Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🏘️ Community
Climb Kalamazoo, a beginner-friendly gym in downtown, offers weekly classes and community climbs where locals, including WMU students, are cheered on by friendly staff and peers.
Owners Phil and Kristin Grimm bought the gym in 2008 and continue to foster a welcoming environment + positive spirit.
🎓 Education
West Michigan schools will join marching band competitions this fall run by the MCBA + MSBOA + Scholastic circuit; events begin Saturday, Sept.
19 at Jenison High School and continue at venues like Portage Northern and Ford Field in Detroit.
🏛️ Government
Comstock Township approved a special land use permit on Thursday for two 200-megawatt battery energy storage projects covering 40 acres at Hickory Ridge on North 30th Street.
The township will eventually receive over $6 million and post project updates on its website.
Months after all apartments at Wildwood Off Main were condemned in May, repairs are progressing with temporary stairs in place and new ones being installed in the township.
Local officials are reviewing and considering updates to enforce stricter renter protections while former tenants adapt to recent changes.
🏈 Sports
Michigan’s top high school football teams played week 3 games with nail-biting finishes and unexpected upsets.
Portage Central (2-1) will face Kalamazoo Central as several teams prepare for week 4 matchups.
Local fans can vote for the fall sports Athlete of the Week from among 30 nominees based on performances from Sept.
7 to Sept. 12 + voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
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