With more animals entering facilities over the past couple of years, a grant gives a crucial boost to local resources.
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The center, which was set to close on Friday, July 26, will remain open until 4 p.m. Friday, August 9.
The Kalamazoo County Early Voting Receiving Board will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the county administration building to certify the early votes.
The award was established to honor a local veteran whose contributions to veterans and the community go above and beyond and deserve special recognition for their continued service and years in uniform.
The SBA issued a disaster declaration for the May tornado event that impacted St. Joseph County. SBA resources include several low-interest disaster loans.
Residents in Michigan who receive food assistance benefits may be eligible to receive replacement food for SNAP benefits lost in power outages caused by storms and tornadoes that swept through parts of the state earlier this month. Today is the last day to apply.
Kalamazoo is launching a new recycling campaign this month to increase the amount of recyclable material residents send to the curb. The city has launched two separate campaigns geared toward single-family and multifamily homes.
May is Bike Month, and Kalamazoo is planning a variety of events to promote and celebrate cycling. This week’s activities include a drawing to win a new bike.
Watershed Voice is a proud member of the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative whose membership also consists of Bridge Michigan, Community Voices, Encore, MLive Kalamazoo Gazette, New/Nueva Opinion, NowKalamazoo, Public Media Network, Southwest Michigan Second Wave, Western Michigan University School of Communication, WMU Student Media Group, and WMU Public Radio 102.1.
Approximately 264 volunteers from around the state helped clean up the Kalamazoo River over the weekend with 8,940 pounds of trash collected, including nearly 70 tires.
The 12-week program is designed to help men break destructive tendencies and focus on equipping their lives for the future through lessons on planning, fatherhood, finances, business, and constructive recreation.
The Women’s Education Coalition Grant Program’s next application window opens on Friday, March 15. Women in St. Joseph, Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties with a significant break in their education are eligible to apply.
The City of Kalamazoo will be holding a public hearing regarding a proposed project plan to upgrade the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant. The public hearing will be held tonight, Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church located at 120 Roberson St. in Kalamazoo.
Kalamazoo RESA’s MyCITY program is designed to help students discover their career passions and make a real impact in their community. It includes interactive workshops, networking opportunities with local employers and professionals, and the development of real-world skills, such as communication and problem-solving.
With spring weather finally arriving in Kalamazoo, Kzoo Parks have announced the launch of spring programs for kids. The city’s parks have a variety of programs to offer ranging from organized sports to esports, as well as opportunities for students to finish homework and receive tutoring
The Kalamazoo project is expected to take place from March to October, during which time Westnedge Avenue will be open southbound only, with a detour for northbound drivers via Burdick Street.
The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission (KHPC) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards of Merit. These awards will honor individuals and institutions who are dedicated to preserving historic buildings in the City of Kalamazoo.
National award-winning nonprofit news magazine Watershed Voice is seeking a journalist to fill its full-time staff writing vacancy.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and five stories that best show your abilities at [email protected].