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Kalamazoo County Lyme disease cases increased by more than 1600% in 10 years
I never saw ticks when I was a kid. Now I get them all the time.
The Tick App is a great resource that informs best practices to avoid and remove ticks. It’s also a research project aimed at reducing disease caused by ticks. MSU is the university in Michigan that is part of the project https://tickapp.us/
Republic Waste
Shop around. Just got my bill for Republic and it was outrageous this time.
Not sure if they are bitter about losing portage or what but Best Way is almost half the price.
Any England fans want to meet up and watch the world cup?
Bit of a long shot but if there are any other Kzoo residents from England in here that fancy meeting up to watch the world cup hit me up 😎🏴
New to the area
Hello! We are new to the area and still learning our way around different parts of town. While driving through Comstock the other day I noticed how much trash is all over the curbs. Is this a normal occurrence? Do they not have trash pickup there?
Stolen Bike
I know it's a long shot, but my bike got stolen tonight. Literally just got it so i could be healthier, and im not rich so this was a huge decision for me. If anyone sees if please let me/the police know. And if you stole it and send this: shame on you.
Its a blue Townie with a bright front and back light when peddling at night. It has white on the inside of the wheels and a bell on the right side handlebar.
where to launch a boat on the kalamazoo river?
i want to fish my way up the river towards the morrow dam but i can’t find anywhere to put in. does anyone know where i should try? somewhere i can park with a trailer
Looking for a PCP for my dad
Looking for recommendations for a PCP for my dad. I was thinking Bronson family medicine since it's conveniently located for him but I don't know anything about their physicians or that office. I'd love to hear about others experiences here
Judge rules ousted Kalamazoo Township treasurer may not seek reelection
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A judge has ordered the Kalamazoo County clerk to take the name of the former Kalamazoo Township treasurer off the ballot after she tried to run for the position from which she resigned.
In a permanent injunction order filed Wednesday, Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Judge Gary Giguere told the clerk’s office to pull Sherine Miller’s name off the August democratic primary ballot within 24 hours.
The injunction was issued immediately because the primary ballot must be finalized by June 4, the order said.
Gentle Reminder!
Just a gentle reminder that this neat little yellow sign with the representation of a walking human person with a detached circle head means
“!!Stop for pedestrians!!”
To the surprise of many - this is not a suggestion, but an actual law! I cross this intersection many times, often carrying things, very clearly waiting to get from A to B.
The thing is flashing and yet folks fly right by. Do they not see the bright signs? Do they not care? Am I actually invisible and don’t know it?!
Please help me understand!
*EDITED*
I didn’t think I needed to be this explicit, but here we are. This post is written with the assumption that the folks who comment also apply a certain degree of common sense.
All yellow triangle road signs are a “heads up” that something is happening that you need to be aware of, or act upon. Yield, Lane Ends, No Passing Zone, Railroad Crossing, Pedestrian Right of Way, etc.
Treat a Pedestrian crossing the same as a yield. All other traffic, whether vehicle or pedestrian has the right of way. Slow down, if anyone is approaching, stop until they have cleared. If it’s obviously clear, keep moving. MOST pedestrian crossings are not located in high speed areas.
Drivers shouldn’t be blasting down the road near these locations.While drivers are *usually legally supposed to stop, pedestrians should never assume they will. Whether they don’t know, or don’t care, or simply do not see you, don’t flop out into the road without using caution. These signs are not always placed in a location that give much warning to drivers. As dumb as it is, all of these signs have the same rules whether it’s only a sad little sign, a sign with flashing lights, or a sign that specifies “Stop for Pedestrians.”
Pedestrian Crossings are the designated area for pedestrians to cross. These rules do not apply to intersections directed by “walk” or “do not walk” signals. These rules do not apply to people who cross at non designated areas. This is what we call “jaywalking” and drivers are not expected to stop for you.
Jeff Titus, who spent 21 years in prison after wrongful conviction, gets $5.25 million in settlement
woodtv.comLost cat
EDIT: HE IS HOME SAFE!!!! We caught him in a cat trap. Thank you everyone who gave us advice!
My cat ran out, please contact me on here and my partner if you see him anywhere. His name is Harvey, he mostly responds to “kitty” or “pspspsp”
(On west kalamazoo avenue in the Stewart/Sloan area.)
There’s regular litter bugs then there’s whoever did this. Milham Park
Give a hoot, don’t pollute.
Farmers Alley Seats
Can anyone share what the seats are like in Farmers Alley Theatre? Are they seats with arms, no arms? Spaced out? Wide, narrow?
Sports Jobs
Hello Everyone, I am desperately looking for a new job and to start my career basically. I have a bachelor’s and a masters degree from Western Michigan in Sports Management. I have experience in operations, facilities, concessions, etc. I have been on the hunt for jobs for awhile now, since December when i finished my Masters but nothing seems to be sticking, and I never really hear back from anyone. If anybody knows of anyone looking to hire someone in the sports industry, please reach out. I’m fine if it’s in the Kalamazoo area or outside of it! Just looking to move on from my current job and start my career. Feel free to message me! Please and thank you!
Internet Down
Is anyone else’s internet down this morning, or is it just me? Also I hope everyone is doing well.
MSF Course Nearby?
The SOS website says the nearest one is in Glen Oaks, is that true or is it just outdated? I don’t want to drive 40 minutes each way for every class.
Missing Cat
Hey my friends anybody who is in kalamazoo my boyfriend’s cat just pushed the screen out of our window and ran away. His name is Gastly, he is microchipped, and he is 7.5 years old. He’s a medium-small gray cat with green eyes, about 10.5 lbs. He is the upper cat in this picture. If you see him please call my phone 616-888-9329 or call 248-554-7626 (Pluto’s number). Last seen outside A2 apartments between A2 hall 4212 and Arboretums running towards the roundabout.
KDPS officer catches baby during escape from house fire
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — “Throw me your kid!” a Kalamazoo police officer yelled up to a woman trapped on the top floor of a house Friday before catching the baby in midair and helping the woman escape.
Body camera footage released by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety shows the officer hear the call over his radio around 4:15 p.m. and speed to the house on Washington Avenue near James Street. He arrives to find smoke billowing and orange flames leaping from the home.