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Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After closing this winter when the iconic newsstand lost owner Dean Hauck at age 86, it reopened May 2 for a memorial that gathered over 100 locals — her daughters said a new business with the same values will soon take its place. The change promises to honor the legacy while evolving the historic Michigan News Agency space. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Royal Cuisine opened this spring on 525 Burrows Road near WMU—its Indo-Paki menu offers halal dishes like popular Butter Chicken and Mutton Biryani. The restaurant caters to local diners including those from the nearby Kalamazoo Islamic Center. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Portage Public Schools board of trustees will interview four superintendent finalists next week (May 14: Scott Warstler at 5:00 p.m. and Matt Olson at 6:30 p.m.; May 15: Eric Alburtus at 4:30 p.m. and Johnny Edwards at 6:00 p.m.) at Portage Central High School (8135 South Westnedge). They plan to name a new superintendent by July 1 as current leader Mark Bielang retires at the end of the school year. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The W.E. Upjohn Institute updated its study to show that Kalamazoo County now needs 8,000 new homes by 2030 to address a growing gap between housing costs and what residents can pay. County officials noted that 60% of housing millage funds remain unspent as projects move forward—commissioners will use the study to inform the 2025 allocations. WKZO
- ➤ Portage Mayor Patricia Randall and Kalamazoo Mayor David Anderson will lead a free three-mile bike tour at Eliason Nature Preserve starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday—this ride begins Bike Week, runs May 10th through the 17th, and will only be canceled if thunder and lightning occur. WKZO
- ➤ The Kalamazoo County board voted to expand the safety zone around the KL Avenue landfill as toxic chemicals spread in the groundwater, and affected homeowners in western Oshtemo Township now receive free city water hookups. Under the new measure, residents are barred from using well water for safety reasons + only Michelle Vanderoest raised concerns at a public hearing about losing the freedom to choose. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo hotel owners approved a fee to add to room charges for a new youth sports complex—75% of ballots cast showed an 82% yes vote—and county officials will soon form a committee to choose the best site from three proposals. This approval comes after local school bonds and a township funding measure failed Tuesday. WKZO
- ➤ Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting lost a key staff member for paternity cases and handed the work to the state after the board voted 5-to-4 — he said the change lets his office focus on prosecuting felons while board chair Jen Strebs said it protects children — and officials will look for new ways to handle the task. WKZO
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Charlie's PLACE Annual Mother and Son Dance
6-9 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — $70 for couple ticket — A night of dinner and dancing for mothers and their sons to create unforgettable memories.
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Sesame Street Live!
2-3:30 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a fun-filled show with Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more in an interactive experience for the whole family.
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Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
May 13-15 — Miller Auditorium — ASL interpreted performance available — Experience the electrifying journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Kalamazoo Future Forward Career and Resource Expo
12-4 p.m. — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Free entry — Connect with top employers and explore new career paths at this resource-filled expo.
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Founders Brewing Dinner Pairing
6:30-9 p.m. — The Backyard of Kalamazoo — Ticketed event — Enjoy a delightful pairing of craft beers and gourmet cuisine inspired by Michigan flavors.
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Girls Night - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience a hilarious journey of friendship through 80s and 90s hits in this acclaimed musical.
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Oshtemo Cruise-In & Auto Show
2-5 p.m. — Flesher Field — Free entry — Enjoy a day of classic cars, food trucks, and family fun while supporting a great cause.
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Davey and The Midnights Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — The SugarBowl Bar & Grille — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of unconventional country music and rock & roll from Davey & the Midnights and the Driftless Revelers.
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Summer Live Music at The Squirrel
7-10 p.m. — Squirrel Hollow Golf Course — Free entry — Enjoy an exciting lineup of 40 free live music shows with local bands and food trucks amidst stunning sunsets.
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Michigan Lighthouse – Half Off Bottled Wine Wednesday
6-8:30 p.m. — Wine and Canvas Kalamazoo — $38 — Enjoy a creative paint and sip experience with half off bottled wine and professional instruction.
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