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Kalamazoo
Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A historic 1905 photo of Kalamazoo Hospital was returned to Bronson Healthcare on June 4 after a Goodwill employee found it at a donation center and set it aside for officials. The photo shows a horse and buggy and early hospital staff at the corner of Cedar and John streets (a key link to local history) and will be restored for future display in the 125th anniversary celebration. MLive
- ➤ Friends of Kalamazoo Historic Cemeteries is leading a clean-up project tomorrow at Mountain Home Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. and will hold additional preservation events at Riverside Cemetery on July 12 and again at Mountain Home Cemetery on August 9—providing tools, supplies, and training for volunteers. WKZO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bell’s Oberon Light, a 99-calorie beer with 4% ABV, became the top craft launch in the Great Lakes and ranked No.-7 nationally despite its late-March release. Younger drinkers aged 21-25 helped fuel its rise, and the beer will be available until September while supplies last. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman died after suffering gunshot wounds in a domestic dispute in Kalamazoo on Thursday afternoon—police said the 55-year-old suspect, known to the victim, shot himself when officers arrived and is in critical condition. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dan Baker, a Hastings resident, bought Brian Wilson’s yellow Corvette in 1993 — it is a piece of Beach Boys history from the famous musician who died on Wednesday. Baker said he shows off the car to honor Wilson’s lasting legacy. WWMT
- ➤ On Saturday, June 14, Kalamazoo’s Bronson Park at 200 S. Rose St will host a free family celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. with food, music, dance, and live performances. After the event, an Afrobeats and R&B afterparty for adults 25 and older runs from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.—tickets cost $20. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 4-ranked Kalamazoo Christian Comets earned their fourth state final in a row by winning Wednesday’s MHSAA D4 girls soccer semifinal against Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central — their strong defense helped secure the victory. MLive
- ➤ Paw Paw beat Carleton Airport 3-2 in the state semifinal on Thursday, June 12 at Secchia Stadium after Elizabeth Vanderburg hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh — her third home run in two games. The win sends the team to the MHSAA D2 state championship game. MLive
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Kalamazoo Klassic 2025
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts — Registration required — Celebrate community and inclusivity while achieving your fitness goals with 5K, 10K, and 15K options.
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Wausau Woodchucks vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Woodchucks and the Growlers in Kalamazoo.
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JB Pump Day – Kalamazoo
11 AM – 1 PM — Young Supply Company — Free entry — Enjoy complimentary inspections and oil changes for vacuum pumps while getting wear-and-tear replaced on JB pumps.
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Kalamazoo County Amateur Championship
Two-day tournament — Milham Park Golf Club — Registration required — Compete in a 36-hole individual stroke play championship with Open and Senior divisions.
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Senior Living Awards Showcase
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 7132 W ML Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Free entry — Celebrate the best in senior living with awards recognizing outstanding care, activities, and community spirit.
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Battle Creek Battle Jacks vs Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 PM — Homer Stryker Field — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting game between local baseball teams in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Kalamazoo Caribbean Festival
3:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Arcadia Creek Festival Place — Entry information not provided — Experience vibrant Caribbean music, food, and culture in downtown Kalamazoo.
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Food Truck Tuesdays On The Road
5-7:30 p.m. — Midtown Fresh Market — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant gathering of food trucks showcasing culinary delights and community spirit.
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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival
July 2nd - 6th — Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field — Events vary — Experience North America's largest combined air show and balloon festival with thrilling performances and family-friendly activities.
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Traverse City Pit Spitters vs. Kalamazoo Growlers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Homer Stryker Field — Ticket prices available — Catch an exciting baseball game featuring local teams in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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