Wallingford’s five-story grain mill, located on the Kalamazoo River, and became its general manager. The mill processed grain from a large surrounding region and shipped its products to markets as far away as Chicago and New York. Historic ad for Kellogg’s corn flakes The region was well-...
Yankees greatDerek Jeterspent most of his childhood in Kalamazoo, Mich., but he was born and spent his early years in Pequannock Township, N.J. Those roots contributed to his rise to stardom—not to mention a fierce rivalry with his own father. The senior Jeter was a big Tigers fan, bu...