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St. Joseph dentist pleads no contest to Seduction, Assault and Battery

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- The Berrien County Prosecutor's Office confirmed to ABC57 News that St. Joseph, Mich. dentist Charles Howenstine pled no contest to charges related to a criminal sexual conduct investigation. Howenstine pled no contest to one charge of Seduction and two counts of Assault and Battery. The remaining...

St Joseph, MI · 12h
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1240 The Ticket

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Kalamazoo Might Have Just Seen Its Weirdest Rock Concert Ever

Alice Cooper doesn't just put on a concert. He puts on a spectacle. Fans in Kalamazoo got the full nightmare treatment Saturday night. Would you want to see a show like this?

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

WWMT

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Kalamazoo Speedway sold to new ownership ahead of 77th season

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kalamazoo Speedway is under new ownership. Longtime owner Randy Ritchey has officially sold the historic facility to businessman Don Perkins, announced during the track’s 2026 Awards Banquet. Local: Paw Paw officials review Warner Vineyards outdoor concert noise complaints. Additionally, veteran racer Kenny Head was named...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash closes both directions of M-89 in Allegan

ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Both directions of M-89 in Allegan shut down for a crash Monday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The crash happened on Marshall Street near Hubbard Street. Hudsonville: Funeral in honor of baby found dead at Electric Forest Festival held in Hudsonville. Further details...

Allegan, MI · 13h
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Fatal bank crash, family seeks specialized care for 6-year-old & more top stories

WEST MICHIGAN — Below are News Channel 3's top stories of the last week:. A woman is dead after a car crashed into a Kalamazoo bank early Sunday morning, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS). The crash happened at the PNC Bank on South Westnedge Avenue...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

southcountynews.org

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Schoolcraft Eagles close home football with win

Beckett Boyes. Photo by Stephanie Blentlinger, Lingering Memories Photography. The Schoolcraft Eagles closed out their home schedule at Roy Davis Field with an impressive 35-7 victory over the Lawton Blue Devils. Lawton entered the contest with a 4-4 record, while the Eagles came in at 5-2, looking to finish their home schedule on a high note.

Schoolcraft, MI · 1d

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$10K reward offered as family seeks answers in Kalamazoo shooting death of Angel Curtis

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The family of Angel Curtis is looking to the public for help, offering $10,000 for any information that could lead to answers as to why they lost their sister and daughter in mysterious circumstances. For Curtis's sister, Alyssa Oldshield, and mother, Yebishawn Oldshield, it's been nearly...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

The Holland Sentinel

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Lakeshore businesses want to grow, but need more employees

During an annual survey from Lakeshore Advantage , business executives indicated improved sales numbers but a continued lack of necessary workforce in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. The economic development agency interviewed 140 executives representing the region's primary employers (which total close to 700). The main takeaways from this year's report included: Higher-than-average household incomes: The median household income is $90,502 in Ottawa County and $83,283 in Allegan County, both higher than the state median of $72,875 and national median of $80,734. Growth for employment and GDP: The five-year employment growth rate for the lakeshore region (8.9%) outpaces the state (7.3%), although the national level remains slightly higher at 9.4%. The region’s five-year GDP growth of 15.8% also outpaces the state level of 14% but is lower than the national level of 18.5%. Improved sales numbers: In total, 56.8% of companies surveyed reported an increase in sales, up from 48.5% in 2025. Of the remaining companies, 37.4% said sales remained stable and only 5.8% reported decreasing sales. Improved expansion outlook: More than 35% of surveyed companies reported plans to expand in the next three years, up from 33% in 2025 but still lower than 2024 (37.6%) and 2023 (48.1%). Those numbers

Allegan County, MI · 21h

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These 7 Small Town Michigan Restaurants Serve Meals So Good You Will Never Forget Them

Wondering where to find unforgettable meals in small town Michigan?. These 7 restaurants serve incredible dishes and lasting memories in settings you have to see for yourself. 1. The Southerner (Saugatuck) The Southerner introduces Southern flavors to the lakeside town of Saugatuck. You can spot its bright yellow exterior right...

Michigan · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Over 300 Booths Fill This Michigan Holiday Craft Show Every November

More than 300 booths get filled for one November weekend, and you won’t pay a cent to walk the aisles. That’s a lot of handmade gifts under one roof. The show is called the biggest holiday craft event of the season at its venue. Crafts, fine art, and retail finds all share the floor. I like how that mix gives every shopper a fair shot at something good.

Kalamazoo, MI · 12h

hoodline.com

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Underwater Fiber Line From Chicago Lands at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor

United Federal Credit Union Headquarters — Project Connection Site. A high-speed internet cable running from Chicago to southwest Michigan under Lake Michigan is now coming ashore at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, with crews laying new fiber lines that extend from the lake onto land. The park is one of two landing points for the project, known as Critical Crossings. The project also includes a connection point at United Federal Credit Union's headquarters in St. Joseph, where construction was still in progress on August 25, 2026.

Benton Harbor, MI · 2d

westernherald.com

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Feeding Broncos faces potential shutdown from insufficient funding

Welcoming Western Michigan University students and their family members for free bi-weekly meals, the Feeding Broncos Registered Student Organization (RSO) seeks to combat food insecurity and hunger on campus. Due to the cost of these meals, the program requires significant funding, averaging $25,000 for each year, to keep its doors...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

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The Tiny Michigan Bakery That’s Basically Willy Wonka’s Factory For Breakfast Pastry Lovers

There’s a small building in South Haven, Michigan that looks perfectly ordinary from the outside, but the moment you step inside Bunde’s Bakery Cafe, something shifts. It’s the smell that gets you first, warm and sweet and completely disarming, like the universe decided to give you a hug through your nose.

South Haven, MI · 2d

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Trapped driver pulled from car after rollover crash in Kalamazoo County

COOPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver is in the hospital after a crash in Cooper Township early Monday, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the driver appears to have rolled the car before hitting a tree on North Riverview Drive near Mt. Olivet Road, just north of Parchment, at 6 a.m.

Kalamazoo County, MI · 18h

WOOD TV8

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Kalamazoo expo center to host new indoor antiques market

For the first time, statewide events organizer Michigan Antique Festivals is coming to West Michigan to host its inaugural Kalamazoo Vintage Market at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center.

Kalamazoo, MI · 13h

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Cass County Commissioners approve pay raises for employees, elected officials

Several Cass County, Michigan employees will soon be getting a pay raise. Members of the Cass County Independent Employees’ Association will get a two-percent raise for each of the next three years, under agreements approved by the county commissioners last week. Meanwhile, elected officials will get a three-percent cost of living adjustment next year, while non-union employees will get a three-percent cost of living adjustment and a $1,200 payment.

Cass County, MI · 1d

southcountynews.org

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Schoolcraft schools reviews audit results

The Schoolcraft Board of Education reviewed the good-news results of its annual audit at an October board meeting. The Portage accounting firm of Yeo & Yeo performed the audit for the district in early August. One of its CPAs, Michael Evrard, presented the results to the board. The audit found...

Schoolcraft, MI · 1d

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13th "Baby It's Cold Outside" event aids Kalamazoo homeless, helps find missing people

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local nonprofit held an event in Kalamazoo on Saturday to help the homeless population and locate missing individuals. The Venus Foundation held its "Baby It's Cold Outside" event to help local homeless people stay warm with warm clothing, blankets, personal hygiene items, shoes, boots, and warm food.

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

Seattle ON Tap

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The MAC Title Race Is On Fire and Western Michigan's 14-Point Spread Tells You Everything

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Week 11 of the college football season is here, and things are getting absolutely wild, especially in the Mid-American Conference. The push for conference titles and bowl eligibility is […]

Kalamazoo, MI · 10h

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Despite high diesel prices, Kalamazoo city streets will still be plowed this winter, official says

Diesel is still far above $6 a gallon in Kalamazoo, as the U.S.- Iran war continues to keep prices high. But a Kalamazoo city official says even if prices go higher, they’ll find a way to plow roads this winter. James Baker is the Director of Kalamazoo’s Department of...

Kalamazoo, MI · 17h