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Boatyard Brewing To Close August 31st.
It might be time to say the golden age of craft beer in Kalamazoo just might be over. Boatyard Brewing announced today it will be ending operations.
Two-Hearted Day Is Thursday, Celebrating 22 Yrs. With A Fish Fry
The language would be too flowery if we said something like "starting in humble beginnings, Two-Hearted Ale rose to be the number one beer in the country."
WMU Picks Up Federal Grant To Help Fight Opioid Addiction
Western Michigan University has picked up a federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help increase the training and staffing of health care professionals, to stem the flood of highly addictive opioid drugs.
Mobile Secretary of State Office Coming To Eastwood Neighborhood
Sometimes you can't get over to the Secretary of State's offices to take care of business. So, on Saturday, August 24th, the Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Eastwood Community Block Party in Kalamazoo offering up their services.
'Little Miss' Spin Doctors' Tweet Strikes A Chord
It's interesting what you'll find when you peruse your Twitter feed. It isn't always just who you follow, it's sometimes what those people retweet.
This is somewhat timely, as Spin Doctors were just at Ribfest last week. Maybe you knew the story behind their song "Little Mi…
This is somewhat timely, as Spin Doctors were just at Ribfest last week. Maybe you knew the story behind their song "Little Mi…
I-94 To Be Widened To Six Lanes in Portage Beginning in 2021
Another example of road construction being a never ending torture for Michigan drivers; M-DOT has announced a two year widening project for Interstate 94, from Portage Road to Sprinkle Road.
Ultimate Father's Day Gift 2020: MLB Game at 'Field of Dreams'
And remember to bring a mitt and box of Kleenex. This might just be the ultimate Father's Day gift. Just announced today, the White Sox will play the New York Yankees at the "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond in Dyersville, Iowa, where the movie was filmed.
Re-Branded Kalamazoo County 'Youth Fair' Goes Thru Saturday
You have to understand, it's just not the same world it was thirty years ago. but give the Kalamazoo County Board and the Fair Board credit for trying to reinvent, or at the very least, re-brand the Kalamazoo County Fair as the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair.
Bell's Releases Details of 2019 Homebrew Competition
The press release starts with this daunting question: "Are your homebrew skills enough to get your beer served alongside Two Hearted, Bell’s Amber Ale, Oberon and others? Here’s your chance to prove it."
Should Michigan School Buses Have These Safety Additions?
It's enough to make your blood boil. Careless drivers driving right a stopped school bus. The results of such a mistake can be tragic. How often does it happen? It's probably correct to say one time is too often.
Michigan Joins Lawsuit To Keep Your Phone Bill From Going Up
So far, it's fourteen states and the District of Columbia; a joint effort to block a proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint,
K-Wings, Bootland Agree To Four Year Contract Extension
When you read this next sentence, it may surprise you, too. Nick Bootland will be starting his 12th season as coach of the Kalamazoo Wings.
Student Loans: Some Red Flags And Things To Look Out For
With the 2019 Fall semester looming in just days, the state of Michigan has sent out some tips and best practices for those looking to start the application process.
More Traffic Heartache As M-43 Bridge Repairs Begin Monday
It's already August and we've pretty much weather a couple of hot spells, so what's a little traffic inconvenience now? You can dream about snow flurries while your foot is on and off the brake pedal. (Any by the time, this project wraps up, there just might be snow flurries.)
Opinion: As Tigers Deal Castellanos, Boy, Am I Sick Of 'Rebuilds'
The danger in writing a piece like this is, as always, sounding whiny and sniveling. But since there's money involved, I guess I can justify it that way. All this is prompted by news of the Tigers trading
Bikes, Beasts And Beers Back at Binder Park Zoo August 8th
Whether you want to call it Tour de Zoo or Bikes, Beasts and Beers, the event returns to Binder Park Zoo on Thursday evening,
Kalamazoo Ribfest Beer/Wine List: Local, Cold and Eclectic
The annual Ribfest celebration gets underway Thursday, and again this year, the beer list will be both plentiful, eclectic, and Michigan will be well represented.
First The Song, Now Kellogg's Makes 'Baby Shark' A Cereal
Unless you're the parent of a toddler, you may not know "Baby Shark". It's a kids show, with a, shall we say politely, catchy theme song. Now get ready for a cereal, too.
Derek Jeter Donates $3.2 Million For KC Baseball Complex Project
Derek Jeter, through his Turn 2 Foundation is funding a major renovation of the baseball facilities at his alma mater, Kalamazoo Central High School.
Outage Credits: Probably'll Get An Amen From Folks Along Gull Rd
The storms this past weekend and the subsequent power disruptions have raised a question again that apparently hasn't been dealt with; should customers get outage credits for the time they're sitting in the dark?