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Kalamazoo
Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County allocates $22,000 to support a collaboration providing hotel rooms for the homeless during extreme cold weather, resulting in 140 people finding warm shelter. WKZO
- ➤ After 30 years of serving the Kalamazoo community, Rugger's Up and Under sports bar announced it will close on March 15. WKZO
- ➤ Developers Carmen and Brian Harris are transforming a historic Kalamazoo building's neglected upper floor into four modern one-bedroom apartments, supported by a city tax break. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance to find Keyland Tramell-Zachary Bradley, the suspect in a January bus station shooting. MLive
- ➤ In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a 68-year-old woman was fatally strangled in her apartment by a visitor who arrived in the early hours, as captured by security footage. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County officials have decided to place opioid settlement funds in a separate account to maximize interest earnings for treatment and prevention efforts. WKZO
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16th Annual Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival (RAD Fest)
The RAD Fest showcases a variety of dance performances, masterclasses, and community events, highlighting local talent and fostering creativity in Kalamazoo.
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Plant Bingo Night
Attend a fun Bingo Night featuring plant-related prizes in an engaging community atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Wings' Mascot Madness Event
Mascot Madness features Slappy the Kalamazoo Wings mascot hosting a fun-filled afternoon of mascot broomball and a post-game skate at the Wings Event Center.
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Atlanta Gladiators vs. Kalamazoo Wings - First Responders Night
The event celebrates local first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, while offering special food and drink deals at Wings Event Center.
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Spring Fling Craft Fair
A craft fair featuring handmade goods from local artisans, with free admission and a focus on supporting small businesses in the community.
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Scott Bade: Poetry Reading Event at Bookbug
Scott Bade will present an evening of poetry at Bookbug, an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo that offers a variety of literary genres and hosts community events.
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March to Victory Silent Auction Gala
The March to Victory Silent Auction & Gala is an elegant black-tie optional event featuring beverages, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and a silent auction to support youth sports in Kalamazoo.
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Healing Body And Spirit Expo
Holistic Healing Expo includes Incredible Professional, Quality Exhibitors from across the US. Wings Event Center, Sat, March 15th (10-6) & Sun, March 16th (10-5) pet friendly, free parking, (under 12 free) coupon on website! "11th annual"
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Kalamazoo County 4-H Tack Sale - Largest in Michigan
This event features over 100 vendors offering a wide range of supplies for horses and farms.
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Emmy Kastner Presents: So Tortoise Dug
A local author presents her new children's picture book featuring a humorous tale about a tortoise and her mouse friend navigating misunderstandings and friendships.
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Director of Finance and IT Systems
Jeannie Cleaning is the leading professional cleaning service in Portage, MI. Committed to delivering professional & caring cleaning solutions to residential clients. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to oversee our financial operations and IT systems.
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