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What's up Kalamazoo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Bronson care in Kalamazoo stay in-network next year?
  • Why did early settlers drop the name Bronson for Kalamazoo?
  • Are Kalamazoo porch pirates watching your holiday deliveries right now?

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and colder; p.m. mist, with a high of 38 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 41, low: 34.
  • Friday: A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bronson Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare reach new contract agreement (wkzo.com) — If you rely on Bronson in Kalamazoo and have UnitedHealthcare, your care will stay in-network thanks to a new contract agreement that avoids any disruption. Bronson says the deal keeps access to its hospitals and clinics across southwest Michigan, and patients are encouraged to check their specific coverage details online or via their insurance card.
   

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2. How A Pioneer's Clashes Led To Kalamazoo's Name Change (wkfr.com) — Kalamazoo’s name has a surprisingly dramatic backstory involving pioneer Titus Bronson, early village conflicts, and a push to erase his name from the town. The piece traces how the original settlement of Bronson became Kalamazoo in 1836 and hints at deeper stories behind the river-inspired name.
   

3. Kalamazoo residents share strategies to combat package theft amid online shopping surge (wwmt.com) — Kalamazoo residents are sharing how they’re trying to keep porch pirates from snatching holiday deliveries, from screened-in porches to skipping shipped gifts altogether. Local voices and past guidance from Kalamazoo Public Safety highlight simple steps like cameras, secure drop spots, and reporting thefts to help protect packages as online shopping peaks.
   

4. Holiday meals and toys reach Kalamazoo residents in need ahead of holidays (wwmt.com) — Hundreds of Kalamazoo neighbors in need received hot meals and toys thanks to a volunteer-led holiday giveaway behind the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Local YouTuber Bill Maine and supporters from around the world helped provide rotisserie chickens, winter gear, and $3,400 in toys for children staying at the Mission, aiming to ease the strain on families facing housing and financial instability this Christmas.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kalamazoo

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    Sunday December 28
  • Dievkalpojums/Church Service
    Kalamazoo Latvian Association , 122 Cherry Hill St , Kalamazoo
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning everyone, and Merry Xmas to all !
    In the spirt of Xmas, I would like to make a sizable donation to a respectable local charity, where it can spread across the needs of our community. … (Nextdoor Stadium Dr)
  • Good morning and happy Monday.
    I’m not sure if this is the right place to post but why not give it a try. lol My nephew and I have started a new tradition and would like to keep… (Nextdoor Burke Acres)
  • City of Kalamazoo, MI posted a job opening for Senior Electrical Inspector/Plan Reviewer in Kalamazoo. Apply here.
  • Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Kalamazoo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalamazoo here.

Ok Kalamazoo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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