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The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo, Michigan
This little town was named after the “second oldest settled community in Calhoun County” (Marshall was first). So why haven't most of us ever heard of it?. The village of Marengo had its genesis in 1831 when settlers came here to take advantage of water power supplied by the Kalamazoo River.
Undersheriff warns of high water levels
CENTREVILLE – With the recent rain and high water levels, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman is asking St. Joseph County boaters to refrain from causing wakes until water levels recede. Bingaman said many area lakes and streams are at high levels following the excessive amount of rainfall over...
Small Town Michigan Festival Offers Music, Shopping and More
Small town Michigan offers really fun things to do in the summer, especially when it comes to festivals. One town is gearing up for one of the biggest small town Michigan festivals, and even outside of the festival, this town offers music, shopping and more all summer. It’s hard to believe, but summer is already starting to wind down, so now is the time to get out there and enjoy the season. Thankfully, we still officially have two months of summer left, but come August, school starts in many areas of Michigan, so it almost feels like July is the last full summer month.
Annual Bronson Polish Festival starts three day run on Thursday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – It’s one of the biggest summer time events in Branch County. The 54th Bronson Polish Festival starts Thursday and will run through Saturday, July 20. Polish food will be available at various Bronson locations starting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Festival President Candy Cox says...
Vendors Wanted for Saturday Sept 21 Apple Fest
Coldwater, MI– Vendors selling locally-grown apples, crafts, and food trucks are wanted to dot the downtown landscape on Saturday Sept 21 when the City of Coldwater hosts the annual Apple Fest. Festival Coordinator Mariah Welke said, “"Apple Fest is the place to be this fall for shopping, eating, gathering...
2 Southwest Michigan business owners vie to fill open seat in state House
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in next month’s primary for Michigan’s 40th House district. Lisa Brayton and Matt Longjohn are battling to advance to November in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary. The top vote-getter will face Republican Kelly Sackett in the Nov. 5 election.
Comstock Township trustee challenging incumbent treasurer for role
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI -- Comstock Township Trustee Sandra Bloomfield is challenging incumbent township treasurer Bub Sherwood for a spot on the ballot this November. Voters will select one of the two Republican candidates in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary election. The top vote-getter from the primary will then go on to face Democratic candidate Roger Poe in November.
Jehovah’s Witnesses returns to Battle Creek for a pair of three day conventions at Kellogg Arena next month
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to Kellogg Arena next month. Jehovah’s Witnesses will present their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series the weekends of August 2–4 and August 9–11. The free event is expected to draw more than 7,000 attendees to Battle Creek over the course of the two weekends, which the organizations says will fuel the city’s economy with local spending at stores, hotels and restaurants.
While his challenger alleged he violates state law holding two elected offices, Hazelbaker said that's untrue
BRANCH COUNTY — Jessica Green, who is running for District 1 on the county commission this August, claims her opponent, incumbent commissioner Randall Hazelbaker, violates state law by serving on both the Coldwater City Council and Branch County Commission. While attending the Elk’s Veterans Day event on Saturday, Green...
Request for 22 West Pearl special land use permit approved by Coldwater Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit request on Monday night for proposed residential housing in the historic building at 22 West Pearl Street. The permit is needed since the property is located within the C-2 Central Business District. Grace Roberts represented...
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