Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Lori Moore, a longtime broadcaster known for founding the Kalamazoo Do-Dah Parade and acting in local theater, died Saturday, Oct.
3 at age 67 after battling bone cancer. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, Oct. 26 at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.
💼 Business
Stryker announced that its President & COO Spencer Stiles will become CEO effective Jan.
1 while current CEO Kevin Lobo becomes Executive Chair. Stiles joined the company in 1999 & Lobo significantly grew net sales during his 14-year tenure.
A new Culver's opened Monday, Oct.
5 in Paw Paw at 277 County Road 665 and served a strong crowd on its grand opening day. The 4,800 sqft restaurant features two drive-thru lanes + a covered outdoor patio for guests.
🎓 Education
Four candidates are on the ballot for three Kalamazoo Public Schools Board seats in the November 3 election.
Retired candidate Karen Morton remains on the ballot (despite planning to move), while the others pledge to boost academics and student support.
🏈 Sports
The Associated Press released high school football state rankings heading into Week 7, showing top teams across eight divisions remaining unbeaten.
In Division 5, Kalamazoo Hackett received one vote in the statewide rankings.
MLive launched a poll to name the top junior volleyball player for the Class of 2028, letting fans vote among 15 candidates until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.
11 with the winner announced Monday.
KOHA's 61st season began Saturday, Oct.
3 at Wings Event Center as 200 youth players joined community-focused hockey, and registration numbers reached pre-pandemic levels despite upcoming venue changes — including the closing of Wings West and a move to a new facility.
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