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...
Local realtor and grant program team up to thank area firefighters
RE/MAX Elite Group's Stacy Schwenk partnered with Modern Woodmen of America to provide meals to Sturgis and Centreville fire departments. According to a community announcement, the meals were served Nov. 17 as part of Modern Woodmen's Do-Good Grant program, which supports community-focused acts of kindness. ...
MSP: Man arrested in New Jersey, charged in $200K sweepstakes scam
State police say a man was arrested in New Jersey, extradited to Michigan and charged for his role in a fake Publishers Clearing House scam that targeted a Van Buren County resident.
Find Golden Fan Cup at Chick-fil-A for free entrées for one year
The lines at Chick-fil-A are always long for a reason — especially at the drive-thru. Everybody loves their chicken!. And the popular restaurant is rolling out its first-ever year-long celebration in 2026 — serving up its iconic classics (chicken sandwiches!) and new menu items, as well as lots of fun surprises,...
1/6/26: Another bar bows out
A local distillery is shutting down its tasting room. Also: Kalamazoo’s new city manager is sworn in. And a former resident is suing for cleaner air. Take a bunch of indie-film fanatics. Mix in an old, repurposed church. Turn down the lights, fire up a projector, and you’re in store for a pretty unusual evening.
Hocevar gets 3-year backing from Zeigler Auto Group
With hats, photos and even car bumpers, NASCAR fans came from around the area to Zeigler Motorsports in Kalamazoo Monday night to meet one guy — Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar.
Kalamazoo’s Green Door Distilling Bids Farewell To Its Tasting Room
This weekend marks a bittersweet farewell for a beloved local spot. The community will feel the absence of Green Door's tasting room.
Kalamazoo County Wendy’s closes, as company moves to close hundreds in U.S.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — One of the six Wendy’s fast-food restaurants operating in Kalamazoo County permanently closed its doors last week. The fast-food restaurant, at 5128 S. Ninth St. in Texas Township, ceased operations on Dec. 30, 2025, a representative with the company confirmed. Employees at the location...
Cloudy Skies And Rain Showers Coming This Week
As we slide into the new year, sweater weather is here to stay—expect highs in the 30s and 40s throughout the week.
Mixed feelings in Kalamazoo following Venezuela strike and Maduro’s arrest
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — West Michigan is reacting to the rapid-fire developments regarding Venezuela this weekend, and what it all means for our country's future. Kalamazoo residents are divided on foreign policy, with some happy about Maduro's arrest, some wondering how the change of power will happen, and some who...

















