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Mike Wenninger
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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owner/editor of the weekly paper in a small town for 16 years.
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Edison seeks funds to build pocket park that supports neighborhood's artistic vibe
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Kalamazoo's Stulberg string competition brings back medalist for golden anniversary
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
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New Community Inclusion Center in Portage creating Ripple Effects
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Reflecting new name and mission, Kalamazoo Choral Arts blends genres in Vigil Against Violence
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Thursday, June 6, 2024
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Local synagogues and churches rewilding to welcome migratory flocks and other creatures
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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What's behind the big red doors? Sanctuary in the city
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Stolen silence: Tinnitus Awareness Week in Kalamazoo
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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How some Southwest Michigan entrepreneurs stack the odds in their favor
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Suipi's East End Eatery serving up award-winning fare in Battle Creek
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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'Going native' could make Kalamazoo a Homegrown National Park
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BC's Café Rica and GR's Natural Maya inspired by native culture, supported by Northern Initiatives
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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StoryCorps revisits Kalamazoo to offer residents preservable story moments
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Kalamazoo's RJ’s Printing legacy grows with new chapter and new owner
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