Year: 2026

Kalamazoo Planning Commission Approves Student Recovery Housing Permit

The Kalamazoo Planning Commission approved a special use permit for student recovery housing in a former chapter house on October…

Civic Learning Session Explores What Data Centers Could Mean for Local Communities

The Southwest Michigan Planning Commission hosted a civic learning session on data centers and what they could mean for local…

Oshtemo Township Board Adopts Millage Rates, Reviews 2027 Budget Drafts

Oshtemo Township's board adopted an operating millage of 1.75 mills and a road millage of 1.25 mills on September 29.…

Kalamazoo Township Board Approves Financial Policies and Fee Schedule; Budget and Golf Course Meeting Set for October 6

Kalamazoo Township trustees approved revised financial policies, a 2027 fee schedule and a retirement plan resolution at their September 28…

All Ears Theatre’s “The Adventures of Johnny Forest & Sue McGee: The Dragonfly” Brings You a 1950s Radio Drama

All Ears Theatre's radio drama "The Adventures of Johnny Forest & Sue McGee: The Dragonfly" is now available to watch.…

Oshtemo Township Board Leans Toward Holding Millage Rates Steady and Weighs Capital Project Trims

Oshtemo Township's board continued working through its 2027 budget, focusing on millage rates, police funding, and capital projects. Building on…

Comstock DDA Votes to Dissolve Pending Legal Review

Comstock Township's Downtown Development Authority board voted to dissolve itself this week, contingent on legal confirmation and the resolution of…

Oshtemo Township Advances Solar Moratorium

The Oshtemo Township Board approved the first reading of a moratorium on new solar energy applications. The moratorium is meant…

Oshtemo Township Faces Budget Gap as State Revenue Sharing Declines

Oshtemo Township's general fund revenue is projected to fall short of operating costs next year, township officials told the board…

How Kalamazoo County’s License Plate Reader Program Works, and What’s Still Being Decided

Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller presented to the Oshtemo Township Board on how the county's automatic license plate reader program…

What to Know About Tree Removal Under Kalamazoo County’s Safe Streets Project

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County is preparing to begin tree removal this fall as part of a federally funded…

Oshtemo Approves Bed and Breakfast Variances for 7 Oaks Ranch and Retreats

The Oshtemo Township Zoning Board of Appeals approved two zoning variances clearing the way for a bed and breakfast at…