100 Years: Marywood in Battle Creek
The 1950s and 60s were a heyday for golf in Battle Creek. Kellogg’s and Post were behemoths worldwide in the breakfast cereal production world, enough to support four private clubs in the now smaller city in west/central Michigan. One of the four, Marywood, has been public since the 2000s,...
Allegan Village Market Closing Jan 6 Ahead of Harding’s Opening
Village Market in Allegan will close Jan 6 to 8 and reopen Jan 9 as Harding's. Here’s what shoppers in West Michigan need to know.
Battle Creek Unites To Find Missing Havanese Named Reiko
In Battle Creek, a beloved Havanese named Reiko has gone missing, and the community is stepping up to help find her.
Christmas tree pickup fundraiser to take place Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A pair of local staples in the county are teaming up on Tuesday to offer some unique services. Gest Pro Tree Service and the St. Joseph County United Way will be picking up Christmas trees in the area. They will then be recycled into wood chips. It's also a fundraiser for the United Way as the...
Puzzle enthusiasts compete for puzzle piece trophy at Puzzlethon 2026
VICKSBURG, Mich. — A puzzling competition took place Saturday at the Vicksburg District Library. Puzzle lovers went head-to-head at Puzzlethon 2026, now in its third year, competing to take home the silver puzzle piece trophy. Local: The Rooster's Call customers donate food during coldest days of the year. "We...
FUEL CLOSE OUT THE WEEKEND WITH A SHOOTOUT WIN
KALAMAZOO- The Indy Fuel headed to Kalamazoo to close out their three-game weekend. After fighting a deficit, the game was sent to overtime. The Fuel won in a 12-round shootout. 1ST PERIOD. Lee Lapid took the first penalty of the game at 4:04 for interference, but the Fuel penalty kill...
Dog rescued after falling through ice in St. Joseph County
Firefighters rescued a dog who fell through the ice on a St. Joseph County lake Sunday morning, the fire department said.
Kalamazoo couple reopens Echo Valley winter sports park
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Upon seeing the “for sale” sign in front of Echo Valley winter sports park last fall, Hank Avink thought he’d like to buy it. Once he saw the price, he was certain. After coordinating the funds, Hank and his wife, Sarah Avink, closed on...
Broc Lowry to return to Western Michigan for 2026
The 2025 Western Michigan Broncos took the MAC by storm. Western Michigan overcame an 0-3 start in non-conference play and rattled off a 7-1 conference record to qualify for the MAC Championship Game. In Detroit, the Broncos seized the opportunity and knocked off Miami (OH) 23-13 for their first MAC title since 2016....
The Rooster’s Call customers donate food during coldest days of the year
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The need for charity is always greatest in the middle of winter, and customers at The Rooster's Call are delivering on it. The local chain is holding a food drive for the South Michigan Food Bank. Anyone who brings in at least two non-perishable food items...

















