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South Haven welcomes lifeguards, making trips to Michigan’s top beach safer
South Haven’s South Beach, recently named Michigan’s best beach, is offering visitors a safer summer with lifeguards back on duty for the first time in 25 years.
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RxKids writes new prescription for pregnant women and new moms in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties
RxKids is expanding across parts of Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, providing eligible pregnant women with $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for six months after birth to support maternal and infant health regardless of income.
South Haven welcomes lifeguards, making trips to Michigan’s top beach safer
South Haven’s South Beach, recently named Michigan’s best beach, is offering visitors a safer summer with lifeguards back on duty for the first time in 25 years.
How one Michigan food truck went from seasonal shutdowns to doubling sales
Michigan’s award-winning Munchie Man Food Truck expanded into a year-round business with state support, a second truck, and growing demand from Holtec Palisades workers and Southwest Michigan events.
Sustainability is everywhere on campus — so why do students feel left behind?
As colleges promote sustainability through recycling programs and climate initiatives, students and faculty at Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University question whether higher education institutions are doing enough to address the climate crisis through funding, policy, and climate education.
Battle Creek’s push for kindergarten readiness a model for all of Michigan
Battle Creek Public Schools says kindergarten readiness in their communities has increased 300%.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks sold: New owner Scott Miles plans new era for team
The Battle Creek Battle Jacks enter a new era under owner Scott Miles, a Massachusetts businessman investing in fan experience, community engagement, and competitive summer collegiate baseball in the Northwoods League.
New KSO President Amy Williams is on a mission to make orchestral music feel like home
Amy Williams, the new president of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, brings a community-focused vision shaped by her success in Savannah, aiming to make symphony music more accessible and inviting to people across Kalamazoo.
Voices of Youth Commentary: Why school districts should consider updating nondiscrimination policies
A look at one local district examines how school policies, student experiences, and ongoing efforts to improve inclusion shape the everyday climate for LGBTQ+ students.
Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like
More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before.
Kalamazoo and Calhoun County seniors helped to age-in-place through Milestone’s home-repair program
Milestone Senior Services helped an Oshtemo senior replace a failed furnace and rebuild an unsafe ramp at no cost through grant-funded home repair and accessibility programs serving Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.
Battle Creek preschool creates culturally affirming foundation for kindergarten
Students and families feel seen, supported, and connected.
Southwest Michigan travelers are skipping airport parking thanks to this startup
South Haven entrepreneur Max Gleiss is growing Max Transportation into a trusted Southwest Michigan travel service, offering stress-free airport rides, tours, and event transportation while earning support from the South Haven Regional Business Hub.
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