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The Proxmire family and local law enforcement remember Sgt. Ryan Proxmire's sacrifice on the five-year anniversary of his death, with the annual memorial fund golf outing scheduled for August 24 to support officer training (his legacy continues to inspire community support).

State officials are urging residents to inspect local hardwood trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle during tree check month; infected trees will require removal to stop dangerous decay, so residents should use certified heat-treated firewood (available locally) to limit the spread in the area.

State officials dedicated part of US-131 as the Master Sergeant Gregory T.

Kuhse Memorial Highway between I-94 and Parkview Avenue on Monday morning. Lawmakers honored the Kalamazoo airman who died in a 2015 Afghanistan helicopter crash after Senate Bill 274 passed last April.

A new feature profiles 25 Kalamazoo-area offensive football players set to shine in the upcoming 2026 season, highlighting local prospects with top rankings and college offers.

Standouts include Jakari Lipsey and Dewey Young from area high schools.