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Kalamazoo County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Kalamazoo County, providing an average of $1,200 per capita to residents.

By Kalamazoo Times | Mar 1, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kalamazoo County Election Division on February 5, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Kalamazoo Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Kalamazoo County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

Political strategist: Austin Marsman is 'not qualified or capable' for MI house seat

By Kalamazoo Times | Oct 2, 2024

Political strategist and former Kalamazoo resident Jason Roe said that District 42 Democratic State Representative candidate Austin Marsman's poor performance as a local government employee renders him unfit to serve in political office.

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Martin Township Supervisor: Marsman put ‘the community at risk’ with handling of radioactive waste

By Kalamazoo Times | 7 months ago

Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep said Austin Marsman, the Democratic candidate for State Representative in District 42, “put himself and others in the community at risk” and “stuck Martin Township with a bill for $10,000” with his handling of toxic materials.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kalamazoo County rise or fall in 2021?

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kalamazoo County received $12.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

How much did farmers in Kalamazoo County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Kalamazoo Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Kalamazoo County received $2,148,344 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Spring Clean Up for City Residents - EXTENDED

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

Dogs in City of Portage Parks

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

Flower Planting Volunteer Opportunities

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

Draft Stuart Neighborhood Plan Available for Review and Comment

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.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Programs Start in April

By Kalamazoo Times reports | Mar 22, 2023

Seasonal yard waste collection programs will start in April to help residents clean up after winter and maintain their properties during the warmer months.

Annual Egg Hunt Returns to Mayors’ Riverfront Park on April 8

The Annual Egg Hunt will return to Mayors’ Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 8 and everyone is invited to join in the spring fun on Homer Stryker Field from 2 to 4 p.m.

ALERT - Sewer Back Ups, Blockages, Etc.

The City of New Baltimore has been experiencing more and more sewer backups.

Former City Treasurer Jo Ann Velting’s Passing

It is with great sadness that we share the news of former City Treasurer Jo Ann Velting’s passing.

YAC Recycled Art Contest

The Portage Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces the inaugural Recycled Art Contest to promote recycling in Portage!

2023 Osage Ambulance

By Kalamazoo Times reports | Mar 18, 2023

Take a look at our new 2023 Osage Ambulance that was purchased from Kodiak Emergency Vehicles.

Applicants Sought for Kalamazoo Youth Action Council

By Kalamazoo Times reports | Mar 16, 2023

Kzoo Parks is seeking applicants to join the Kalamazoo Youth Action Council (KYAC), a group of youth that advises Kzoo Parks staff and helps plan events and programs.