Bridgett Blough and Trent Thompson of Of The Land in Battle Creek are redefining weddings with their June 7 Elopement Day, offering intimate ceremonies for just $2,900 — well below the national average.
The Kalamazoo College Singers present the Michigan premiere of Hymnody of Earth, a choral work by Malcolm Dalglish inspired by Wendell Berry’s writings, on Tuesday, May 20, at Stetson Chapel.
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts would dismantle critical services, especially for residents facing poverty, mental illness, or substance use disorders — and reduce access to mental health services for all.
The loss of a missing or murdered Indigenous person deeply impacts entire communities, as systemic issues of underreporting and inadequate justice persist. Tribes like the Notawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi continue to demand accountability and raise awareness through events like National MMIP Awareness Day.
Kalamazoo bids farewell to Dean Hauck, the spirited soul behind Michigan News Agency, whose store was a haven for readers, writers, and community voices since 1947. Her legacy lives on in every page turned, every story shared, and memories of the unmistakable scent of print.
Antiques expert Jack Girsbach will speak at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on May 10, sharing tips on spotting valuable finds and stories from his collection. The event explores the evolving appeal of collecting across generations.
High school burnout goes beyond stress, driven by academic pressure and personal struggles. Support from teachers and the community can make a crucial difference.
Following the recent gun deaths of two Kalamazoo youth, the Northside Ministerial Alliance organized a Dominion Walk for peace and against gun violence that drew over 250. “There’s more of us in the community than there are shooters, and so if we make our voices loud and do what we’re supposed to, I think we can make it better.”
“The development of Ott Biological Preserve has been a labor of love for the County Parks Department for years. This grant allowed us to really establish a strong trailhead at this location, rather than just a dirt lot."
"One of our underlying goals is that we want our community to stop being divided; that is not doing anybody any good. What’s going on nationally is affecting our community to keep us from being progressive. Community members are the first line of defense."
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