Good and bad news in the latest report on West Michigan's economy. A company that was supposed to turn waste into energy owes Battle Creek $3-million. Democrat Paul Clements will make his third run for Congress.
There's some good - and bad news - for West Michigan's economy. Grand Valley State University's Brian Long says some areas are recovering from the "Great Recession" faster than others. (Grand Valley State University)
The company behind a failed waste-to-energy project in Battle Creek still owes the city $3-million. Battle Creek signed a contract with PulverDryer in 2013 for equipment that was supposed to turn dried sewage into fuel. But the city canceled the pilot project two years later. (Battle Creek Enquirer)
Another Democrat has entered the race in Michigan's Sixth Congressional District that includes Kalamazoo. Western Michigan University political science professor Paul Clements says he'll run for a third time in 2018. He lost to long-time Republican Congressman Fred Upton in 2016 and 2014. Two other Democrats entered the race last month - Western history professor David Benac and Eponine Garrod, a chemist at Pfizer. Upton has not said if he plans to seek another term. (Kalamazoo Gazette)
In baseball, Kalamazoo beat Madison 9-8. The Growlers have won three straight. (Kalamazoo Growlers)
Battle Creek beat Kenosha 12-3. The Bombers swept the two game series from the Kingfish. (Battle Creek Bombers)