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The Kalamazoo Event Center is inviting local food vendors to join its future arena (set to open fall) by applying online Oct.

12; the venue will host WMU hockey, the Kalamazoo Wings, and community events as part of its $515 million project.

Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan on Sept.

17, leaving 314 Wendy’s restaurants across 15 states at risk. In Michigan, where the group operates 54 shops, it will review strategic options to preserve franchises + stabilize operations.

OneRepublic guitarist Zach Filkins is spending part of his year at his Coloma vineyard during grape harvest season (he co-owns the winery with his wife Lindsey and works with winemaker Jason Johnson to produce wines and host live music weekends).

A $1.125M custom Cape Cod home at 449 S.

Skyview Drive in Oshtemo Township offers unique features including a 60-by-70 ft airplane hanger with space for planes+cars, a 1950s-themed diner, and a tennis court that converts to basketball or pickleball.