Emmett Township considers a special assessment to reduce arsenic in groundwater. Kellogg announces more layoffs in Michigan. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek get wins on the baseball field.
Kellogg plays to lay off 211 workers from a Detroit area distribution center. The Battle Creek cereal giant says it began notifying workers of the layoffs in February (MLive)
Kalamazoo Township has narrowed the list of candidates for an open position on its board of trustees. The vacancy was created by trustee Don Martin becoming Township Supervisor. Ron Reid retired on Wednesday. (Kalamazoo Gazette)
Emmett Township is considering a special assessment district to help pay for reducing high levels of arsenic. The proposal would cost affected property owners $17,000. (Battle Creek Enquirer)
Western Michigan University has announced game times and television broadcast information for some games during the 2017 season. The season opener at USC will be shown on the Pac-12 Network. The Broncos' game against Central Michigan on November 1st begins at 8:00 and will be shown on ESPN2. (WMU Athletics)
Kalamazoo has opened the baseball season with two wins. The Growlers beat Rockford 13-4 on Wednesday. (Growlers)
Battle Creek earned its first win of the new season, with a 5-3 victory over Lakeshore. The Bombers earned a split in the two game series with the Chinooks. (Bombers)