Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo's 'Dogs in the Zoo' event attracted dogs and owners for a day filled with activities, benefiting local animal rescues. WWMT
- ➤ A playful and 'spicy' 3-month-old kitten named Bailey is seeking a forever home at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan. WWMT
- ➤ South Haven's 61st Blueberry Festival features a pie eating contest and community-driven events promoting unity and drunk driving awareness. WWMT
- ➤ The Southwest Michigan Walk like MADD event aimed to raise $7,500 for drunk driving awareness and victim support through a 5k run/walk. WWMT
- ➤ The Kalamazoo Literacy Council's 13th annual ScrabbleFest aimed to raise funds to promote adult literacy in the community. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo man arrested for concealing an unregistered firearm, facing felony charges. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Old Dog Tavern, a historic establishment in Kalamazoo, Michigan, housed in a building over 100 years old with a rich history of varied businesses, is now up for sale. MLive
- ➤ The USTA Boys' 18 & 16 National Championships in Kalamazoo boost the local economy by attracting friends and families of players, with an estimated economic impact of $1,357,589. WWMT
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