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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Alvin, A 55-pound Black And Tan Gentleman, Waits At The SPCA Of Southwest Michigan In Kalamazoo (lansing730.com) — A five-year-old dog named Alvin is waiting for adoption at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan on West KL Avenue in Kalamazoo, where staff describe him as calm, gentle, and very affectionate once he trusts you. He needs an adult-only home as the only pet, and the $50 adoption fee covers his shots and neutering, making him an accessible option for a local family ready to commit.
2. Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K9s Taro and Icon (wwmt.com) — Two newly certified K9 teams are joining the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office, expanding local law enforcement's ability to track suspects, detect drugs, and search buildings. Taro and Icon, both one-year-old Dutch Shepherds, completed over 320 hours of intensive training and national certification, and will now work patrol and detection duties alongside their deputies to support public safety across Kalamazoo County.
3. Fall lawncare tips: What can you do now for a healthier, better-looking yard? (wwmt.com) — Kalamazoo homeowners are being urged to use the cooler, wetter fall weather to strengthen their lawns with aeration, overseeding, proper mowing height, and well-timed fertilization. A local expert from Lawn Doctor of Kalamazoo-Portage explains how thicker grass helps fight weeds, why de-thatching can backfire, and when to apply a winterizer so yards green up faster next spring.
4. Guilty verdict in 2023 Kalamazoo murder (wkzo.com) — A Kalamazoo County jury has convicted John Powell Jr. of second-degree murder for the 2023 shooting death of Tyquincy Tymain McFerrin on Fox Ridge Drive in Kalamazoo. Powell was also found guilty of multiple firearm-related charges and is scheduled for sentencing on October 19, bringing legal closure to a case that has weighed on the community.
5. M-40 bridge repairs over I-94 begin Sept. 30 in Paw Paw (michigan.gov) — Drivers from Kalamazoo heading through Paw Paw should prepare for lane closures on the M-40 (Kalamazoo Street) bridge over I-94 from the morning of September 30 through the evening of October 1. MDOT will invest $167,000 in resurfacing and markings, with one lane open each way and no left turns from I-94 ramps, aiming to improve safety and extend the bridge's life.
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