Oshtemo News

A house west of Kalamazoo was damaged by a fire Thursday, authorities said. Heavy smoke and fire was coming from the three-car garage of the house at 1750 Toscana St.

Taxes could be going up for some folks in Oshtemo to help put another deputy on the roads.

The discovery by police of a methamphetamine lab next to his house last year was proof that crime is a problem in Oshtemo Township, resident Gordon Lanker said Monday.

Jeff and Susanne Remelius had a good life in Tennessee, so they hesitated when Jeff was offered the job of facilities manager for Kalamazoo's Wings Stadium.

The Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit begging and panhandling at certain times and in certain places.

Michael Huff stood outside his sister's apartment Monday, still reeling in disbelief over the death last week of his 26-year-old sibling.

Police ask that anyone with information about these people call Silent Observer at 343-2100 or go to the Web site www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com . Courtesy of Kalamazoo Public Safety Zachary Tucker Zachary Richard Tucker Age: 25 Wanted: On an arrest warrant for a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The Van Buren Intermediate School District Board of Education on Oct. 7 renewed its agreement with the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency for a math-and-science program.

The Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees is applying for a grant to extend a sidewalk on West Main Street between Drake Road and U.S. 131.

Here are the births and deaths for Monday, Oct. 5: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Renee Bender, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.

Joseph County Courthouse lawn, in Centreville, 125 W. Main St., Centreville. The event features brief comments from guest speakers, prayers, songs and a candle-lighting ceremony.

Oshtemo Township plans to make improvements to Flesher Field and Township Park, and its Parks Committee is seeking feedback.

It is being led by Mindy Miller, the agency's transition coordinator. There is no charge.

The state Senate Appropriations Committee passed legislation Wednesday to overturn land-use restrictions on an Oshtemo Township parcel onto which Western Michigan University wants to expand its business park.

Police have released surveillance photos of a man they suspect was involved in the theft of $35,000 worth of lawn equipment last week from Steensma Lawn and Power Equipment on Stadium Drive.

The Public Media Network will air at 9 p.m. today the first installment of a video essay on Western Michigan University's controversial proposal to expand its business park to the Colony Farm property in Oshtemo Township.

Gazette Staff Reports OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP - Surveillance cameras at a Mattawan gas station might have captured photos of those responsible for the theft of lawn mowers from a Stadium Drive business, police said.

OSHTEMO, Mich. A Kalamazoo-area business is working with police to track down $35,000 worth of stolen lawn equipment.

You are what you eat --but a woman changes throughout the years, and her diet needs to reflect those changes.

Aikido instructor Janean Crapo, left, attempts to stop Emelee Rajzer, a loan officer, during a situational awareness and focus drill Rajzer participated in with other members of the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors during a safety training workshop on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in Oshtemo.