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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Loaves and Fishes in Kalamazoo reports a 30% increase in demand for food assistance, highlighting the rise in food insecurity among families during the holiday season. WWMT
- ➤ The Red Cross's 39th annual holiday blood drive in Kalamazoo offers a meaningful way for community members to spend Christmas Eve by donating blood. WWMT
- ➤ Kalamazoo, Michigan, receives a $750,000 grant to enhance street safety, seeking resident feedback through an interactive map and survey. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo residents engage in last-minute Christmas preparations and family traditions, from travel plans to special holiday meals. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The body of a previously reported missing person from Kalamazoo County was discovered in Littlejohn Lake, Allegan County, with no suspicion of foul play. MLive
- ➤ A 7-year-old child was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Kalamazoo, with the driver cooperating in the ongoing investigation. WWMT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four juveniles in Kalamazoo face charges including carrying concealed weapons and resisting officers after being arrested last Wednesday night. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Western Michigan University alumni provided evidence that the original ugly Christmas sweater parties started in Kalamazoo in 2000, disputing claims by Canadians Chris Boyd and Jordan Birch of starting the trend in 2002. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Thousands in West Michigan rush to buy last-minute gifts and groceries on Christmas Eve, highlighting the seasonal shopping frenzy. WWMT
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Dopapod Live Performance at Bell's General Store
Dopapod will be performing live at Bell's General Store in Kalamazoo, MI, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Dopapod Live Performance
Dopapod will perform live at Bell's Brewery, offering a night of engaging music in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel: New Year's Eve Hockey Game
Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting Kalamazoo Wings hockey game at Wings Event Center, featuring special family ticket packages and football game viewings.
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Michigan's Great Beer State Conference & Trade Show
The conference features seminars on brewery operations and a trade show for craft brewing industry professionals, including a sensory evaluation workshop and a dinner reception.
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The Art of Reading Smoke Seminar
This seminar led by Rob Backer focuses on teaching firefighters effective tactics for understanding fire behavior through smoke analysis, complemented by hands-on case studies and demonstrations.
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Celebrating MLK Day Through Community Service
In honor of MLK's yearly day of service, Milestone Senior Services is hosting a Birthday Cake Kit Drive with donation requests of a cake mix, icing, a can of Sprite (or other lemon-lime soda), candles, and decorative elements such as colored sugar, sprinkles, etc. Any items can be brought to Milestone Senior Services, 918 Jasper, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, where kits will be assembled and given to Loaves and Fishes for distribution to families to help them celebrate a special day!
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Traditional Bowhunters Expo 2025
This expo features archery supplies and demonstrations, showcasing products relevant to traditional bowhunting enthusiasts.
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