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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Kalamazoo issues a boil water advisory for Lum Avenue residents following a water main break, with the advisory expected to lift by Friday.  WWMT
  • William Buster has been appointed as the executive director of the Stryker Johnston Foundation, focusing on addressing intergenerational poverty particularly in communities of color.  MLive

CRIME NEWS

  • Keyshawn Israel Givhan has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2022 first-degree murder of James Douglas White Jr. in Kalamazoo, following a trial that highlighted his involvement.  WWMT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Landscape Forms, a Michigan-based manufacturer, announces a $70M expansion of its Comstock Township facility, adding 300,000 square feet and creating 125 new jobs.  MLive

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Kalamazoo-area schools close due to severe cold, with frostbite risk prompting safety precautions.  MLive
  • A Southwest Michigan computer science teacher, Shannon Houtrouw, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teaching.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Kalamazoo County board is set to resolve a tie in electing their vice chair pro tem, with a choice between returning Republican Jeff Heppler and Democrat Monteze Morales, emphasizing diversity in leadership.  WKZO

EVENTS

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  • Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025

    This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Contra & Square Dance Workshop

    Enjoy an evening of dancing with a beginning workshop and live music at the Oshtemo Grange Hall.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • The Lion King Musical

    The Lion King is a critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical that brings the beloved Disney movie to life with stunning visuals and engaging performances.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Disney's The Lion King

    Disney's The Lion King brings to life the visually stunning and musically captivating tale of the Serengeti through exceptional performances and theatrical artistry.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • Permanent Jewelry Event at Apoptosis Brewing Co.

    Enjoy a unique opportunity to purchase permanent jewelry from Lakuna Links while sampling drinks at Apoptosis Brewing Company during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Weekly NA Meetings at River Church

    This event provides a supportive environment for individuals seeking help with drug addiction through weekly meetings in Kalamazoo.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • The Lion King Live Performance

    Experience the iconic story of The Lion King live at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • Disney's The Lion King - A Broadway Spectacle

    Experience the vibrant world of Disney's The Lion King, a visually stunning Broadway musical filled with unforgettable music and theatrical storytelling.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Pearl de la Motte with Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra

    2024 Bronze Medalist Pearl de la Motte will perform the Concerto for Viola in G minor and Vaughan Williams' A London Symphony with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Candlelit Valentine’s Day Concert

    Experience a unique live musical performance featuring romantic classics under candlelight, presented by the Listeso String Quartet at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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