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7 Things People Love About Decatur, Michigan
From delicious ice cream and burgers to historical figures here are 7 fun facts that people love about the small village of Decatur according to your Facebook comments. 7. "Decatur was once the celery capital of the United States" ~Judy Spradlin. Judy is correct, the nutrient-rich swampland that Decatur sits...
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...
Michigan Is About To Be Invaded By Pirates…Again
Normally, when you think of pirates, you think of swashbuckling buccaneers sailing the high seas and plundering British in Spanish ships. The beginnings of our country had many reputable privateers that turned into pirates, but many people may not realize that Michigan also had their fair share of Pirates. People...
FORECLOSURE PAYOUT | Some owners of seized Kent County homes are getting some money back
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Kent County is set to pay surplus proceeds from auctions to the former owners of homes forfeited to the county due to unpaid property taxes. The announcement from the county comes after the approval of a settlement stemming from a federal lawsuit filed in Van Buren County in 2014.
The Restless Viking: Kalamazoo’s Secret — Arcadia Creek
This article was written by Martha Hayden and originally appeared on The Restless Viking website on October 31, 2023. I had no idea that Kalamazoo held a secret, Arcadia Creek. Chuck and I had attended Western Michigan University in the early 1990’s. We’d explored urban areas, usually at night, with no idea that a creek had been spying on us from beneath the streets. Join us as we put on our “puddle boots” and investigate this mysterious waterway!
This Is The Fastest Growing Venue In Michigan, But Are Its Residents Trying To Shut It Down?
But not everybody in the community has been happy with the success of the concert series. Since its expansion, the village has made many requests from the owner, Pat Warner, to ensure the safety of concert-goers, which he has accommodated every time. But there are those who are unhappy with the noise and are starting to band together against it.
County eases discipline policy for employees who test positive for legal drugs
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted this week to make changes to its employee drug testing policy. The board voted to unanimously to make changes to the policy, including new language about legal drugs, at the Tuesday, July 16, meeting. Under the former drug-free workplace policy,...
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...
Kamala Harris to make campaign stop in Kalamazoo on Wednesday
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Vice President Kamala Harris is making a campaign stop in the city of Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 17. This is the first Biden-Harris campaign event since an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13, Communications Director Alyssa Bradley said.
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...
Roads throughout Kalamazoo closed after overnight rainfall causes flooding
KALAMAZOO, MI – Heavy overnight rainfall that hit the Kalamazoo area has caused several roads across the city to close. Most of the rain subsided by 2 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, but many intersections and roads are still flooded and should be avoided, according to Kalamazoo Public Safety officials.
Here Are 3 Must-Visit Dog Bars in Michigan
Have you ever heard of a dog bar? Dog café? Indoor dog park? There are so many ways to say the same thing: dogs are welcome here. Dog owners know that at times it can be difficult to balance puppy playtime with your own social life as many place do not allow dogs-- but what if you didn't have to choose between staying in with your pup and going out with your friends?
Downtown Kalamazoo kicks off delicious deals for Restaurant Week
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Restaurant Week has officially kicked off in downtown Kalamazoo. Starting Thursday, Kalamazooians are invited to head downtown and enjoy some of the best bites the city has to offer. January Restaurant Week: Get a taste of Kalamazoo: Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 25. What restaurants are...
PHOTOS: Oshtemo celebrates summer with Music in the Park concert series
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sounds of Yacht Rock, Motown and R&B from the 1970s-1990s blared over Flesher Field Sunday during Oshtemo Friends of the Park's 9th summer concert series. CANCELED: Tenacious D nixes 'Rock D Vote' tour after guitarist's comment on Trump shooting. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., community members could...
City of Allegan awarded $1 million for dam improvements
The City of Allegan was announced as one of 22 projects that would receive funding through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE’s) Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. EGLE stated that a high-hazard dam is typically in satisfactory condition, but has a significant issue which requires addressing.
Demolition begins on WMU’s student center
KALAMAZOO, MI -- The sound of backhoes crushing concrete rang out across Western Michigan University’s main campus on Wednesday, July 17. Demolition started earlier this week on the university’s landmark Bernhard Center, 1903 W Michigan Ave. The building used to be the university’s student center until a new student center opened in August 2023 across the main plaza from the Bernhard Center.
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