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Al Jones

Al Jones

Al Jones is a freelance writer who has worked for many years as a reporter, editor, and columnist. He is the Project Editor for On the Ground Kalamazoo.

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Holistic recovery center for treating substance use disorders to open in Kalamazoo

What's happening at the former nursing home on Alamo Avenue? It's soon to be the new home of Enlightened Recovery, a holistic substance use disorder rehab facility.

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller says 911 should not be the only number people call to help people with substance use and mental health issues.
Kalamazoo County Jail numbers are down; new programs likely to bring them lower

“When we talk about the programs that we’re doing at the jail, what we want to do is change the mindset of not just people who come to jail, but the mindset of our community. We need people to understand that there are other services that can help people with mental health issues, substance use disorders.”

Northside director says ‘We the people’ will continue to push for justice, liberty, and tranquility

As a youth, she was known to stick up for other kids. Now she has a neighborhood of 11,000 to protect and tend. Elizabeth Washington, the Northside's new director, declares she will be working to increase "contributions and opportunities" for all.

Owner-occupied housing is focus of four new homes in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood

The first four of some 21 homes the Northside Association for Community Development hopes to build in the neighborhood are nearly ready to be offered for sale. 

Galilee Baptist Church clears the way for $7M housing development on Kalamazoo’s Northside

Galilee Baptist Church moves ahead with plans to develop housing across the street from the church’s longtime location, with hopes of breaking ground later this year on two large apartment buildings. 

Young developer plans second phase of affordable housing in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood

Zone 32 is the name of the new residential and commercial complex owned by Bogan Developments Pitcher Street. Taking its name from the number Jamauri Bogan wore on the football field at the complex, the building began welcoming residents in December.

Starting with this month’s primary election, Kalamazoo County residents can vote early in-person

Throughout Kalamazoo County, you no longer have to request an absentee ballot or fight the crowds to cast your vote early. Thanks to the passing of Proposition 22, residents can vote in-person up to 9 days early, but only at four designated county sites. Find out more here.

Embracing Hope: Kalamazoo community leaders reflect on 2024

"The fact that many organizations continued to grow in the last few years in spite of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, just shows the resilience and determination of the people here, and that gives enormous hope for what’s to come." 

Online portal is open for new housing projects in Kalamazoo County

A  five-story, affordable residential development for seniors that will have four residential floors with parking on the ground level is quickly going up in the 500 block of South Rose Street.

Supportive housing is planned for those struggling to overcome addictions in Kalamazoo

Kal Recovery, a supportive recovery housing development that involves the construction of 48 apartments is getting closer to becoming a reality. The project will include three buildings on a little less than seven acres of a 12-acre site between Alcott and Reed streets.

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