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At a gathering in June 2024 in Oswalt Park, we asked five residents of Vicksburg, Michigan and one visitor to talk about the village. We asked them why they are in Vicksburg, about their observations of the village – past and present – as well as what they love about it. In this Vicksburg Visit, we …
Less than a decade before signing off on construction of a new village municipal building, the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan was on the brink of state takeover. Mismanagement had left village finances in shambles. Now, under new management for several years, locals are celebrating the unveiling of the new village hall – paid for completely …
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 …
The ‘BURG Days of Summer – a weekly, family friendly festival in downtown Vicksburg June-August – has been a success! In this Vicksburg Visit episode, Richard took the Livemic microphones downtown to chat with some Vicksburg business owners and Village Council President Tim Frisbie to learn more. Click and hear what they had to say. Episode ResourcesVillage …
In the latest Vicksburg Visit, Councilman Rick Holmes talks about some of the observations he’s made during his first term, the priorities going forward – and maintaining the small town feel in a modern village. As well, he encourages village residents to offer input on the master plan. Click to hear more details. Episode Resources More Vicksburg …
In episode 9 of the Vicksburg Visit series, Village Council Pro Tem Carl Keller offers his viewpoint on the most significant village goals achieved in recent years. As well, he discusses his view on the next big goal: A new village hall. In the rearview, Councilman Keller points to infrastructure and streetscape improvements in the village as the project …
The COVID pandemic pushed a lot of us out of our comfort zones in many ways. Businesses and organizations, for example, were forced to figure out how to engage stakeholders while unable to host in-person meetings and events. In our Vicksburg Visit series, we learned how the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan snapped into action – perfecting a plan to …
