‘Farrand Hall,’ Michigan’s culinary gem, is for sale
COLON TWP., MI — Farrand Hall owners James Gray and Jacob Hagan have listed for sale the historic home-turned-culinary destination, known for farm-to-table communal dinners with top chefs, for $2.05 million. Gray said the decision is personal and reflects a desire to “move in another direction” after 10 years of work...
American Dream Lost? Michigan leaders look for affordable housing solutions
PORTAGE, Mich. — Owning a home is called the American Dream, but it's become so expensive between high home prices and higher interest rates, that it's not attainable for a growing number of people. Drew Forsyth wanted a new home, but wasn't sure he could afford one. "I always...
Cause of fire at Kalamazoo Metal Recycling Plant labeled ‘undetermined’
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Following an investigation, the cause of the fire at the Kalamazoo Metal Recycling Plant has been labeled "undetermined," according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). The massive fire happened March 9 at the plant on King Highway, and the smoke could be seen for...
Family Fare Completes Full-Store Remodel in Michigan
Paw Paw location now offers upgraded shopping experience with added convenience and selection. The Family Fare store in Paw Paw, Mich., has completed a full-store transformation, bringing expanded fresh offerings and refreshed departments as part of its strategy to enhance the shopper experience. The remodel focuses...
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital remained operational during March blizzard
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WLUC) - Despite the historic blizzard that hit the U.P. in March, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital remained operational while facing operational and financial strain. A press release from SMH says the hospital activated its Incident Command structure, which ensured a coordinated response across all...
Man, 20, charged with murder for role in fatal Kalamazoo Christmas Eve crash
KALAMAZOO, MI -- An arrest has been made in connection with a December 2025 Christmas Eve crash that killed 68-year-old Marcie Nance. Elham Muzamel Hamid, 20, was arraigned on a charge of second-degree murder on Monday, March 23. Hamid was traveling at a “high rate of speed” when he struck Nance’s vehicle, according...
Comstock trustees will discuss whether the township’s supervisor can continue to sell alcohol
The Comstock Charter Township Board is set to discuss a complaint against the township's supervisor on Tuesday. The complaint claims he cannot sell alcohol and hold office at the same time. The complaint, filed last month, alleges that Supervisor Ben Martin is violating a township law. The ordinance states that...
A sandal company slid into Bell’s Brewery’s DMs — and a collab was born
KALAMAZOO, MI — Oberon Day is here and fans can celebrate with their feet this year. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Bell’s Brewery partnered with the sandal and lifestyle company Chaco to release Oberon-themed footwear. The Chaco was unveiled both online and at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe on Monday, March...
Spring break starts Friday; KPS urging parents to check children’s grades
KALAMAZOO, MIM (WKZO AM/FM) – Spring break begins at the end of this week in Kalamazoo-area public school districts. Kalamazoo Public Schools superintendent Darrin Slade says this is a good time for parents to go online and check up on their students’ progress, if they haven’t looked in a while.
City’s tornado response recapped at wild city meeting Tempers flare around siren timing
THREE RIVERS — In the first city commission meeting since an EF-2 tornado ripped through the city, Three Rivers city leaders Tuesday addressed the overall response to the tornado in a lengthy presentation that was mostly laudatory of efforts with some pointed criticism at a couple points from commissioners.
