(Discover Kalamazoo 2) It Starts With Water: Arcadia Creek

(Discover Kalamazoo 2) It Starts With Water: Arcadia Creek

Many settlements situated next to water for good reasons: drinking water and power, to name just a couple.  Sometimes, the reasons were not so good, like the dumping of waste. In any case, the second episode of the Discover Kalamazoo Historic Walking...

(Discover Kalamazoo 1) In the Center of It All: Bronson Park

(Discover Kalamazoo 1) In the Center of It All: Bronson Park

Welcome to the Discover Kalamazoo Historic Walking Tour series! In this the first of five episodes focused around the Kalamazoo, Michigan central business district, we begin in the center of it all - Bronson Park. Historian, author and curator of the Western...

(Vicksburg Visit 6) Christmas in the Village Set for December 11

(Vicksburg Visit 6) Christmas in the Village Set for December 11

The Village of Vicksburg, Michigan plans its traditional Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, December 11, 2021. In 2020, the event was scaled back for health reasons. In 2021, however, a full-scale return to the event residents and visitors love is...

(Vicksburg Visit 3) Good-For-You Recreation in Vicksburg

(Vicksburg Visit 3) Good-For-You Recreation in Vicksburg

Wendy Pheils, a member of the Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Board, discusses some of the options - as well as what Vicksburg is eyeing for future recreation. Joining Wendy is Bill Deming, who spent a number of years helping the City of Portage, Michigan...

(Vicksburg Visit 2) Why Manufacturing Chooses Vicksburg

(Vicksburg Visit 2) Why Manufacturing Chooses Vicksburg

Courtesy Village of Vicksburg, Michigan Vicksburg Visit episode 2 looks into a couple of manufacturing companies which have situated in the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Given all the choices, why did they choose Vicksburg? Zackery Bishop  4 Flutes...

(Vicksburg Visit 1) Village of Vicksburg: A Turnaround Success Story

(Vicksburg Visit 1) Village of Vicksburg: A Turnaround Success Story

In this special Richard Piet Show series, the spotlight is shined on the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Just a few short years ago, the village was facing significant financial problems and on the brink of a state-appointed emergency manager. But, with a new...