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Good morning Kalamazoo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a tax error just turned into $16,000 bills in Schoolcraft
  • Where in Kalamazoo County did E85 drop to $3.42?
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Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A township tax mistake lasted for years. Now homeowners are getting the $16K bill. (mlive.com) — Dozens of Schoolcraft Township homeowners in Kalamazoo County are being billed an average of $16,000 in back property taxes after years of assessment errors left new construction off the tax rolls. The state has ordered the township to collect two years of back taxes, sending hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue to local entities including Kalamazoo County, KVCC, and the Kalamazoo RESA.
   

2. Drivers in Kalamazoo County see lowest E85 gas at $3.42 in week ending Sept. 19 (kalamazootimes.com) — Drivers around Kalamazoo County recently found the cheapest E85 at $3.42 per gallon, with the countywide average at $4.04, slightly above the Michigan average. The report breaks down prices in Kalamazoo, Portage, Oshtemo, and Schoolcraft, and explains how global oil markets and Midwest refinery outages have been pushing fuel costs higher throughout 2026.
   

3. Advance Local : MLive.com Reporter - Community Insight Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI (cleveland.com) — A major Michigan news organization is hiring a full-time reporter focused on Kalamazoo County, covering public safety, community issues, and accountability reporting that directly affects local residents. The role is based in Kalamazoo, offers a $50,000–$60,000 salary range, and emphasizes community-driven story ideas, digital fluency, and service journalism that explains how local decisions shape everyday life.
   

4. It was supposed to be her wedding day. Instead, she will celebrate her fiancé's life. (mlive.com) — A Kalamazoo woman is turning what was meant to be her Oct. 3 wedding day into a celebration of life for her fiancé, who died unexpectedly at their Kalamazoo home in August. Friends and family, including many from Kalamazoo, are gathering at her Newaygo County property to honor his memory, support their young son, and help the family through a GoFundMe campaign.
   

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    Phineas, a cat who went missing in Kalamazoo, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 8 hours. Message from Owner: "Phineas is… (Nextdoor Downtown Kalamazoo)
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  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - NHA-MI2-Custodial in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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