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Kalamazoo County pilots ‘trailblazing’ plan to build modular homes
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Kalamazoo County officials are working on a plan to build 10 new modular homes and select families to live in them. The pilot program is a unique new way to quickly add needed housing to Kalamazoo County, said Kalamazoo County Public Housing Commission member Gwendolyn Hooker, one of the organizers.
Man accused of homicide near WMU pleads guilty to manslaughter on day trial set to begin
KALAMAZOO, MI — On the same day he was scheduled to go to trial on a charge of open murder, Michael Deraz Goldman pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of manslaughter as a third habitual offender. Goldman, 32, was set to begin trial Tuesday, July 23, in Kalamazoo County...
Voters asked to renew tax for Ross-Augusta Fire Department, possible vehicle purchases
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- Voters will weigh in on continuing a tax to fund firefighting services in Kalamazoo County’s Ross Township. The Ross-Augusta Fire Department is encouraging residents to vote in the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 6, election, to support a renewal of the its operating millage that expires Dec. 31.
Great Lakes Burn Camp kicks off without beloved motorcycle escort for kids
MATTAWAN, Mich. — Great Lakes Burn Camp is gearing up to host their big kick off for the summer. Each year, the camp helps survivors of burn injuries have fun and celebrate their differences. Summer Activities:Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids returns with parade escort. First responders have always...
FEMA denies disaster relief for Southwest Michigan after May 7 tornadoes
PORTAGE, MI – Federal officials have rejected Michigan’s request for federal assistance to help local communities recover from damaging tornadoes and storms that tore through Southwest Michigan on May 7. In a July 23 letter, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request for...
Abandoned Putter’s Family Fun Center: Portage, Michigan 2017
It was called Putter's Family Fun Center in the Michigan town of Portage, Kalamazoo County. Located at 7206 S Westnedge Avenue, Putter's Fun Center opened approximately around 1999, closed in 2015, and was demolished afterward. Looking at old photos, it seemed to be doing good business, with apparently clean grounds...
Kalamazoo County voters to decide whether to renew senior millage for 6 years
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo County voters will weigh in on whether to keep paying a tax to support seniors during the Tuesday, Aug. 6 election. Voters first approved the senior millage in 2018, establishing support for seniors to fund things like in-home meals, cleaning and hygiene services, healthy living programs, elder abuse prevention and improvements to make homes more accessible, officials said at the time.
Republican aims to unseat congressman in Southwest Michigan U.S. House race
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Two candidates are facing off for the Republican nomination to represent a swath of Southwest Michigan in Washington, D.C. for the next two years. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and candidate Brendan Muir are competing for the Republican nomination to represent the 4th District, which includes all of Allegan and Van Buren counties, and parts of of Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Ottawa counties. The district includes the cities of Battle Creek, Holland, Kalamazoo, Portage, South Haven, St. Joseph and others.
FEMA denies individual aid to southwest Michigan after May tornadoes
DETROIT — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied relief aid for homeowners and business owners in southwest Michigan after four tornadoes struck the area in early May. State and local officials in Branch, Cass, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties appealed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for individual aid after...
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