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A human-services complex evolves at Kalamazoo Goodwill site
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... agencies together. When Stryker Corp. donated the 90,000-square-foot Alcott Street building, just west of Portage Street, to Goodwill Industries in 2005, Goodwill CEO and President John Dillworth saw the opportunity to address a problem that had ... Comment?
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Last Weekend of Shopping before Christmas
... tell us they were unaware that that snow was even in the forecast. Earlier on Saturday shoppers were bundled up in Portage tarting from store to store this final last weekend before upcoming Christmas holiday to finish their holiday shopping. But ... Comment?
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Ron Kitchens: Downtown Kalamazoo arena would be 'melting pot'
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... in this community is a melting pot," Kitchens said during an interview with the Kalamazoo Gazette. "If you live in Portage, you never meet or see someone who lives on (Kalamazoo's) north side. There's no reason for people to mix," he said. "We need ... Comment?
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Kalamazoo Catholic schoolchildren write letters to Baby Jesus instead of Santa
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... the happiest days of all time. The person with the most power in the whole universe is born." Bridget Ertl, 10, of Portage, paused during the holiday party to reflect on Jesus' importance in her life and ponder what the world would be like if he had ... Comment?
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Pets and owners pair up at holiday event
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... of Southwest Michigan's second annual holiday pet adoption event at the vacant restaurant 5036 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage. At press time, they had not yet been adopted. The two-day event will continue on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donor ... Comment?
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... having a gun after Battle Creek police stopped his car near Green Street and Elm Street about 8:45 p.m. Thursday. A Portage man, 24, also in the car, was ticketed for having marijuana. Police said they also found an open bottle of tequila. The men ... Comment?
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No need to spend a lot for holiday fun
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... the area, over the winter break include (arranged in order of occurrence): Skating at Millennium Park Ice Rink, Portage, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., through Jan. 3 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve). All ages. $4 for all-day admission, $3 for skate rental. ... Comment?
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A bright future: Job leaders celebrate success
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... Ventures, a Kalamazoo talent consulting and training organization that created 40 new jobs. Mann+Hummel USA Inc., a Portage automotive supplier that pledged to make a $20 million private investment and create 200 new jobs over the next five years to ... Comment?
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... pack, even with a Ford employee discount, it still takes quite a chunk of change out of my pocket. Steve Reibeling Portage, MI A Yes, it's always a good idea to use dielectric grease on all ignition components. It ensures a good clean contact ... Comment?
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Mattawan's sewage is bad for Kalamazoo's pipes, city says
... flow. Mattawan is not the only source of hydrogen sulfide, Anthony told the council. It also comes from the city of Portage, he said. Shumaker told the council he will be looking at several points, including whether the costs are valid and whether ... Comment?
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Contrary to recent complaints, Portage residents pleased with city's customer service
Despite months of residents' complaints about the city assessor's office, the 2009 Portage Community Survey revealed that more people are happy this year with customer service from city employees. Comment?
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Thinner budgets could mean thicker snow cover on roads
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... city of Kalamazoo plans to hold the line on overtime costs and delay calling in plow operators whenever possible. In Portage, officials aren't planning to alter plowing frequencies, but will rely more heavily on sand rather than putting down ... Comment?
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Americorps volunteers to speak at Calhoun County Democratic Party meeting
Two different local Americorps volunteers, Battle Creek resident Sonia Elinchev and Portage resident Whitney Hood, will make a presentation about local Red Cross services/disaster readiness services to the Calhoun County Democratic Party, on Wednesday evening, December 16, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Ironworkers Local 340 Hall, 510 E. Columbia, in ... Comment?
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Slick roads making driving difficult in parts of Southwest Michigan
... including a rollover crash with minor injuries on North 28th Street. "The roads are getting a little slick," a Portage police dispatcher said. "I would definitely warn people to slow down." In Allegan County, police were working some slideoffs due ... Comment?
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Holidays can be tough when parents live apart Remember to put kids' feelings first, experts advise
... Parente-Roggow, Plainwell Counseling Center, Plainwell; Jane Nelson-Holmes, Mid-America Psychological Services, Portage; and Tom Flemming, Divorce & Family Mediation, Kalamazoo. 'Normalize' children's feelings The first thing the custodial parent ... Comment?
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Holiday Best: Busy hands knitting for good causes
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... about 80 lap blankets knitted by its members to the Laurels of Galesburg nursing home Wednesday. Schiavone, of Portage, said the knitting group has grown from five to about 20 people and includes men and women of all ages who meet twice a week, ... Comment?
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Portage schools to decide on cuts
PORTAGE, Mich. For Portage Public Schools, Monday is the day the district must decide if it'll make unprecedented cuts to balance the budget. Comment?
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Police investigate intentionally set fire in Comstock Township
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... 383-8821 or contact Silent Observer at (269) 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com. Recommend Recommend ( 0 ) Portage appoints new school board member Comment?
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WPS Chicago Red Stars' Tarpley Is Female Soccer Player of the Decade
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... Coaches Athletic Association Player of the Year honors over Tarpley, despite only playing eight games. Tarpley, from Portage Central (Portage, Mich.),A fought for future opportunities for Michigan soccer players by challenging a rule that prohibited ... Comment?
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Portage appoints new school board member
The Portage Public Schools Board of Education has a new president, vice president and member. Comment?
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