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Lawrence Public Schools announces new superintendent
LAWRENCE -The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Ryan Williamson as the new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1, 2024. Williamson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership to the new role. With over 25 years in the field of education, Williamson has served in various capacities, most recently serving as principal of South Haven High School, demonstrating a strong commitment to student achievement, staff development, and community engagement, according to a press release from the school district.
Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s set for July 26-28
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s, set for the weekend of July 26-28. The traditional Classic Car & Truck Show and Marketplace arts & crafts fair will bring visitors and local residents to downtown Paw Paw, where guests will be treated to more family-friendly activities, specials at main street businesses, food, and music.
Lawrence names new director of athletics and dean of students
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Public Schools has named Noah Wiswary as the district’s new director of athletics and dean of students, according to a press release from the school district. A graduate of Olivet College, Wiswary achieved a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and will complete his master’s degree...
Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest to mark 30 years with vibrant return downtown
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Fest will be returning to downtown for its thirtieth year next weekend. The event is set to take place Saturday, July 27, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place from noon until 11:30 p.m. Community: Organizers: KRESA's $100M education center aims to open...
Portage residents push back on corporate-owned rental housing plan
PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage has a proposed plan to build 45 units of single-family houses on a plot of land off of Centre Avenue. The homes and two apartment complexes would be strictly for-rent. The plan is in its tentative stages and has still not been...
Introducing Kalamazoo-area’s 2023-24 Ultimate High School State Champion
KALAMAZOO, MI – Southwest Michigan was treated to a trio of high school teams that were considered the state’s best, as each of them pocketed state championship trophies in 2023-24. It was a banner year for Kalamazoo Central’s boys track team, Kalamazoo Christian’s volleyball team and Martin’s football team, but it was the Comets that had the last laugh –– they’re the Ultimate Sports State Champions of Southwest Michigan for 2023-24.
House Of Dank Kalamazoo Grand Opening Celebration And Ribbon Cutting Scheduled For July 20th
House of Dank Kalamazoo announced in a press release Its Grand Opening Party, scheduled for Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1986 S Sprinkle Road., on the corner of S Sprinkle Road & AmVets Memorial Parkway. Doors will open promptly at 9:00 a.m., and the very...
Retired police cruisers, other Kalamazoo property going up for auction
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Retired police cruisers and other government property could be yours at an upcoming auction in Kalamazoo!. More items up for bid include pickup trucks, other city- and county-owned vehicles, furniture, electronics and equipment, according to Biddergy.com. We’re told bidding will be open to the public online...
Multiple agencies respond to a two-vehicle crash on M-66 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in Battle Creek Wednesday afternoon. It happened on M-66 near B Drive South around 3 p.m. News Channel 3 was on the scene and could see that one vehicle was on its side while the other vehicle, a utility van, sustained heavy front-end damage.
Kalamazoo belongs to two groups challenging EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water
The City of Kalamazoo says it has no position on a lawsuit challenging new federal rules to limit PFAS in drinking water. But Kalamazoo belongs to the pair of water utility associations challenging those rules, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA). An...
‘Bigger than basketball’: WMU men’s hoops holds camp for people with disabilities
KALAMAZOO, MI – There’s this special power with sports and its ability to unite people. As Western Michigan men’s basketball team stepped onto the court Wednesday morning, they were moved to that power and connection –– but on an entirely different level. And a perspective...
Boyfriend of missing Portage woman arraigned on murder charge
KALAMAZOO, MI — The boyfriend of a Portage woman who went missing in December 2022 was arraigned this week on one count of open murder. This January, 13 months after Heather Kelley was reported missing by her family on Dec. 11, 2022, Carlos Vance Watts Jr., 39, was charged with murder by Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting.
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