Category: Around the Region

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect treat to celebrate today’s holiday, we can assure you that you’re sure to score a hole-in-one kind of donut in our region. Whether you prefer sugar-coated, glazed, or filled, Southwest Michigan has what you’re looking for. Don’t stay glazed and confused, check out a list of our […]

There’s nothing quite like freshly made chocolates. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolates or reaching for another sweet, our community has plenty to offer. We may be traveling through a rocky road right now, but these local sweets are sure to put a smile on your face. As a fine arts […]

Whether you’re at home, in the workplace, or on the ground in the greater community, safety has remained the number one priority this year. While new updates continue to be made and more information becomes available, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department is updating guidelines and organizing best practices to keep our community safe. On […]

We all know that higher education is an investment in ourselves that will pay off in many ways. To make the investment more accessible, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College are working to ease the financial burden of higher education by developing new programs and restructuring priorities. Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) has […]

Fresh, warm donuts are the sweetest fall treat to enjoy for any meal or snack. Who can resist enjoying fresh apple or pumpkin donuts along with a day at the orchard, picking up some fun fall flavors on your way to work to share with your team, or even sweetening up your breakfast? Right now […]

Whether you’re looking for the perfect round pumpkin to carve into a jack-o’-lantern, a tasty one to bake into a pumpkin pie, some cuties for your front porch, or the most gourd-geous pumpkin for an Instagram fall photo shoot, it’s important that you look in the right place! Pumpkin patches in the region are peaking […]

As the final days of National Hispanic Heritage Month wind down, we know there’s no reason that the fiesta has to be over. The celebration from September 15 to October 15 pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. One way to support some of […]

The leaves are falling and the fall season is in full swing! There’s nothing better than enjoying a crisp fall day at an apple orchard and finishing it off with warm donuts and cider. Lucky for us, we get the full experience right in our backyard since southwest Michigan is blossoming with apple orchards and […]

August is National Back to School Month! While the return to school is going to feel a little different this year, it doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate it. Normally, this month is filled with as many emotions as there are colors in a 64-pack of Crayola crayons. This year, as schools, teachers, students, parents, […]

Families throughout the country are leashing-up this oppawtunity while they’re staying at home to welcome a new furry friend into their family through adoption or fostering. In fact, in some U.S. cities, shelters are empty and fostering has increased up to 90%. Some of our region’s shelters have developed an appointment system with safety requirements to […]

In business for more than 100 years, Freeman Manufacturing is well versed in adapting to the times. While product evaluation and customer service demands have forced many changes over the years, the commitment to product excellence and customer satisfaction continues. Headquartered in Sturgis, the organization is registered with the FDA and specializes in creating different […]