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James Hettinger, interim Chief Executive Officer

Cornerstone retains James Hettinger, searches for next president

The national search for a new president for Cornerstone Alliance is under way and while that search proceeds the economic development organization has asked James Hettinger to step in as […]

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Bonamego Woods
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How does a vegetarian defend beef?

Here's how Nicolette Hahn Niman shoots down the arguments against eating beef.

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Responsible Business Award goes to Radisson
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Grocery shopping gets complicated for Vine neighborhood
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Landscape Forms helps create recycling receptacles for Central Park
Joshua Sampson
Low wages, high hopes: 41 percent of Kalamazoo County households struggle, including many with jobs

Even in a supportive community, it takes grit, persistence and strong faith in the future to stay afloat when a job (or two) won’t cover life’s expenses.

Jason Byler
Fifty sweet years of maple sugaring at Kalamazoo Nature Center

The Kalamazoo Nature Center with its 1,100 acres of wooded rolling land and varied educational offerings is recognized as one of the top nature centers in the nation. And for 50 years it’s been celebrating the coming of spring with the Maple Sugar Festival. 

Downton South Haven
South Haven gets funds to create path and floating launch
Fido creator strives for lots of fun on two wheels

An old buggy chassis factory in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood is the new home for a practical means of gas-free transportation: an electric scooter. 

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