Good morning, Kalamazoo.

The third annual White Cane 5k took place Saturday in Kalamazoo and raised funds for the Michigan Foundation for the Blind & Visually Impaired to supply white canes for those with vision loss.

The event, organized with WMU’s College of Health and Human Services, saw its highest turnout yet.

Six candidates are running for three seats on Portage Public Schools Board of Education ahead of the November 3 election — two incumbents and four new candidates offer diverse views on improving education.

Voters can review their positions in a guide prepared by MLive and the League of Women Voters.

In September, five new restaurants opened in the Kalamazoo area, including Hot Box, New JoyFong Modern Cuisine, a combined Kazoopy’s Pizza & Grinders and Buttercup’s Ice Cream, and Noon, while Matchhead Coffee in downtown and Clara’s on the River in Battle Creek closed.

On Friday, backup QB Colt Brierly led United to a 7-0 win over Schoolcraft with a 92-yard touchdown pass — a game-changing drive — while local teams Paw Paw and Mendon also posted strong wins.

United will host Coloma next week.

Kalamazoo-area football fans can vote for Week 6’s top performance after Friday night’s local game.

The poll stays open until Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.-readers can cast their vote to honor standout plays from a 7-0 win.