KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The historic Michigan News Agency in Kalamazoo will open its doors one more time months after the death of its owner.
On Nov. 22, 28 and 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the store will reopen to the public for a community book sale to sell off its remaining merchandise. It has been closed since its owner, Dean Hauck, died in February.
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Under Hauck’s leadership, the store became a downtown Kalamazoo landmark. Her father opened the business in 1947, and she spent her childhood helping around the store before taking over in 1988.
All books will be 50% off and proceeds will go toward Kalamazoo Forward Venture’s “ongoing efforts to advance local small-business initiatives and encourage vibrant community gathering in the heart of Kalamazoo.” KzFV purchased the bookstore’s building, 302-308 West Michigan Avenue earlier this year, according to their social media…