After 2 decades in business, longtime family jeweler closing Portage store
PORTAGE, MI — After 20 years of selling fine jewelry on South Westnedge Avenue, Medawar Jewelers is closing its doors. The family-owned jewelry store, 5721 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage, will close permanently at the end of business on Saturday, May 17, a sales associate confirmed with the Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive.
The Disappearance of Glenn Brown
15 year old Glenn Brown was last seen in Pennfield Township, Michigan on May 7, 2025. He disappeared after leaving Pennfield High School and walking into the wooded area behind the building. Disappearance. On May 7, 2025, Glenn Brown was seen leaving Pennfield High School and walking into the wooded...
LIST: West Michigan honors fallen service members with Memorial Day services, events
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Services are scheduled throughout West Michigan this Memorial Day, including wreath-laying, parades and guest speakers. Find a Memorial Day event near you in our list below:. 'Show of respect':Community gathers for annual Kalamazoo Memorial Day parade, ceremony. Barry County. Monday, May 26 -...
What’s that on Portage Street? Nonprofit will double its capacity with new $11M building
Construction is about halfway done, officials said. Walls have been rapidly going up on the property in recent weeks.
It’s just business: Manufacturing moves from DENSO, Fictiv, Electra.aero, and more
As manufacturers strive to optimize and improve profitability, they often use various business strategies to stay competitive. These actions include mergers, acquisitions, promotions, layoffs, funding, and much more. Below are just a few of the companies that are making moves and making headlines in the industrial...
Woman, 19, killed in single-vehicle crash in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A 19-year-old woman was killed in a crash when the car she was driving struck a tree, police said. At 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, police responded to a report of a Honda Accord crashing on Almena Drive west of Fourth Street. The driver was...
Portage opens new 1-mile trail for biking, walking
PORTAGE, MI — A 1-mile long, 10-foot-wide trail between Lovers Lane and Portage Road opened to bicyclists and other non-motorized traffic on May 5. The new East Central Trail connects to the Garden Lane Trail, which runs through Celery Flats Historical Area, and intersects with the Lovers Lane Trail and Portage Road...
A Rabid Bat Has Been Discovered In Kalamazoo, Here’s Where
The last thing anybody ever wants to encounter is a rabid animal, considering rabies is one of the things that we have very little defense against. It is considered a fatal disease, and unfortunately, there is no treatment that can be done once you are infected. There was a recent...
Michigan Spot Now Named Best All-You-Can-Eat Brunch In The State
While plenty of spots in Michigan offer a quick breakfast on the go, there's nothing like a freshly made meal full of fresh, hot options. And it's even better when you can indulge in more than one delicious dish at a restaurant named the best all-you-can-eat brunch in the Great Lakes state.
Unattended Jail Inmates Left In Michigan Court Transport
An investigation was launched earlier this week to determine how inmates from a Michigan jail were left in a police transport vehicle for hours unattended. It was around 5:00 P.M. Monday afternoon when employees at the Kalamazoo County Jail noticed that residents of the jail were roaming in a secure area of the...
