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Tornado · PortageKALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A Kalamazoo strip club is collecting donations for those affected by last week's EF2 tornado. Déjà Vu Showgirls will collect donated items through Saturday. These include men's socks, underwear, t-shirts, pants, toiletries and personal hygiene items. "A lot of areas were devastated by the recent tornadoes in Kalamazoo," general manager Holly Johnson said in a news release. "We are collecting items to benefit the residen…See the Story
Strip club collects donations after Portage tornado
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Tornado · KalamazooKALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities have released the findings of a preliminary damage assessment after last week’s EF2 tornado tore through the Portage area. On Monday, Kalamazoo County Emergency Management released the figures for its preliminary damage assessment for Portage, Pavilion Township, and Texas Township.
Mayor: Portage will ‘move together forward’ after tornado It found that 60 buildings were destroyed beyond repair, inclu…See the Story
Preliminary damage assessment of Portage tornado released
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Tornado · KalamazooKALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — This year marks the 44th anniversary of the Kalamazoo tornado. The F3 twister struck shortly after 4 p.m. and was on the ground for at least 22 minutes, moving west to east along an 11-mile path.
40 years later: The Kalamazoo tornado There were five deaths and 79 injuries (not including the injured who treated themselves). The deaths were the first caused by a tornado in Kalamazoo County since August 1939. Dam…See the Story
Bill’s Blog – 44th Anniversary of the Kalamazoo Tornado
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Schoolcraft · SchoolcraftVicksburg resident, Dana Wagner, welcomes visitors to the 2024 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism hosted in Kalamazoo in April. Photo by Audrey Seilheimer. By Audrey Seilheimer At this year’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism with Pure Michigan, the future of global tourism and how it may impact the state’s economy was part of the focus. Sharpening that focus aimed some of the potential impact on the state’s small towns. South County…See the Story
Pure Michigan includes our small towns
Schoolcraft · Schoolcraft4 Flutes Machining, a Vicksburg company led by founder and president Zack Bishop, has been recognized as a 2024 APEX Accelerator Best Small Business, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. The company will be recognized during the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala on May 21at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. “At 4 Flutes Machining, our journey has been an uphill battle of overcoming obstacles and forward mot…See the Story
4 Flutes to be honored
Schoolcraft · SchoolcraftThe annual Vicksburg Memorial Day observance will step off at 10 a.m. May 27 with a parade starting at the Vicksburg Community Schools Administration Building. From there, it will proceed north on Kalamazoo Avenue to Prairie Street, west on Prairie Street to Main Street, south on Main Street to Highway Street and west on Highway Street to the Schoolcraft Township Cemetery within the village limits. Following the parade, there will be an 11 a.m. …See the Story
Vicksburg Memorial Day observance
Schoolcraft · SchoolcraftLeft: Grand prize winner Kayla Lambert and her mother, Wendy Lambert. Photo by Steve Ellis. Right: Alyssa McMillan, the Gilbert and Ivy youth award winner. Photo by Susan L. Kallewaard. Two top awards for the 10th annual Tournament of Writers competition were revealed on April 18, 2024. The reception was held at Schoolcraft’s Wind + James and included recognitions, refreshments, and book signings. This year’s grand prize was awarded to Kayla Lam…See the Story
Tournament of Writers celebration and awards
Kalamazoo · KalamazooKALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — If you're driving in the Kalamazoo area over the weekend, you'll probably see more bicyclists on the road. That's because on Saturday, Kalamazoo Bike Week kicks off. The annual celebration runs from May 11 to May 18 this year. Organizers say the more than 30 events through the week — like a ride-along with the mayor and a bike rodeo — showcase the diverse and vibrant bicycling community in the area. The first event of t…See the Story
Kalamazoo Bike Week shifts into gear Saturday
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