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Good day Kalamazoo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Kalamazoo residents should know about new Comstock deer management
- Police seek witnesses after fatal motorcycle crash on Gull Road
- How a holiday swap could change Kalamazoo County's Election Day routine
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Understanding Forest & Deer Management in Comstock Township (comstockmi.gov) — Kalamazoo residents who use Comstock Township's city-owned lands are being urged to review a new guide explaining upcoming forest and deer management work. The document outlines how tree harvesting and limited archery hunting protect the groundwater drinking supply, keep McLinden Nature Trails open to non-hunters, and set strict safety buffers and permit rules for anyone interested in hunting there. 
2. Motorcyclist, 32, killed in collision on Gull Road (mlive.com) — A 32-year-old Kalamazoo man was killed Thursday when his motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle on Gull Road near Elkerton Avenue in Kalamazoo Township. Multiple local agencies responded, and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Township of Kalamazoo Police, county dispatch, or Silent Observer with information.
3. Kalamazoo County reviews plan to swap Election Day holiday for Indigenous Peoples Day (mlive.com) — Kalamazoo County leaders are weighing a proposal to replace the county's Election Day holiday with Indigenous Peoples Day while still guaranteeing employees up to two hours of paid time off to vote. Court and sheriff's officials say closing on Election Day disrupts trials and operations, and commissioners will vote later on whether this new holiday schedule best balances services and voter access.
4. ICP Acquires 426,788-SF Corporate Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan (cremarketbeat.com) — A 426,788-square-foot corporate campus at 1 Financial Parkway in Kalamazoo has been purchased by Industrial Commercial Properties, which plans to reposition the site for new office or industrial users. With I-94 access linking Kalamazoo, Portage, and Battle Creek, the property could attract a range of employers and jobs, adding another significant asset to the city's commercial landscape.
5. I-94 resurfacing in southwest Michigan starts Sept. 8 (michigan.gov) — Drivers in and around Kalamazoo County should prepare for single-lane closures on I-94 starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, as MDOT resurfaces 1.6 miles between Berrien and Calhoun counties. The $740,000 project, affecting stretches through Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun counties, aims to smooth the highway and extend its life, with work expected to wrap up by Nov. 13.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo
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Other local events
- Labor Day (CLOSED)
Comstock Community Center 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 - Township Office Closed
Charter Township of Comstock 6138 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 - Breakfast @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
8:00 am - Cardio Drumming
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
9:00 am - Lunch @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
11:30 am - Texas Hold 'em Poker
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
12:00 pm - Food Pantry
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
1:00 pm - Ukulele Jam
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
4:00 pm - Foot Care Clinic
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
9:00 am - Lunch @ the Conversation Cafe
Comstock Community Center , 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, United States
11:30 am - STEM Academy Open House
Comstock Public Schools, 7350 E Main St, Kalamazoo
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SHES BEEN FOUND!!
Thank you!!! Hi! We woke this morning and found one of our mini doxies missing. She's a black and white dapple, her name is Dottie and she's… (Nextdoor South Westnedge) - Just moved into new house and looking for a licensed and insured electrician to run electric above my electric fireplace so I can mount a tv above it.
Looking to get it done before Tuesday if possible since we have painters coming Tuesday. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Michigan Ave)
- LCS posted a job opening for Part Time Unit Clerk in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Dock Worker Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.
Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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