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The owner of the former Fox River paper mill in Vicksburg submitted a plan for a 10,000-capacity outdoor concert venue with Saturday shows next summer, unveiling details on Oct.

12. Officials review zoning and traffic impacts with public input at the Oct. 19 Village Council meeting and vote Nov. 9.

Statewide changes to SNAP from One Big Beautiful Bill have led to 13% fewer recipients as Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes now serve up to 900 visitors a day.

Advocates warn that stricter paperwork rules are straining local support + call for extended deadlines to ease demand.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Pfizer announced it laid off 150 workers at its Portage factory due to lower product demand — the company said it would provide support services to help affected employees.

Kalamazoo County public schools reported SAT averages ranging from 696 to 1086 for the 2025-26 school year.

Portage Central topped the list, Phoenix Alternative scored lowest, and Schoolcraft High improved by 52 points (for juniors).

Climax-Scotts voters will elect three school board members on Nov.

3 after a controversial investigation over coach Tyler Langs' conduct; longtime teacher Kevin Langs + the coach’s father is running among six candidates for an open seat.

MLive invites community members to vote for the best underclassman girls cross country runner among 16 candidates from the area + the online poll closes Sunday, Oct.

18 at 11:59 p.m. with the winner announced on Monday.

A poll launched by MLive asks readers to vote for the top Kalamazoo-area underclassman girls swimmer from the Class of 2029 or 2030.

Voting continues until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 and the winner will be announced Monday.

Local fans are invited to vote for the fall sports Athlete of the Week from 35 Kalamazoo-area nominees who delivered standout performances in football, track, swimming and more from Oct.

5 to Oct. 10 — voters must cast their ballots by 9:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Local high school football poll is open for votes on the top underclassman player for Kalamazoo + voters can cast ballots until 11:59 p.m. Oct.

18 and the winner will be named on Monday.