Cow print-clad Chick-fil-A fans line up early for Kalamazoo-area grand opening
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Kalamazoo County’s newest Chick-fil-A served nearly 100 customers before the sun rose on Thursday, Feb. 5. A small crowd of cow-print-clad fans braved the chilly temps outside 5802 Gull Road for the new location’s grand opening. Olivia Patterson was the first person in...
Farrand Hall re-opening bakery with redeveloped catering
Farrand Hall is known for their special food-related events featuring exquisite meals and guest chefs. Farrand Hall has since expanded from their dining hall to a bakery, located at 216 E State St. in Colon. Farrand Hall Bakery offers a variety of sweet treats available for purchase, as well as...
Packed Kalamazoo forum grapples with fear, rights, and how to protect neighbors
KALAMAZOO, MI — There was one point of disagreement on the panel of the “Do Something” talk at the KNAC on Tuesday night. Vice Mayor Drew Duncan said, if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stage operations in Kalamazoo similar to what they’ve done in the...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Portage Police deliver baby boy
Portage officers responded to reports of a woman screaming for 911. Instead of tragedy, they found a miracle. The woman delivered a healthy baby boy with their help.
New owners take over Angelo’s Italian Eatery in Portage area
An Italian restaurant in Portage known for its grinders has new owners.
Portage family after birth in parking lot: ‘Beautiful experience’
A family in Portage is reflecting on a chaotic experience with laughter and joy.
Former Colon credit union teller gets prison for embezzling over $100K
CENTREVILLE, MI — Angela Vanderstraaten, 46, a former Omni Credit Union teller in Colon, was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 3, to two to 20 years in prison by Judge Paul Stutesman in St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Vanderstraaten pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from customer accounts. Omni Risk Management...
Battle Creek’s Sweetest Secrets: Top 4 Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Destinations
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Downtown Kalamazoo Eateries Exploring Reusable Takeout Container Program
We've seen some major changes to the downtown Kalamazoo, MI landscape over the past few years-- with many more to come! You do realize...
First Kalamazoo Record Show of the year attracts diverse crowd, revives vinyl tradition
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Music lovers headed to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center Sunday for the first Kalamazoo Record Show of the year. Vendors from...

















