Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🎭 Culture
The Rosemont Inn in Douglas is marking 125 years with a new sign honoring its founding in 1901.
The bed-and-breakfast retains its Victorian design and invites guests to experience lakeside views plus timeless charm throughout the year.
🌲 Environment
City officials are considering an archery deer management program in Comstock Township to help native hardwood trees grow and protect the municipal water supply, during a special meeting on Aug.
19. The proposal calls for free antlerless deer tags and special safety measures (only approved personnel may hunt).
City officials may propose new zoning to protect green spaces and sensitive land after a recent Environmental Concerns Committee meeting.
The committee will send recommendations — with a letter from the Asylum Lake Preservation Association — to the City Commission to review a car wash proposal near Drake Road.
🏛️ Government
Following the removal of a homeless encampment last Friday on North Edwards Street, city officials discussed a no barrier shelter at Monday's meeting that would let unhoused residents access shelters without strict sobriety rules.
Commissioner Alonzo Wilson said the proposal aims to keep residents safe and offer more inclusive support.
🏈 Sports
MSU named Dan Bartholomae as its new athletic director during a press conference at the Breslin Center on Wed, Aug.
19. The former WMU leader, credited with developing downtown Kalamazoo's event center, outlined his plan to boost Spartan excellence + celebrate a blue collar spirit on campus.
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