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The next stop on the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us south and east of Kalamazoo, to the Village of Climax. As we learn from Climax podcaster Kevin Harvey (whose parents oversee the Prairie Historical Society in town), Climax has a proud history. That includes the first U.S. Post Office Rural Free Delivery service in …
Part of the greater Kalamazoo area, the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us next to Oshtemo Township. On Kalamazoo’s western border, Oshtemo (pronounced OSH-teh-mo) and its stakeholders are connected to central city Kalamazoo. Still, the township boasts a vibrant and peaceful neighborhoods, as well as recreational and historic spaces like the Historic Drake House. Oshtemo …
This episode of the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us to the Village of Schoolcraft, Michigan. About 13 miles south from downtown Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft features a mix of historical buildings and a vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants. Nancy Rafferty and Steve Waldron offer a lively and engaging discussion about some of the historical attractions …
This time, our Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us to the Village of Richland, about 9 miles north and east of downtown Kalamazoo. Thought to be named for the rich soil settlers discovered back in 1830 on the edge of what is known as Gull Prairie, this episode centers around the Richland town square. Just …
Known as the “village with a vision”, Vicksburg is about a 30-minute drive south from downtown Kalamazoo. With a historic but modern and vibrant downtown, Vicksburg is also home to a historic village and Depot Museum, as well as a former paper mill – known today as The Mill at Vicksburg – it is now …
It may seem like a small barrier to overcome: A new pair of athletic shoes for elementary school children. However, as the nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows, it’s a barrier that can be significant for some kids. As you will learn from FDSF Executive Director Maggie Hesketh, there are also some …
First Aired May 31, 2023 Economic development entity Southwest Michigan First, focused on Kalamazoo and surrounding area, announced in 2023 confirmation of something that has been discussed for more than 20 years: A downtown Kalamazoo event center. CEO Jonas Peterson talks about that development and how it fits in the region. Peterson also tells Community Matters about …
First Aired April 29, 2023 Michigan 42nd District Representative Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) checks in for a legislative update, and more. In this episode, he discusses his decision to vote in favor of the safe gun storage legislation, as well as working in the role of minority leader – leading Michigan House Republicans in Lansing. Rep. Hall …
