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CSD Superintendent: ‘I've never been associated with someone named teacher of the year on any level’ until now

By Kalamazoo Times Report | May 19, 2023

The Comstock School District celebrated Compass High School teacher Chris Coash for earning the Michigan Alternative Educational Organization’s (MAEO) Teacher of the Year award.

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Theones: ‘The single largest event the school sponsored in the entire school year’

By Kalamazoo Times Report | May 19, 2023

The Comstock Public Schools District inaugural art award show, dubbed the Joe & Joyce VanBruggen Art Show, drew an estimated 500 to 600 people on April 27.

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‘We have some test scores that need some work,’ says Principal Wilke of Comstock Middle School students

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Apr 3, 2023

The principal of Comstock Middle School presented Comstock Public Schools with an update on the campus at a recent board meeting.

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'She is willing to invest time in her students' : Spade on Comstock High School staff member of the month

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Apr 1, 2023

At their recent board meeting, the Comstock Public Schools recognized both students and staff.

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Spring Clean Up for City Residents - EXTENDED

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Holland's Annual Spring Clean-Up Program final day is extended through April 9.

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3rd Annual 'Ms. V Birthday Fundraiser' for the SWMI SPCA

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Richland 1st graders participated in the 3rd Annual 'Ms. V Birthday Fundraiser' for the SWMI SPCA to tie in with their reading unit about animals.

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Dogs in City of Portage Parks

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

Over the past year, reports from concerned citizens and observations of dogs off leash by Park staff have increased.

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Flower Planting Volunteer Opportunities

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

The City of Portage partners with Kalamazoo in Bloom each year to plant and maintain flower beds in the City Centre area.

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Draft Stuart Neighborhood Plan Available for Review and Comment

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

After a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, neighborhood planning in the Stuart Neighborhood is nearing the finish line and a draft neighborhood plan is now available for review and comment.

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Comstock High principal tells board of school's 'B' rating

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Feb 23, 2023

Comstock High School Principal Mary Spade provided the Comstock Public School Board with an update on the state of the school at the board's Feb. 13 meeting, noting the school had received a "B" rating.

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Cole named deputy county administrator to 'promote health, equity and well-being' in Kalamazoo

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Jan 15, 2023

Kalamazoo County has named a new deputy county administrator for Internal Services.

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Farrell of Bell's Brewery on product line expansion: 'Not just any hazy IPA could join the Hearted family'

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Jan 2, 2023

A Kalamazoo-based brewery has announced that it will be adding to its product line of coveted craft beers.

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DNR's Eichinger: $7.4 million grants are 'integral to connecting more people to our state's uniquely Michigan outdoor experiences'

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Dec 21, 2022

The state government will make a $7.4 million investment into 13 parks located in 11 counties.

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Whitmer on Pfizer’s $750 Kalamazoo facility expansion: ‘Bold bet on Michigan’s manufacturing strengths and hardworking people’

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Dec 16, 2022

Pfizer has announced a $750 million investment that will create 300 more jobs at their Kalamazoo facility.

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Hollier on being named MVAA director: 'I feel blessed to answer this call to serve my state'

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Dec 10, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) appointed Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit) as the new director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

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Nessel: Operation Safe Neighborhoods is 'a critical part of preventing gun violence'

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Dec 9, 2022

Operation Safe Neighborhoods continues to remove illegal guns from the streets, according to Michigan political leaders.

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Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources director on $5 million grant to restore rivers: ‘Fish and other organisms in the water need to move’

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Dec 6, 2022

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently procured a $5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s America the Beautiful Challenge.

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Michigan Treasurer on one-time home heating credit: ‘Checks have been sent’

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Nov 26, 2022

Thanksgiving will be more affordable for roughly 210,000 households that will receive a one-time payment credit towards their heating bill.

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Michigan Achievement Scholarship is ‘keeping college affordable,’ says Kalamazoo Valley Community College president

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Nov 21, 2022

A website has been launched by the state to help students reduce the cost of higher learning through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

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MVAA director on Veterans and Military Families Month: ‘Michigan is home to more than 550,000 veterans’

By Kalamazoo Times Report | Nov 16, 2022

November has been named Veterans and Military Families Month, according to an announcement from the state government.