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Riding the ‘Silver Tsunami’: Women shedding corporate careers for entrepreneurship

This story originally appeared in Encore Magazine Nov. 1. It is republished here as part of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. The SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. To learn more, visit swmichjournalism.com. When Katie Boertman, 50,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

WWMT

Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center opens Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena for riding therapy

A therapeutic horse riding center celebrated an expansion that took years in the making. Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Suzanne U.D. Parish Therapy Arena on Thursday. Local: Galesburg approves water tower cameras after golf ball dents spark investigation. The new arena...

Galesburg, MI · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

Coach Robbie Hattan has brought the magic back to Colon football

COLON ― The combination of Colon football and Robbie Hattan seems to be special. When that combo, they're magical. When they are apart, not as much. Coach Hattan and his Colon Magi are making a deep run in the playoffs once again, just like they did several years ago when that first was the partnership. No. 3 Colon will play in the state semifinals in 8-player Division 1 as the Magi face No. 1-ranked Montabella at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Greenville High School. MORE: Colon tops Climax-Scotts to get back to the Final Four in 8-player division football The last time Colon made a similar run was 2021, with Hattan also as the head coach, as the Magi made the state finals. Colon was back in the second round the next year before Hattan took his coaching whistle to Pennfield in 2023. In the three years Hattan was at Pennfield, Colon failed to make the playoffs. He returned this fall ― and the magic was back. "Colon is home to me. Coming back was a no-brainer," Hattan said. "I was driving an hour to Pennfield every day from Colon. Having a young family. I was missing a lot

Colon, MI · 2d

WWMT

Health officials warn of emerging synthetic opioid up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The newest warning from health officials is circulating as the opioid epidemic continues, this time involving a drug up to 10 times more powerful and undetectable. The synthetic opioid is known as Cychlorphine (N-Propionitrile Chlorphine), and is known to be involved in at least 55 deaths,...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 22h

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Merry Mile 2026: Stars, Stripes & Merry Mile Bright!

A Calhoun County Holiday Tradition Returns December 2!. ‘Tis the season, and the countdown is on! We’re making our list and checking it twice as the Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society (CCAIS) prepares to light up the Calhoun County Fairgrounds for Merry Mile 2026 – Stars, Stripes & Merry Mile Bright!

Calhoun County, MI · 2d

MLive

Kalamazoo ice built a national skating star. Will the next generation get the same chance?

A Kalamazoo figure skating star has won 18 national medals on local ice. Now the future of her home ice is uncertain.

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Water disconnections for nonpayment in Battle Creek to resume in March

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek is about to resume water disconnections for residents who haven't paid their bills. The city stopped shutting off water to residents for nonpayment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has continued that policy ever since. At a meeting Tuesday, city commissioners discussed plans to...

Battle Creek, MI · 3d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

Coldwater's Delaney leads 2026 Battle Creek Enquirer All-Enquirer Boys Soccer Team

BATTLE CREEK - Never losing a game from late August until October. Winning a conference title and a district crown. For helping his team accomplish all of that, Coldwater's Ken Delaney is the 2026 All-Enquirer Boys Soccer Team Coach of the Year. The All-Enquirer Boys Soccer Team is selected by nominations from the city and area coaches and voted on by the Enquirer sports staff. MORE: Player capsules for the Battle Creek Enquirer All-Enquirer Boys Soccer Team In his 18th season as head coach, Delaney is on a roll with state-ranked teams in back-to-back years as the Cardinals were 15-2-2 overall. Coldwater finished as Interstate 8 Conference champs with a 6-0 record in the league and won a second district title in the last three years. Along the way, Coldwater went unbeaten from August 20 until the regionals and climbed to as high as No. 12 in the Michigan Interscholastic High School Soccer Coaches rankings in Division 2. Delaney is joined on the All-Enquirer team by Cardinals players Abdulhamid Munassar, Ahmen Norman, Riath Shamaala and Jensely Norvilus. Lakeview finished as All-City Tournament champs and adds Mang Sung, Richard Lian and Cristian Duran to the team. Harper Creek had the most

Coldwater, MI · 1d

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Comstock Schools cutting staff positions amid declining enrollment, revenue

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Comstock Public Schools is cutting staff positions as the district faces declining enrollment and a significant loss in revenue. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey J. Thoenes said the decision was not easy and was not made lightly in a letter on Thursday. Local: West Michigan passengers' travel plans...

Comstock Twp, MI · 7h

The Battle Creek Enquirer

Centrica Care seeks volunteers to help families through grief

Centrica Care Navigators is looking for volunteers to help southwest Michigan residents and families cope with the loss of loved ones. The nonprofit needs volunteers for a variety of grief support programs, according to a community announcement. Volunteers may prepare grief support mailings and materials, organize resources, sort data and help with programs including “Walking Through Grief” and “Dinner with Friends.” Opportunities also include making grief support follow-up calls and preparing materials for upcoming camps and retreats. “Navigating grief is no easy journey, and our volunteers are an integral part of our grief support team,” Jodi Vanlerberghe, volunteer program manager at Centrica Care Navigators, said in the announcement. “With their help, we provide meaningful and impactful care to individuals and families experiencing loss. Whether helping prepare materials, assisting with our programs or offering a listening ear, their time and compassion make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.” No special experience needed to volunteer Centrica Care Navigators also offers grief camps for children and retreats for adults with help from its staff and volunteers. Volunteers receive comprehensive training, ongoing guidance and educational resources to prepare them for their roles, according to the announcement. No special experience is

Van Buren County, MI · 1d

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Entries sought for Union City Santa Parade

UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Union City residents are gearing up for a beloved holiday tradition as the 2026 Village of Union City Santa Parade returns on Saturday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. Featuring this year’s festive theme, “A Magical Christmas,” the event invites local businesses, churches, organizations, families,...

Union City, MI · 22h

WOOD TV8

6 locations planned around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo as Paris Baguette enters West Michigan

South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette is entering West Michigan, with plans to open six locations — four in the Grand Rapids metro area and two around Kalamazoo — in the next few years.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

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ENTER NOW: Show Us Battle Creek's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Battle Creek.

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

St. Philip is back in state quarterfinals in volleyball for first time since 2021

ATHENS — For a program that has been to the state finals 31 times, it's been a little while since St. Philip was playing in the final week of the season. The Tigers have earned that chance as St. Philip won its first regional championship since the 2021 season. No. 4 St. Philip defeated No. 10 Kalamazoo Hackett 3-0 in this Division 4 regional final in high school volleyball action at Athens High School on Thursday, Nov. 12. MORE: Coach Robbie Hattan has brought the magic back to Colon football "Pretty excited to be going back to the state quarterfinals. It's been a while," said St. Philip head coach Vicky Groat. "Just proud of this group of girls. And for them to get a regional championship and get an opportunity play in a quarterfinals, I'm excited for them." St. Philip defeated Kalamazoo Hackett, 25-22, 25-18, 25-20 to win the regional crown and advance. The Tigers last won a regional championship in the 2021 season where they went on to win the program's 22nd state championship. St. Philip, now 34-13-4, will see No. 1-ranked Adrian Lenawee Christian (43-6) in the Division 4 state quarterfinals in the final week of the season

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Lending Hands of Michigan

Editor’s Note: The Nonprofit Spotlight is NowKalamazoo’s collaboration with area nonprofits, providing space for them to highlight important work that might not be known to Kalamazoo County at large. Unlike NowKalamazoo’s published news stories, the information submitted does not go through an extensive editing process. Our editors fix grammar and verify basic facts and spelling of names. We adjust language according to our editorial style guide if necessary. Know of a group that should be in the NowKalamazoo Nonprofit Spotlight? Submit a nomination here.

Kalamazoo County, MI · 1d

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Why's That: What's the point of the spire in front of Floyd Hall?

This story originally aired in October 2025. The structure stands tall on Western Michigan University’s Engineering Campus, a 120-foot stainless steel spire visible from the nearby US-131 highway. Question-asker Nancy Kalinowski of Kalamazoo was familiar with it, like many engineering students who walk past it every day. But Kalinowski...

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 2d

act-news.com

Paper Transport Runs RNG Trucks for Graphic Packaging

Paper Transport operates eight RNG-powered trucks equipped with Cummins X15N engines on dedicated routes between Chicago and Kalamazoo for Graphic Packaging International. After a year of operation, the partnership is providing information on how alternative fuels can support daily freight transportation while maintaining reliability. U.S. retail diesel prices averaged $6.13...

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

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Turnovers help Mendon football thrash Marcellus to win regional title

MENDON — In a clash of local eight-man football programs last weekend, it was the established and experienced Mendon team that raced past an up-and-coming and gritty Marcellus team Saturday afternoon by a score of 60-14. The Wildcats kept it close in the early going, taking the 7-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Hornets capitalized on two Marcellus turnovers in the second quarter en route to a 36-14 lead at the half, eventually running away with the victory and putting them one step closer to a trip to the Superior Dome.

Marcellus, MI · 1d

wmubroncos.com

Volleyball Signs Four to Class of 2027

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan volleyball team and head coach Colleen Munson have announced the signing of four student-athletes to the program's class of 2027. Outside hitter/defensive specialist Taylor Berg (Chicago, Ill.), defensive specialist/libero Makayla Naves (Grand Blanc, Mich.), defensive specialist/libero Rylee Stanley-Eldred (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and outside hitter Piper Vogel (Wexford, Pa.) are all slated to suit up for the Brown and Gold beginning with the 2027 season.