Find the best breakfast in the Cereal City
Let’s get this out of the way first thing: There are no cereal cafes in Battle Creek. Yeah, we’re a little bummed, too. But we still take eating breakfast seriously in Cereal City:. The sweetest. Continental Pastries & Delicatessen, 928 W. Columbia Ave. While some people stop by...
Kalamazoo leaders approve contracts amid two-way conversion
Kalamazoo City leaders approved several contracts for rail crossing work as crews are in the middle of preparing Kalamazoo Avenue to turn into a two way road.
Belton named State Boys Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year
Darryl Belton thought he had put a pretty nice finishing touch on his career as Otsego’s boys swimming and diving coach when he announced his retirement in April. Then came one more honor. And it was a big one. Belton has been named the Michigan High School Athletic Coaches...
Motorcyclist dies following crash in downtown Plainwell
A motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in downtown Plainwell on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m., according to the Plainwell Department of Public Safety. Public Safety personnel responded to the scene and immediately began providing emergency
Battle Creek seeks voluntary property data for emergencies
The city of Battle Creek is inviting businesses, schools, houses of worship, property managers and other organizations to share information with emergency responders through its Protected Places Program. Participation is voluntary, and organizations can choose how much information they provide, according to a community
After chaotic takeover attempt, judge to decide who controls People’s Food Co-op
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Parties locked in a dispute over control of the People’s Food Co-op will present their arguments at a Sept. 14 hearing at Kalamazoo County Gull Road Justice Complex. Judge Gary Giguere Jr., who heads Kalamazoo County’s civil division, will decide whether the current board can continue...
Property Revolution Issues Post-Storm Roof Inspection Advisory for Portage and Kalamazoo County Homeowners
Property Revolution Roofing and Decks is encouraging homeowners throughout Portage, Kalamazoo, Mattawan, Paw Paw and surrounding Kalamazoo County communities to inspect their homes for possible exterior damage following severe thunderstorms that moved through the area in early September. On September 5, the National We
Portage, Karen Dempsey Horan reach deal on contract for her as next city manager
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Portage city council has finalized their deal to secure a new city manager. They voted last night to approve the negotiated contract with Karen Dempsey Horan. Mayor Patricia Randall says Horan flew up from Texas, where she is currently a township administrator, to...
Where Was the 101 Ranch Motel and Restaurant in Galesburg?
We found the address and satellite location of the former 101 Ranch Motel & Restaurant in Galesburg, but finding it on the ground is a whole different story...
Sturgis Man Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash in Sturgis Following Police Pursuit That Began Over...
STURGIS, MI — A 19-year-old Sturgis man was taken to a Kalamazoo hospital after a motorcycle crash that followed a police pursuit Thursday afternoon. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety said the incident began when an officer tried to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation just before 3:45 p.m. The bike fled,
