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Toliver finding peace out on the water

Basketball was Lucas Toliver’s first love. Starting in the third grade, he spent hours and yearsperfecting his shot, crafting his ball-handling skills and ultimately becoming a record-breaking scorer at Paw Paw High School before playing for three years at Western Michigan University. Then, it all ended, and without basketball,...

Paw Paw, MI · 1d
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MLive

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Kalamazoo apartment complex sells for $28.6 million

KALAMAZOO, MI — An equity firm has purchased Campus Court at Knollwood, an 834-bed student housing community near Western Michigan University, the company announced. HPP Equity announced the acquisition on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The complex at 1701 Knollwood Ave. sold for $28.6 million, public records show. “Campus Court is...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d
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1360 The Ticket

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Plainwell 7 Brew Shares Opening Date, And Another Michigan Location May Be Coming Soon

A new 7 Brew is getting ready to open in Plainwell, and a Facebook post has Southwest Michigan wondering if Sturgis is next.

Plainwell, MI · 10h

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 · 4d
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Austin Lake Trail opens in Portage, linking city to Vicksburg

PORTAGE, Mich. — The City of Portage celebrated the opening of a long-awaited trail on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Three miles of trail were added to the city's pedestrian and bike friendly trail system, connecting Austin Lake to Zylman Avenue and creating the Austin Lake Trail. Local:...

Portage, MI · 5h

WWMT

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64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is stepping off soon. Here's what you need to know:

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The City of Kalamazoo is gearing up to ring in the holiday season - and you're invited to join in the festivities!. The 64th annual Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is scheduled to step off on Nov. 21, spreading holiday cheer to nearly 30,000 spectators. This includes a...

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Grab The Whole Family And Head To This Michigan Restaurant Boasting Its Very Own Playground

Somewhere in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a restaurant looked at the standard dining experience and decided it simply wasn’t trying hard enough. The Backyard of Kalamazoo is what happened next. This is a place that serves smashburgers and smoked whitefish dip and Bavarian pretzels, and also gives your kids a lawn...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

Heavy.com

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MAC Football Standings, Tiebreaker: Records, Rules for WMU, Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio

The Mid-American Conference football standings are a thing of beauty. The MAC teams have all played six conference games. Four teams are tied for first place at 5-1 in conference play: Western Michigan, Toledo, Buffalo and Ohio. There’s still plenty of football to be played, but it’s creating quite the...

Toledo, OH · 1d

westernherald.com

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Benák suspended following North Dakota game

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has issued a one game suspension for freshman forward Adam Benák for slashing. The one game suspension was issued following the Broncos’ visit to the University of North Dakota, in which WMU went 0-1-1. In the third period of Saturday’s game, a...

Grand Forks, ND · 3d

WKBN

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Local standout quarterback perfect in Western Michigan win

Lowry was a perfect 15-for-15 for 149 passing yards and a touchdown during the win.

Akron, OH · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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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 · 5h

wilcoxnewspapers.com

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Planners ask Warner Vineyards for noise mitigation plan

PAW PAW – At the Thursday, Nov. 5, Village of Paw Paw Planning Commission, commissioners approved a resolution for Warner Vineyards, which operates an outdoor entertainment venue at 706 S. Kalamazoo Street, to have a written noise-mitigation plan submitted to the planning commission by Jan. 31, 2027. Warner Vineyards...

Paw Paw, MI · 2d

MLive

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Land that was ‘made for the game’: Championship golf course nearly ready in Kalamazoo

The championship golf course at Kalamazoo Country Club designed by renowned architect Andrew Green is nearing completion.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

MLive

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Michigan sub shop will offer 47% discount to celebrate 47th anniversary

PORTAGE, MI — The family-owned sub shop Jersey Giant Subs turns 47 this fall, and it’s celebrating with the largest discount the company has ever offered. On Wednesday, Nov. 18, every sub on the menu will be offered at 47% off, all day long. Jersey Giant is a...

Portage, MI · 1d

WNDU

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‘A God-send’: Volunteers rake leaves at seniors’ homes across southwest Michigan

Michigan (WNDU) - Rakes were out in full force across southwest Michigan on November 12, all to help local seniors. From 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on November 12, nearly 1,500 volunteers took to yards across Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties as part of “Rake a Difference.”. The...

Van Buren County, MI · 1d

secondwavemedia.com

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Local record store offers a place to discover new music beyond digital platforms

This story was produced by a collaborative team of students from the Community-Engaged Digital Storytelling (CEDST) Lab at Western Michigan University. It is a joint project with the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative and its equitable community development reporting project. Still images were captured by local photographer Taylor Scamehorn. Michael Evans,...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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Michigan Bargain Hunters Love Exploring This Unique Resale Shop In Allegan

A shop that sells just about anything except clothes sounds like a dare. I believe that one rule tells you everything about the fun waiting inside. Old radio cabinets share space with doors, silverware sets, and wooden signs. Antique fish set pieces sit near kitchen tools and hobby wood. Then...

Allegan, MI · 2d

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Seniors receive help with fallen leaves in annual United Way "Rake a Difference"

INDIANA (WSBT) — If you're a senior, United Way of Southwest Michigan is holding its annual "Rake a Difference" program. “Rake a Difference” is an annual program that helps seniors with raking their lawns. The event is happening on November 12, 2026 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. The program...

Van Buren County, MI · 2d

Fox17

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Vicksburg Clothing Company returning to Downtown Vicksburg after over 100 years

Vicksburg Clothing Company is returning to Main Street in the heart of Vicksburg, bringing unique gifts alongside it in time for the holiday season. This comes following a revival effort by The Mill Group, where all kinds of apparel can be found at 106 S. Main Street. The storefront is...

Vicksburg, MI · 2d

nowkalamazoo.org

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‘Now is the right time’

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). You could say history has always played a part in Lynn and Jed Robertson’s relationship. On the afternoon of the interview for this story, they were celebrating the 18th anniversary of the day they met at an underground film festival in Chicago: Nov. 4, 2008, the day Barack Obama was elected President.

Kalamazoo, MI · 1d