Good morning, Kalamazoo.

Milestone Senior Services in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties struggles with volunteer shortages that strain its Meals on Wheels program, as drivers deliver meals & wellness checks to seniors each weekday morning; rising gas prices add extra cost, so the nonprofit seeks more volunteers to maintain service.

Over the past week, local high school students showcased standout prom fashion at events in Grand Rapids, downtown Kalamazoo, Saginaw, and Pontiac.

MLive photographers captured red carpet-inspired looks plus artistic outfits that celebrate local creativity.

Kalamazoo-area voters passed five May 5 school proposals including renewing a millage for KRESA funding, approving bonds for Vicksburg and Galesburg-Augusta, levying a new operating millage for Mattawan, and renewing Colon's sinking fund—while a Comstock bond proposal was rejected.

Sprinkle Road will close today in Vicksburg for sanitary sewer upgrades — the work will extend from Zylman Avenue to S Avenue and include converting a traffic signal to a four-way stop while northbound traffic follows a posted detour route; the project is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks.

Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department warns residents that increased tick & mosquito activity has led to a rise in Lyme disease cases, which have tripled in five years.

Officials advise wearing light clothing, using repellant with Deet & removing standing water from yards.

A week of upsets shifted Kalamazoo-area baseball power rankings as Vicksburg swept Three Rivers and Kalamazoo Christian edged Schoolcraft.

Mattawan pitched a no-hitter, Hackett split games, and Centreville won five straight (teams now prepare for key tournament matchups) as the season nears its close.

On Tuesday, May 5, seniors Kylee Killeen and Daisy Jackson each surpassed 200 career hits during a doubleheader sweep over Martin.

Jackson had 5 hits and 3 homers and Killeen pitched a 5-inning shutout as Gobles improved to 16-3, setting up a strong run toward the postseason.

Three Rivers softball rewrote local record books — hitting eight homers against Dowagiac last week — and now leads the area power rankings; the Wildcats will play Mattawan next and join the Escanaba Tournament this weekend.

38th Annual Vicksburg Hearty Hustle (5K)

1-3 p.m. — 501 E Hwy St, Vicksburg, MI — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and community at this beloved annual 5K walk/run event.

Connections Recovery Support Group

5:30-7 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Central Library — Free entry — Connect with others on the recovery journey for peer support in mental health.

The Mountain Goats Live

8-11 p.m. — Bell's Eccentric Cafe — Tickets from $137 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by The Mountain Goats in Kalamazoo.

Light Saber Kids Combat Discovery Class

10 AM - 11 PM — BSD Dance Studio — Free entry — Discover the basics of lightsaber combat in this exciting class for kids aged 8-13.

Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Honor Credit Union Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an action-packed baseball showdown between local teams.