Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A couple in South Haven, Michigan, is donating an E.M.I.L.Y. (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) robot to a local Lake Michigan beach to help prevent drownings. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo's Arcadia Creek Festival Place will host Festival Fridays on Aug. 23, featuring food, music, and activities to support educational opportunities for college interns. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo County was awarded a $5,000 grant by the MDARD to provide microchip scanners and free microchips to help reunite lost pets with their owners. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Allegan County sheriff's deputies rescued two kayakers from the Kalamazoo River, highlighting the river's dangers due to swift currents, especially for novice kayakers. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Public Schools will reimburse employees up to $5,250 for education costs, funded by a Michigan grant, to encourage continuous learning and attract more teachers. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo invests $530K to update water main without affecting road closure timeline amidst new arena construction. MLive
- ➤ Michiganders have six days to submit forms for the Bauserman v. UIA lawsuit concerning wrongful fraud accusations and potential compensation from a $20 million settlement. WWMT
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Live Performance by Shelby Lentz at Jac's Cekola's Pizza
Experience the powerful vocals of Shelby Lentz, a talented singer known for her captivating performances, at Jac's Cekola's Pizza.
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DeNooyer Ford's Inaugural Drive It Forward Golf Outing
Experience a day of golf, community spirit, and support for local services at DeNooyer Ford's inaugural golf outing benefiting South County Community Services.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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