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10 most expensive homes sold in Portage and Vicksburg, April 15-21
A house in Portage that sold for $525,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portage and Vicksburg in the past week. In total, 20 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $271,695. The average price per square foot was $185.
Woman found dead in Kalamazoo-area house fire
KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI -- A woman was found dead inside a home after it started on fire, according to a fire marshal. Firefighters were called about 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, to the blaze at 3220 Olney Road, and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home, Fire Marshal Todd Kowalski said.
Kalamazoo-area restaurant gets OK for event space – which neighbors call ‘unruly’
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Despite protests from neighbors, the Texas Township Planning Commission voted to allow a new restaurant to keep hosting special events — under several conditions — on Tuesday, April 23. While there are critics, dozens of people also came to the meeting in support of...
$4.5M approved to renovate 2 parks, build new trail in Portage this spring
PORTAGE, MI -- About $4.5 million in improvements are coming to a pair of Portage parks and a new trail — and all three projects will begin this spring. Portage’s City Council approved the three projects during its Tuesday, April 23, meeting: Nearly $1.1 million for the construction of the East Central Trail, $1.6 million for improvements at Lexington Green Park and $1.8 million Lakeview Park.
Homes at or under $200,000 in Portage and Vicksburg
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between April 15 and April 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Portage and Vicksburg, all of which featured homes under $200,000. Below, we provide an overview of the...
County clerk not seeking third term
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has decided to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election.
Michigan sheriff guilty in drunk driving crash won’t run again, 5 seek to replace him
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- It’s been more than a year since St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite crashed while drunk driving. While Lillywhite remains in office, he didn’t file to run again this fall for sheriff. Five Republican candidates have filed in hopes of taking over the...
Summer school will be required for some Kalamazoo students this year
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Changes are coming to Kalamazoo Public Schools’ summer school program. Certain students will be required to attend summer classes. But unlike previous years, all summer school programming (the required parts and the optional ones) will be free. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Portage Farmers Market set to open for season in May
PORTAGE, Mich. — The Portage Farmers Market is set to kick off its season May 5 at 9 a.m. The opening day market, which runs until 1 p.m. at 7900 South Westnedge Ave., will feature live music from local musician “Tim. Just Tim” and balloon animals. Local...
1 dead, 1 injured in Portage crash between motorcycle, SUV
PORTAGE, Mich. — A 21-year-old man is dead and a woman is injured following a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV Sunday afternoon. Portage police and fire crews were called to an area near the intersection of Oakland Drive and Ridgefield Avenue around 1:20 p.m. for the report of a crash.
‘A Two Hearted Tale’ tells story behind iconic trout that adorns Bell’s label
KALAMAZOO, MI — A new documentary that celebrates the history of the iconic trout label adorning Bell’s Two Hearted Ale — and the eccentric artist who created it — will premiere next week in Kalamazoo. Directed by Rory K. McHarg and Bret Miller, “A Two Hearted...
Paw Paw senior marches over hardships on path to success
PAW PAW, Mich. (WOOD) — One senior at Paw Paw High School knows about overcoming difficult moments. Abby Goodwin is top of her class and is passionate about cross-country, robotics and music. But that was all nearly taken away in the fall. She was driving to a morning workout...
A bridge linking Kalamazoo's bike path closes
After the latest round of fire damage last fall, a bridge on Kalamazoo’s bike path closed. The city says the closure is permanent. The boardwalk is gone, though the wooden structure that supported it was still in place Wednesday. The wooden bridge connected the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail downtown...
Bee-utifying Kalamazoo: nonprofit celebrates 40 years with nature-nurturing hotels
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local nonprofit hopes to add a little bee-uty to some Kalamazoo area parks. The project is backed by Kalamazoo In Bloom, a local nonprofit comprised of hundreds of local gardeners working to beautify spaces throughout the Kalamazoo area. The organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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