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Abandoned Putter’s Family Fun Center: Portage, Michigan 2017
It was called Putter's Family Fun Center in the Michigan town of Portage, Kalamazoo County. Located at 7206 S. Westnedge Avenue, Putter's Family Fun Center opened approximately around 1999, closed in 2015, and was demolished afterward. Looking at old photos, it seemed to be doing good business, with apparently clean...
Kalamazoo County pilots ‘trailblazing’ plan to build modular homes
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Kalamazoo County officials are working on a plan to build 10 new modular homes and select families to live in them. The pilot program is a unique new way to quickly add needed housing to Kalamazoo County, said Kalamazoo County Public Housing Commission member Gwendolyn Hooker, one of the organizers.
Voters asked to renew tax for Ross-Augusta Fire Department, possible vehicle purchases
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Voters will weigh in on continuing a tax to fund firefighting services in Kalamazoo County’s Ross Township. The Ross-Augusta Fire Department is encouraging residents to vote in the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 6, election, to support a renewal of the its operating millage that expires Dec. 31.
Former champs, PGA pros, NHL player part of loaded field at 2024 KCC Invitational
KALAMAZOO, MI – The 71st installment of the Kalamazoo Country Club Invitational is officially teed up, off and running. One of the most storied amateur golf tournaments with history dating back to the 1950s, the three-day tournament began at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning and once again has 32 teams competing for the first-place trophy.
Produce becomes a powerful differentiator in supermarkets
An appealing produce department is becoming an increasingly powerful shopper magnet, and a key variable that consumers consider when selecting a primary grocery. “Produce is the ultimate destination category for supermarkets, and a great way for stores to differentiate,” said Russell Zwanka, associate professor of food marketing and director of the food marketing program at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Women's Tennis Announces Roster Additions for 2024-25 Season
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's tennis team has announced the addition of three student-athletes for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The Broncos welcome incoming freshmen Sienna Osborne and Frida Weijerman, along with graduate transfer Lola Glantz from Florida Gulf Coast. "I couldn't be more excited about the addition...
Like tacos? Like tequila? You'll love this new Battle Creek festival
BATTLE CREEK — Get ready foodies, there's a new festival coming to town. The Battle Jacks and Outlier Events are bringing Battle Creek's Taco and Tequila Fest to MCCU Field Aug. 3. This event joins their roster of festivals such as Donut and Beer Fest and Piepalooza. Denny Smith, Battle Jacks' general manager,...
Vote for the G.O.A.T: Who is Greatest Athlete of All Time at Harper Creek in girls sports?
BATTLE CREEK - Who is the G.O.A.T? Who is the Greatest Of All Time at each of the traditional city schools in Battle Creek? Or, to be more specific. Who is the greatest athlete of all time at each school? Here at the Enquirer, in recent years, we have asked that question in regards to a specific sport, like the ‘Top 10’ football or volleyball players of all time at a certain school. But now, we are...
Nothing slowing down Kalamazoo's LaPoint, as pickleballer plays on at 99
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Come across anyone from the pickleball community and you're bound to find someone speaking highly of the sport. If you come across Minnie LaPoint, you're bound to have found your inspiration to give it a try. LaPoint got into the sport 10 years ago, encouraged by...
Early Childhood Educators in Battle Creek feeling the support
BATTLE CREEK, MI — Loni White isn’t an Early Childhood Educator for the money. For her, it’s all about the children she works with. “It’s not about the money for me. I want to give children who don’t have opportunities, the skills and knowledge they need to be successful academically, socially, and intellectually to be a person in society,” she says. “I’m modeling that in a healthy way because a lot of them don’t have that at home.”
West Michigan native brewer to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Andrew Evans’ path to Paris isn’t a traditional one. The 33-year-old from Portage is a brewer at Wax Wings Brewing in Kalamazoo. Now, instead of slinging kegs, he’s throwing discus for Team USA. It’ll be Evans’ second Olympics after participating in the Rio Olympics in 2016, where he placed 16th, and decided to take a break from the sport.
139 photos that show Kalamazoo area is ready for high school football season
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI –– High school football season in Southwest Michigan is almost here. The summer is passing and a new senior class is emerging. Coaches are taking note of their teams and stars will begin to shine, as blood sweat and tears are spent on the gridiron. In...
Voices of Youth: Youth advisory councils give youth experience seeking and funding solutions
Editor's Note: This story is part of Southwest Michigan Second Wave's Voices of Youth Battle Creek program supported by the BINDA Foundation, City of Battle Creek, Battle Creek Community Foundation, and the Michigan After School Partnership. This series features stories created by Calhoun County youth in partnership with professional mentors.
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