiously, especially when tires exit the bare tracks at intersections, turns, or around other vehicles.

Impact and Conservation Goals

• Objective: By slightly lowering the LOS on low-volume roads, we aim to conserve salt for use on high-volume roads, maintaining the current LOS there.
• Long-Term Saving: This strategy is designed to ensure our salt supply lasts throughout the winter, prioritizing safety and resource management.

For questions or concerns, please reach out to the Highway Department at (920) 849-1434. Thank you for understanding and for helping to keep our highways safe.

The parks department is pleased to release our updated Calumet County Outdoor Recreation Plan. This plan is an overview of both Calumet County and Statewide population and recreation trends, as well as a review of the Calumet County Parks Department trails, parks, and harbors. The Calumet County Outdoor Recreation Plan is essential in the future planning of the Calumet County park system. We welcome public comments on the plan throughout this summer. An open house is planned for February for public comment on the plan. Follow this link to view the recreation plan. Please use the Survey Monkey link below to leave your comments about the plan. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C3LBMRR