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Events happening in southwestern Michigan v Two seminars are being offered to people of all ages at the Ecumenical Senior Center, 702 N. Burdick St. via Kalamazoo Gazette

“We don't say to them, 'You're a Schools of Choice' student. Once they're here, they are Milan students. We have the same expectations for them both academically and behaviorally.”

When legislation passed 12 years ago that allowed Michigan's public schools to enroll students from outside their boundaries, Ypsilanti district officials decided to participate in the new Schools of Choice ... via Ann Arbor News

“Everybody up there wanted a signal”

A European traffic design is being incorporated into Michigan Department of Transportation plans for South Haven and Benton Harbor. via Ann Arbor News

Talk about Kalamazoo Public Schools v The Ecumenical Senior Center, 702 N. Burdick St., is hosting a PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL RICE, superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools. via Kalamazoo Gazette

A feeding operation is proposed in Leonidas Township, and opponents are learning there may be no way to prevent it from opening. via Kalamazoo Gazette

“People can enjoy the bright colors and unique decoration, but also there is so much to do in Frankenmuth besides the Easter Celebration. Frankenmuth can be a nice family getaway”

Frankenmuth, Michigan's "Little Bavaria," continues to welcome spring with its first Bavarian Easter Celebration through Saturday. via Detroit News Online

“I can't believe the detail and the variety. His owls are my favorite. I love the owls.”

Jim Ponshair's love for bird watching stretches well outside the sights of even the best pair of binoculars. via Grand Haven Tribune

“It's a city that has had more than its fair share of struggles over the years.”

Many, and not just in the governor's office in Lansing, are pegging Michigan's economic future on sustainability. via Model D

“The negative attention caused by his problems prevents businesses from locating here. We can't talk about economic regional cooperation on one hand and ignore this enormous problem on the other.”

By Steve Neavling * FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER * April 7, 2008 Macomb County commissioners plan to vote on a resolution this month that would urge Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to resign immediately "to avoid any ... via Detroit Free Press

“The drinking water revolving fund is a low interest loan program offered through the State of Michigan”

The Van Buren Township Board of Trustees held two public hearings at their Tuesday night regular scheduled board meeting. via The View

Cooking and comedy in Lawrence v The Van Buren District Library's Lawrence branch, 212 N. Paw Paw St., Lawrence, is hosting a PROGRAM BY DEANNA HOUSE. via Kalamazoo Gazette

“There are seven counties in our State with disproportionate rates of HIV/AIDS prevalence among Latinos: Ingham, Kent, Oakland, Ottawa, Van Buren, Washtenaw, and Wayne”

Contact: T.J. Bucholz 241-2112 Agency: Community Health Health officials are calling on Latinos and health care agencies to work together in curbing this disease - beginning on Wednesday as the state kicks off ... via State of Michigan

Description: Three-bedroom, two-bath ranch with vinyl exterior, central air conditioning, fireplace, first-floor laundry and a pole barn. via Detroit News

“Is it just me, or is this project lacking common sense?”

A state road project dating back a half century is still in the works for Battle Creek's interstate expressway business loop. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Play about women and history in Bangor v Sandra Hansen, of Women's History Alive, is performing ``MICHIGAN MAGIC'' at the Simpson United Methodist Church, 507 Joy St., Bangor. via Kalamazoo Gazette

Spring starts today, but snowstorm looms Today is the first day of spring, but the clouds could dump several inches of snow on the region by Friday night. via Kalamazoo Gazette

“If I could talk to Governor Granholm, I would tell her, 'I love you.' She gave a guy in my predicament a chance to start all over. Thanks to the governor, I'm home”

When someone complains to Peggy Schaffer that the requirements of the Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative are too stiff, she knows the program is doing what it's supposed to do. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“It'll give them a chance to start looking at things before we even go out there”

Main St. work planned ... in 2012 The Michigan Department of Transportation has notified Rochester officials that Main Street will be reconstructed from just south of Second Street to the Paint Creek Bridge, ... via Hometown Life

NEED TO KNOW Attorney general connection Carrie Ryckman, constituent relations ombudsman for Attorney General Mike Cox, will meet with citizens on Monday from 2-4 p.m. at the Plymouth District Library, 223 S. ... via Ann Arbor News

Events at Western Michigan University v ``Defending the Rights of Women and Children,'' A TALK BY 2003 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian lawyer, writer and teacher, is being presented in Western ... via Kalamazoo Gazette