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Maxwell Knauer

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Maxwell Knauer attended Ohio State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in philosophy and political science.

He previously worked for Ohio State’s student newspaper, The Lantern, and interned with the Columbus lifestyle magazine CityScene before relocating to Kalamazoo.

Knauer, 22, enjoys watching movies, reading books, and playing basketball. Some of his favorites include RoboCop, My Dinner with Andre, and Ludwig Wittgenstein.

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Maxwell's Latest Articles

WVPE braces for future as state and federal funding is cut

"It's easy to destroy what has been built up over 40 years, but it's a lot harder to rebuild," Tony Krabill, content director at WVPE, said in an interview with Watershed Voice.

Three Rivers City Commission to consider PFAS limits, housing lot sale, pickleball courts at Tuesday meeting

The Three Rivers City Commission will meet Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. The commission plans to discuss a range of topics from environmental safeguards to new recreation facilities.

Fifth annual artist showcase blends joy, vulnerability, and community

"Each artist produces and shares from a deeply personal space. These types of intentional interactions foster deeper connections and community," Aundrea Sayrie said in a statement after the event.

What you need to know: Kalamazoo’s 2025 municipal election

Kalamazoo voters will head to the polls this November to elect a mayor, vice mayor, and three city commissioners. Here's a quick guide to what's on the ballot and how to vote.

WMUK weighs next steps after federal funding for public broadcasting slashed

WMUK, a public nonprofit radio station based in Kalamazoo, reaches roughly 37,000 listeners per week. It’s now bracing for a $356,000 loss or about 7–10% of the station’s annual operating budget due to federal funding cuts, according to General Manager Stephen Williams.

Sturgis officials move to cut curbside recycling amid rising costs

While no formal vote was taken, all but one commissioner expressed support for ending the service in fiscal year 2026. 

Three Rivers Public Library ends fiscal year with $254K surplus amid busy summer season

The figures, discussed at Tuesday’s board meeting, reflect a nearly 19% increase in total assets over the past year, alongside a 16.9% increase in surplus compared to the prior fiscal year.

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