On April 12, Lakeside for Children officials announced the opening of a new Health & Wellness Center at their Kalamazoo residential treatment facility and school for abused and neglected teenagers. The 12,500 sq.-ft. structure houses three classrooms, a multipurpose room, and a regulation-size high school basketball court that can accommodate other activities. READ MORE!
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WMU Names Ninth President
Dr. Edward B. Montgomery, dean and professor of economics at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, will become the ninth president of Western Michigan University Aug. 1. READ MORE!
State Names New Leader to Boy Scouts
A chance encounter with a Boy Scout representative turned into a lifelong career as a professional Scouter for Don Shepard.
“At a National Jamboree in 1985 I ran into a loaned executive. He stopped a buddy of mine and I and asked if we knew about professional Scouting,” Shepard said. “My buddy and I joined Scouting after college as professionals.”
Shepard will take over leadership of the Michigan Crossroads Council (MCC) on May 1 as its new Scout Executive, replacing Matthew Thornton who stepped down in December to take a new assignment in Los Angeles, Calif. Shepard is currently Scout Executive for the Daniel Webster Council based in Manchester, New Hampshire. READ MORE!
Bountiful, Beautiful Gardens are Possible!
Would you like gardens that are the envy of your neighborhood? How about bragging rights to growing the tastiest produce? Kalamazoo Master Gardener volunteers will gladly help you at the 10th annual Plant Sale. READ MORE!
MDHHS Orders McLaren Flint to Comply
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today issued an Order under the Public Health Code requiring McLaren Flint Hospital to immediately correct conditions in its facility to reduce the risk of future exposure to Legionella at the hospital. READ MORE!
Former Astronaut Mae Jemison To Speak in Kalamazoo
Mae Jemison, M.D., the first woman of color in space, is the keynote speaker at Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s 2017 Community Meeting on March 23, 7 p.m., at Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium. READ MORE!
Local Schools Compete to Perform at Drumline Live!
Find out which high school band wins the competition to open for Drumline Live! at Miller Auditorium. READ MORE!
First Bi-Racial Actress Plays Annie
When 11-year-old Tori Bates boarded a plane from Sarasota, FL, to New York City with her family this summer, auditioning for the national tour of Annie was the furthest thing from her mind. READ MORE!
Image Awards Celebrated at FSU
Each year the organization has an award show called “Image Awards”. The Image Awards is an annual award show presented by Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical Knowledge (BLACK) to honor students, faculty and staff for their outstanding work and dedication. READ MORE!
Hearing on Mascot Name at Paw Paw High School
The board will vote at the end of the meeting, and any are welcome to speak at public comment. We need to hold the school board accountable for the discrimination, racism, and inequality towards Indigenous children and their communities experience as a result of condoning race-based stereotypes and an offensive slur such as Redsk*n. READ MORE!