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Berries Pancake House closing downtown Kalamazoo location after year of business
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After a year of business, the doors of a downtown Kalamazoo breakfast staple are soon set to close. With only four days notice, Berries Pancake House's West Michigan Avenue location will close on July 28, according to restaurant officials in a post on Facebook. "Your favorite...
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
Mishawaka announces plans for Michiana’s first ‘Miracle Field’
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - There’s a plan on the table to make the Princess City more inclusive for everyone — all in the name of fun. Mishawaka leaders announced plans to build what they say will be the region’s first “Miracle Field” for people with disabilities at Normain Heights Park.
Bench trial date on permanent injunction set for Lowry/Lockport/Park lawsuit
CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman set a Tuesday, Sept. 3 date for a bench trial to determine if a permanent injunction can be issued in a lawsuit filed by Tom Lowry against Lockport and Park townships. Proceedings will begin at 8 a.m. on that day.
TR Library board to present written contract offer to Lockport
THREE RIVERS — The board of the Three Rivers Public Library will officially put a new offer before Lockport Township for a library services contract. On Tuesday, the board voted to extend to the township a written offer of $20,822.18 on its contract for the first year, with an increase of 3 percent every year for three years, with an option to terminate the contract six months prior to the end of the library’s fiscal year in June. There will also be a clause that gives the sides the option to renegotiate after three years.
No injuries reported in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North Main Street, where the house showed smoke and fire coming from a first-floor apartment.
Kuk receives high marks as city manager
STURGIS - Confidence in Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk was reflected Wednesday in the results of his annual performance evaluation. Mayor Frank Perez said Kuk received a positive review of his work as city manager during a recent closed session. The city manager's performance evaluation is a constructive review of the city manager’s...
Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids
A massive invasive species was removed from Glen Lake, Michigan, a lake that sits just inland from Lake Michigan in the northwest portion of the state. The Japanese Koi fish caught by a bowfishing team from the Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club ended up bagging a world record koi (on the bow) when it tipped the […] The post Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids appeared first on BroBible.
Michigan, Canada officially connected by North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge
DETROIT - It’s not open yet, but the Gordie Howe International Bridge has just become an official border crossing, connecting Michigan and Canada by the largest cable-stayed bridge in all of North America. It’s the latest milestone in the Bridge’s ongoing construction between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
See who’s running for Kalamazoo County commissioner in District 4
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Sarah Joshi and Abby Wheeler are vying for the Democratic nomination to represent District 4 on the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. The board has nine members elected to four-year terms to represent districts in different areas of the county. The board makes decisions to guide the operation and administration of the county government.
McGinnis receives high grades and pay hike from Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It’s been a bumpy few years in Portage, but their City Manager has received good grades for the way he handled things. Last year there was a citizen uprising over proposed new housing in the Lake Center district, and there were questions about the legitimacy of a city council member’s qualifications going into fall elections. This spring the city was hit by a tornado.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car
GOSHEN — A 67-year-old Goshen man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a passenger car southwest of the city. William Hess died at the scene, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said. Officers were called at 11:44 a.m. Thursday to C.R. 17 and C.R. 38. Hess, driving a 1991 Harley-Davidson Heritage Soft Tail Classic, was northbound on C.R. 17 while Sharon Blankenship, 77, of Elkhart, ...
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