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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 Tour series focuses on the obvious source of water near downtown Kalamazoo: Arcadia Creek. …
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 Michigan University Legacy Collections, Lynn Houghton points out areas of interest in and around the …
Ever been to an improv comedy show? it is amazing how an improv comedy group can work so cohesively that they can carry out a performance without a script. Even when an audience throws out an idea for a sketch – and they perform it on the spot! How do they do it?! Dann Sytsma’s …
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 planned – along with some new events! In this episode, we chat with the 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 expand its recreation options. More info about Vicksburg: https://vicksburgmi.org/Vicksburg Parks and Recreation: https://vicksburgmi.org/community/vicksburg-parks-recreation/ Could your …
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 Machining and Kevin Murphy with Miniature Custom Manufacturing discuss their choice. They also offer input to any business considering a relocation. More info about Vicksburg: https://vicksburgmi.org/ Could …
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 team and a straightforward approach to solving its problems, the village lowered its …
