Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Kalamazoo.
🎭 Culture
Chris Moore, owner of the defunct Fox River paper mill in Vicksburg, proposed turning the site into a 10,000-person outdoor concert venue with four tentative summer concerts starting July 3.
The plan—part of a broader redevelopment effort—now waits for legal, engineering and zoning reviews before final approval.
Michigan officials say about 850 shipwrecks are documented in state waters and up to 10,000 may rest in the Great Lakes.
The Department of Natural Resources protects these hand-built vessels through underwater preserves so future generations can study their history.
📰 Economy
Consumers Energy will raise natural gas rates by 4.3% following the Michigan Public Service Commission’s approval on Thursday, impacting nearly two million customers statewide.
The increase will add $139M annually to support planned improvements in system safety + reliability.
🎓 Education
Comstock Public Schools is proposing a revamped bond on today's ballot to fund a modern HVAC system at the high school, add classrooms at Compass, and create an early childhood center.
The district shared clear project details with families (via door-to-door info and yard signs) ahead of the vote.
🏛️ Government
Wakeshma Township approved a new solar ordinance Thursday after state law changes required revisions.
The nine page ordinance sets clear limits on installation size, height and noise, and requires a decommissioning plan + residents raised questions about neighbor notification since there are no current solar projects.
🏥 Health
Former employees have expressed concern after state investigators found violations at a Kalamazoo mental hospital — regulators issued a Notice of Intent to revoke the license and set a hearing for Dec.
8 while the facility remains under investigation.
Kalamazoo County health officials urge residents to get a flu shot because cases are rising elsewhere while local numbers remain stable.
Walk-up vaccinations are available at the County Health and Community Services Department (open Monday to Friday, with clinics on Oct. 17 and Oct. 22) to protect the community.
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