Sunday Dec 20 | Education Week
Home-school laws could put Michigan kids at risk
For two years, Springer's parents claimed their eldest daughter was home-schooled, an assertion police now say was a ruse to hide child abuse.
Road commission chief to retire in 2010 after 52 years on job
Special to the Kalamazoo G... December 18, 2009, 12:15PM Bruce Jones, engineer-manager of the St.
Home-school laws could put Michigan kids at risk
CENTREVILLE, Mich. - Michigan has one of the most lenient home school laws in the nation, giving families the freedom to teach their children in the manner they want without government interference.
Lax home-school laws put kids at risk
Calista Springer lay tethered to her bed by a dog collar while her siblings went off to school each morning.
St. Joseph County Trails meeting is postponed because of severe weather
The St. Joseph County Trails Input Meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to weather conditions.
Events happening in southwestern Michigan
A second blood drive is scheduled at MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 120 Roberson St. No appointment is needed for either drive.
Trial in chained-teen's death moved to Kalamazoo
The murder trial for a southwestern Michigan couple whose teenage daughter died in a house fire while chained to her bed has been moved from Centreville to Kalamazoo, and will begin Jan.
Vital Statistics: Births and deaths in southwestern Michigan
Here are vital statistics for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Frank and Sarah Adams, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.
Portage vehicle break-ins probed
Police are looking for suspects in a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend.
Man accidentally shot himself in Centreville Sunday
A Florida man accidentally shot himself while cleaning a gun on Sunday. Rickey Hill, 53, of Sarasota, Fla., was stuck in the left hand and leg at 4:13 p.m. at a residence in Centreville, according to the St.
Trial moving for parents of Mich. fire victim
A judge has granted a defense motion requesting a change of venue in the trial of a southern Michigan couple whose teenage daughter died in a house fire while chained to her bed.
Jury pool in Springer murder case whittled from 115 to 41 people
A jury pool of 115 people was wittled to 41 Tuesday as jury selection got under way in the murder trial of Anthony and Marsha Springer.
Jury selection to begin in case of parents charged in daughter's death
CENTREVILLE, Mich. Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of Anthony and Marsha Springer.
Rapid prototype specialists from Phoenix Proto Technologies LLC of Centreville, Mich., got a taste of Hollywood this summer when parts it produced for " Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen " were featured on one of the "hero cars" of the film.
Lawyers in Springer trial OK witness list
Attorneys reviewed the witness list Monday for the trial of parents charged in the death of a teenager killed in a fire while tied to her bed.
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.
What's happening Wednesday: Peace vigil; blood drives
The program will include drumming for peace, led by Trybal Revival; songs by Catherine Ellis and Alma Muxlow; and messages from local peace activists.
Web sites offer clues to histories of Kalamazoo-area buildings
Two years of research by Liz Campbell, pictured, and her husband Steve Campbell, on their 130-year-old house in Centreville, resulted in it being recognized as a Michigan Historic site.
Vital statistics: births, deaths and marriages in southwestern Michigan
Here are vital statistics for Friday, Sept. 18, 2009: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Andy and Sonya DeVries, of Kalamazoo, a daughter.
St. Joseph County Grange Fair offering deals for patrons
Acutely aware of the sorry state of the economy, organizers of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair are giving patrons two days to save money on admission, parking and rides at the 159th annual event.
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