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Police offer safety tips to know before a trip on the Kalamazoo River
KALAMAZOO, MI – With recent heavy rains, the Kalamazoo River has a greater volume of water and a faster current, prompting officials to remind boaters of a few tips to ensure safety. In recent weeks, jurisdictions around Southwest Michigan have responded to various water rescues involving boaters losing control...
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
The fight game might be living in an MMA world now, but long before mixed martial arts became The Next Big Thing, Michigan-founded Toughman competitions featuring amateurs stepping into the ring to prove they were tough enough, were the thing in fighting. Kalamazoo was one of the sports hotbeds and claimed a spot on the national stage when a 90s era event from Wings Stadium was widely covered.
Warner Vineyards concert series becomes hot topic of discussion
Pat Warner, third-generation owner of the 86-year-old Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw, Michigan, addresses noise concerns from neighbors and thanks the nearly three dozen supporters who spoke during a Village Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Paw Paw. 2 / 7. Warner Vineyards concert season. 4 /...
First-time winner, competitor in his first try at a 'tri' highlight Cereal City Triathlon
BATTLE CREEK - A first-time winner and a second-place finisher in his first try at a 'tri', highlighted the 2024 Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon event in Battle Creek on Saturday. After finishing in the top five a few times in recent years, 39-year-old Jeremy Sikkama of Kalamazoo won the annual triathlon, held at Goguac Lake and the surrounding area. ...
PHOTOS: Gull Road Speedway station goes dark, closed until further notice
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — "We are closed," a sign taped to the front door of a Speedway gas station in Kalamazoo read. Global outage: Microsoft outages caused by CrowdStrike glitch paralyze airlines, other businesses. Friday, the gas station on Gull Road went dark, but it's unclear whether or not the...
'Backpacks for Good' event taking place on August 6 in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Berrien Community Foundation will give out 1,100 backpacks with school supplies to the students who live in the 49022 ZIP code regardless of what school they attend. The Berrien Community Foundation is hosting 'Backpacks for Good' on August 6 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local manufacturer celebrated its expansion and rebrand Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Members of the Greater Niles Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate Pratt Intermodal Chassis, a leading manufacturer of container chassis located at 2070 S 3rd St., Niles. PIC guided attendees through the 300,000 square-foot facility, […] The post Niles manufacturer celebrates expansion, rebrand with ribbon-cutting ceremony appeared first on Leader Publications.
PHOTOS: Battle Creek celebrates Pride community with downtown parade, weekend festival
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek's Pride Festival is in full swing. Just over two weeks after BC Pride raised a Pride flag over Battle Creek City Hall, community members gathered in downtown Battle Creek to celebrate day two of the 2024 Battle Creek Pride Festival Friday. PHOTOS:Battle Creek...
Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter
EDWARDSBURG — The Village Council of Edwardsburg met Monday at the Village Hall for their regular monthly meeting.= The council continued discussion regarding possible rental fees for use of the new shelter at Gunn Park after bringing back additional research. Trustee Hughes put forth the idea of offering rentals for full or half days, with […] The post Edwardsburg to consider rental fees for Gunn Park shelter appeared first on Leader Publications.
Donald Trump thanks Elon Musk for donations of "$45m per month"
During Donald Trump's speech at Grand Rapids in Michigan on July 20, the former US President thanked X / Twitter owner Elon Musk for his contribution of "$45m a month".In his first rally since his assassination attempt after a number of speeches at the Republican National Convention, Trump boasted about Musk's financial support to his campaign.It comes soon after Musk endorsed Trump amid reports he had created a super PAC (political action committee, a tax-exempt organisation) to pledge millions and millions a month to his campaign.During the rally, Trump said: "Elon endorsed me the other day, and I read, I...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination at the Republican...
Chev’s Cafe in Muskegon Heights has delicious food that won’t break the bank
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI - A new cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is making waves along the lakeshore. Mark Chiaverini opened Chev’s Cafe on Friday, July 5, at 3314 Glade St. in Muskegon Heights to offer comfort food at a low price. If you purchase a product or register...
Emerson the Brave of Holland succumbs to cancer after six years
HOLLAND TWP. — Emerson Hoogendoorn, known as Emerson the Brave, died Thursday, July 18, after a six-year battle with cancer. Emerson, 12, was a student at Harbor Lights Middle School. She's been battling cancer since she was 6. "Today, July 18, 2024, at 3:24 p.m., after a 6+ year...
Child dies after Grand Rapids river rescue
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A child died after being located during a river rescue in Grand Rapids, according to officials. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded for a river rescue in Riverside Park on the afternoon of Saturday, July 20, police said. If you purchase a product or register for...
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