Driving on M-43 between Kalamazoo and Lake Michigan, it’s hard to miss the giant pumpkin sign on the side of the road with an ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local icon in Kalamazoo County has passed away. Gene Rhodes, or more popularly known as "Gene the ...

Gene "the Pumpkin Man" Rhodes, a cherished Kalamazoo farmer, died at 88, leaving a legacy of joy and pumpkin sales.

We last spoke to Gene during his busy season in October. He told us he's ready for the autumn of life and looks forward to ...