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Taxes may go up to pay for deputy
Taxes could be going up for some folks in Oshtemo to help put another deputy on the roads.
Oshtemo Township Board takes step toward tax for police protection
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.
`Keeping our kids' in KPSThe Promise makes families want to stay in Kalamazoo schools
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.
Measure to restrict panhandling
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.
Brother in disbelief after death ruled a homicide
Michael Huff stood outside his sister's apartment Monday, still reeling in disbelief over the death last week of his 26-year-old sibling.
Wanted: A look at people being sought by local police as of October 18, 2009.
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.
Oshtemo may extend sidewalks on W. Main
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.
Vital Statistics: Births and deaths
Here are the births and deaths for Monday, Oct. 5: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Renee Bender, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.
What's happening Thursday: Candlelight vigil; safety fair
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 seeks ideas for park improvements
Oshtemo Township plans to make improvements to Flesher Field and Township Park, and its Parks Committee is seeking feedback.
Events happening in southwestern Michigan
It is being led by Mindy Miller, the agency's transition coordinator. There is no charge.
Senate panel votes to lift Colony Farm rules
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 release photos of suspect in lawn-mower thefts in Oshtemo Township
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.
Video showing today on WMU and Colony Farm
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.
Thieves rides off with mowers from Stadium Drive business
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.
Thousands worth of lawn equipment stolen
OSHTEMO, Mich. A Kalamazoo-area business is working with police to track down $35,000 worth of stolen lawn equipment.
Your ideal diet changes with your age
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.