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St. Joseph County Commission approves $6M tax bond for courthouse restoration amid public opposition

The resolution, which was adopted with a 4-3 vote, authorizes the county to issue general obligation limited tax bonds to finance courthouse improvements.

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Free Foodways Symposium returns to downtown Kalamazoo April 4 – 5

This year the college will explore foodways through the lens of water, and all the ways in which water gives us life and sustains us.

Kalamazoo civil rights leader Anna Whitten to be honored during Women’s History Month 

The public is invited to attend “A Life of Service: Anna Whitten Tribute Luncheon” on Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 128 of Anna Whitten Hall in downtown Kalamazoo.

‘Why has this become such a money pit?’: Commissioner questions costs as Three Rivers approves additional funds for wastewater treatment repairs

Superintendent Taylor Davis said the latest funding request covers standard operational costs.

Kalamazoo City Commission approves contracts, grants, and bond resolutions

The largest financial measure was the approval of a notice of intent resolution for 2025 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, totaling up to $130 million.

Glen Oaks Community College to host healthcare college and employment fair

More than 15 healthcare employers will be present, hiring for a variety of positions, while eight colleges and universities will provide information on educational opportunities in the field.

Protesters rally outside Rep. Walberg’s office against federal budget cuts threatening essential services

A budget resolution passed last week directs the House Committee on Education and Labor — on which Rep. Tim Walberg serves as chair — to cut at least $330 billion over 10 years.

ROOTED of St. Joseph County receives $100,000 grant for Safe House project

The funding will help construct a transitional safe house for children entering foster care in St. Joseph County, and is expected to break ground this year.

Sturgis City Commission approves fire department bed bug mitigation, special assessment plan for completed sidewalk project

Ryan Banaszak, the Sturgis' director of public safety, said the department has seen a rise in bed bug infestations over the past few years, particularly in the fire station, police department, and community homes the department encounters during emergency calls.

Carra backs effort to ban same-sex marriage in Michigan

State Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) and six other Michigan House Republicans introduced a resolution Tuesday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark 2015 ruling that granted same-sex couples the right to marry.

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