Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Western Michigan University President John Dunn and his colleagues are currently looking for an architectural firm to take charge of the renovation of East Hall, according to Bob Miller, the associate vice president of community outreach at WMU. Miller spoke about the futu...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Much of life is spent preparing for the future. People eat food every day to prepare their bodies for the next several hours. They sleep so they are refreshed and alert enough to do the tasks for the next day. They go to work each day to make money in preparation for ...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Sarkozy Bakery is a step closer to being open for business again. Judy Sarkozy, owner of Sarkozy Bakery, which burned down last spring. File Photo Last spring, the oldest bakery in Kalamazoo, Sarkozy’s Bakery, burned to the ground, eliminating a hot spot in downtown ...
Read More →Aaron LaRoy News Reporter April 8 -Percussionist Christopher Guthrie will perform in Dalton Center Recital Hall at 5 p.m. Free to attend. -Dr. James L. Gibson will speak about ”Public Reverence for the United States Supreme Court: Is the Court Invincible?” The free lecture will t...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter All photos by Aaron LaRoy/Western Herald. Members of the 1433rd Engineer Company of the Michigan Army National Guard were welcomed home by friends and family at Western Michigan University’s University Arena on Thursday afternoon. The soldiers had been deployed i...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Here’s what’s going on in the community this week: March 25 -Comedian Ralphie May will be performing at the Kalamazoo State Theatre at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Get tickets in person at the State Theatre Box Office, over the phone by calling 1-800-745-3000,...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter The first Oberon Ale of 2013 was served as the clock rang in March 25, marking the official return of the seasonal beer. The weather in Kalamazoo may not reflect the end of winter just yet, but that hasn’t prevented people from getting out and drinking some of the ...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter March 18 -The film, “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” will be shown at 5 p.m. in the Trimpe Building Multicultural Center. A discussion of the film will take place afterward. This event is free. -Ken Thompkins will p...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Reporters from Kalamazoo MLive held a live chat with Tim League, the CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, on Monday. Here are the details: When the new theater will open “We can’t define a date just yet until we get our construction underway,” League said. ”...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter According to the National Weather Service, there will be a chance for snow for the rest of the day. High temperature will be near 31, but it will be blustery. Winds will be around 21 mph, gusting up to 31 mph. Tonight the temperature will go down to about 23. The bree...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter March 11 -A film screening, “Buddhism After the Tsunami,” followed by a poetry reading and discussion will take place in the Fetzer Center’s Putney Auditorium from 5:30-8 p.m. -The West Point Hellcats will perform a free concert in the Dalton Center Recita...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter There are several events in Kalamazoo to wrap up the month of February and begin the month of March. Feb. 25 -The Ohio State University Bassoonists will be performing a free concert at Dalton Center Recital Hall at 5 p.m. -There is an information session for those intere...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter A competition with nothing to lose. It sounds like getting a free spin on a slot machine. Invoost.com, a virtual stock market trading website, is offering a “free spin” to college students from across the country. It’s the 2013 College Stock Trading C...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Fans of Kalamazoo’s entertainment district will appreciate the new unique experience that will soon inhabit the recently closed Rave Cinema in downtown Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo moviegoers will experience “the best cinema in America,” according to Time magazine...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter According to the National Weather Service, a light snow and a bitterly cold, northwest wind will continue Wednesday afternoon and evening. Accumulation of about an inch of snow is expected before the evening hours. The wind will be blowing at about 18 mph with gusts a...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Unemployment rates in the nation have declined dramatically since the deepest part of the recession. A local analyst suggests that the decline in Kalamazoo’s unemployment rate is a result of job growth and not because people are giving up on looking for work, which has b...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Feb. 18 -Kris Davis, jazz pianist and composer, will be performing with her quintet in the Dalton Center Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Feb. 19 -Want to start your own business? Western Michigan University is hosting a seminar abou...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter This is a list of events occurring on the campus of Western Michigan University and around the city of Kalamazoo this week. Feb. 11 -The next program in WMU’s Common Read is a dialogue with David “Sonny” and Shirley Lacks. They will be discussing medic...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Qdoba on West Main Street. Aaron LaRoy/Western Herald. Several Qdoba restaurants around town are offering an incentive to help collect food donations for Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. The “Cans for BOGO” promotion offers a buy one get one free meal from Qdoba t...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter The owners of the Rx Optical company will be able to move forward with plans to add on to their existing building in downtown Kalamazoo. The Rx Optical Headquarters in downtown Kalamazoo. Aaron LaRoy/Western Herald. The Kalamazoo City Commission unanimously voted to rezone...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Here’s a look at what’s going on around Kalamazoo for the week ahead. Feb. 4 - Discuss healthy habits with Lexie Thompson, a certified dietitian, at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 - Watch the film, “Education Under Fire,”...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Here’s what’s happening on the campus of Western Michigan University and throughout the city of Kalamazoo this week: Jan. 28 Physics Colloquium – Meredith E. Howard will be talking about “Bringing Nuclei into Focus: Applying Neural Networks to D...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Most companies make it their goal to provide customers with exceptional service each and every day. They strive to make quality products and get them to their clients quickly. Businesses like these get recognized by area residents, often have repeat customers, and the...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Here’s a look at what is happening on the Western Michigan University Campus and around the city of Kalamazoo for this week: Jan. 21 -Martin Luther King Jr. Day – WMU offices closed, no class meetings. -March to MLK Park – Walk from Kanley Chapel to MLK Park, startin...
Read More →Aaron LaRoy News Reporter The Santorini Island Grill, in the lower level of the Bernhard Center, has been open for about a week now, so it’s time we let you know what it’s all about. The restaurant is a lot like Subway, keeping food in pans out in front of the counter. Customers choos...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter President Obama announced several proposals regarding stricter gun control legislation today. The proposals include banning military style assault weapons and high capacity magazines, as well as demanding background checks be performed on all potential gun buyers. Follow...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Listen: Things To Do in Kalamazoo (Jan. 14-20, 2013) [ 2:24 ]
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Emergency personnel of Western Michigan University will be engaging in an exercise on Friday, Nov. 30, to test how they follow procedures and respond to an emergency situation. While the scenario will be occuring on campus, it will be conducted in a way that will not dra...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter Rain didn’t stop the shoppers from coming out to Wal-Mart and Target on Thanksgiving night, and Kalamazoo stores were crowded with people looking for deals on Black Friday, despite a light snow. Shoppers at Wal-Mart fill the aisleways shortly after opening on Thanks...
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Aaron LaRoy News Reporter The Western Michigan University football team will be ineligible to play in a bowl game this year. After losing to Buffalo last Saturday, the Broncos won’t be able to reach the 6-6 mark necessary to become bowl eligible. Bronco WR Jaime Wilson fights for extra yards a...
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