http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenMon, 20 May 2013 06:10:07 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videoskzgazette_newshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/yAbaOZCDeiM/kalamazoo_this_week_ncaa_iii_t.htmltag:kalamazoo-todayUrsula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 04:42:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10589676 ]]>Here's a look ahead at what's happening in Kalamazoo during the week of May 20, 2013.noHere's a look ahead at what's happening in Kalamazoo during the week of May 20, 2013.Here's a look ahead at what's happening in Kalamazoo during the week of May 20, 2013.tag:kalamazoo-todayhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/kalamazoo_this_week_ncaa_iii_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/swQR13BTEHw/kalamazoo-area_obituaries_toda_411.htmltag:obits-kalamazooRosemary Parker | rparker3@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 06:10:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10590184 ]]>Read more about Barbara Baker and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.noRead more about Barbara Baker and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.Read more about Barbara Baker and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.tag:obits-kalamazoohttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/kalamazoo-area_obituaries_toda_411.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/2Mlqxi8QwNU/wanted_jennifer_lavender_30_fo.htmlcat:Wantedtag:crime-kalamazoo-areatag:Wanted KalamazooRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 06:07:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10565806 ]]>Jennifer Renee Lavender is wanted for a felony probation violation stemming from an original charge of uttering and publishing (writing counterfeit checks).noJennifer Renee Lavender is wanted for a felony probation violation stemming from an original charge of uttering and publishing (writing counterfeit checks).Jennifer Renee Lavender is wanted for a felony probation violation stemming from an original charge of uttering and publishing (writing counterfeit checks).cat:Wanted, tag:crime-kalamazoo-area, tag:Wanted Kalamazoohttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/wanted_jennifer_lavender_30_fo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/oi2Ku2eqcTc/local_sets_out_to_bring_bicycl.htmlcat:Autostag:KalamazooUrsula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 06:03:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.10478177 ]]>Eugene Blesing says Kalamazoo has the potential to be a large-scale bicycle frame manufacturer. He will work on a frame model at a business incubator this year.noEugene Blesing says Kalamazoo has the potential to be a large-scale bicycle frame manufacturer. He will work on a frame model at a business incubator this year.Eugene Blesing says Kalamazoo has the potential to be a large-scale bicycle frame manufacturer. He will work on a frame model at a business incubator this year.cat:Autos, tag:Kalamazoohttp://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/local_sets_out_to_bring_bicycl.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/g-oD79jzWcE/crime_reports_from_kalamazoo_p_627.htmlcat:Crimetag:crime-kalamazoo-areatag:kalamazoo-public-safetyRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 05:50:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10590416 ]]>This is the crime report for May 19, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.noThis is the crime report for May 19, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.This is the crime report for May 19, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.cat:Crime, tag:crime-kalamazoo-area, tag:kalamazoo-public-safetyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/crime_reports_from_kalamazoo_p_627.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/s1Zi2YrcMQM/schoolcraft_high_school_names.htmltag:schoolcrafttag:southwest-michigan-schoolsJulie Mack | jmack1@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 05:40:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10589080 ]]>Schoolcraft High School has released the names of the top 11 students in the Class of 2013.noSchoolcraft High School has released the names of the top 11 students in the Class of 2013.Schoolcraft High School has released the names of the top 11 students in the Class of 2013.tag:schoolcraft, tag:southwest-michigan-schoolshttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/schoolcraft_high_school_names.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/DHhXPaYBRgM/kalamazoo-made_moped_culture_c.htmlUrsula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 05:17:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.10472149 ]]>The 15-year-old Moped Army, started in Kalamazoo, now has nearly 600 due-paying members across the country.noThe 15-year-old Moped Army, started in Kalamazoo, now has nearly 600 due-paying members across the country.The 15-year-old Moped Army, started in Kalamazoo, now has nearly 600 due-paying members across the country.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/kalamazoo-made_moped_culture_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/MpdGXVWK09Q/moped_army_founder_re-roots_vi.htmlUrsula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 04:40:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.10471849 ]]>Daniel Kastner, owner of 1977 Mopeds and a founder of the Moped Army, has brought his business and convinced other entrepreneurs to set up shop in Kalamazoo.noDaniel Kastner, owner of 1977 Mopeds and a founder of the Moped Army, has brought his business and convinced other entrepreneurs to set up shop in Kalamazoo.Daniel Kastner, owner of 1977 Mopeds and a founder of the Moped Army, has brought his business and convinced other entrepreneurs to set up shop in Kalamazoo.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/moped_army_founder_re-roots_vi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/gRCgD29YAaY/class_of_2013_seven_years_afte.htmltag:kalamazoo-class-of-2013tag:plainwelltag:southwest-michigan-schoolsJulie Mack | jmack1@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 04:10:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10587645 ]]>When Claudia Klein gets her high school diploma Thursday from Plainwell High School, it will be first time her classmates will see her walk unassisted since 2005.noWhen Claudia Klein gets her high school diploma Thursday from Plainwell High School, it will be first time her classmates will see her walk unassisted since 2005.When Claudia Klein gets her high school diploma Thursday from Plainwell High School, it will be first time her classmates will see her walk unassisted since 2005.tag:kalamazoo-class-of-2013, tag:plainwell, tag:southwest-michigan-schoolshttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/class_of_2013_seven_years_afte.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/kxtBJYCsAng/curlys_fire_in_colon.htmltag:colonJef Rietsma | Special to the Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 20 May 2013 03:30:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10586642 ]]>Owners say they do not have a set opening date, but will be rebuilding through the summer.noOwners say they do not have a set opening date, but will be rebuilding through the summer.Owners say they do not have a set opening date, but will be rebuilding through the summer.tag:colonhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/curlys_fire_in_colon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/kATbHsPH6hc/weather_update_high_of_89_sunn.htmlRosemary Parker | rparker3@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 03:05:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10590156 ]]>Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. noTonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/weather_update_high_of_89_sunn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/X6yfk4XOWks/weekend_in_review_kalamazoo_ce_1.htmlRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 02:02:34 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10589501 ]]>Here are the highlights from mlive.com/kalamazoo from over the weekend.noHere are the highlights from mlive.com/kalamazoo from over the weekend.Here are the highlights from mlive.com/kalamazoo from over the weekend.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/weekend_in_review_kalamazoo_ce_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/s9dsZ3GO6BY/race_for_the_cure_in_downtown.htmltag:city-kalamazootag:running-kalamazooErin Gignac | egignac@mlive.comSun, 19 May 2013 17:18:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10588210 ]]>Over 2,000 runners, walkers and survivors showed up Sunday to raise money for a cure in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Kalamazoo. noOver 2,000 runners, walkers and survivors showed up Sunday to raise money for a cure in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Kalamazoo. Over 2,000 runners, walkers and survivors showed up Sunday to raise money for a cure in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Kalamazoo. tag:city-kalamazoo, tag:running-kalamazoohttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/race_for_the_cure_in_downtown.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/bURtMsSWMVY/hammer-in_in_south_haven_to_fe.htmlcat:Eventstag:allegan countytag:south-haventag:van-buren-countyRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comSun, 19 May 2013 14:09:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10587908 ]]>Ted Guimond, resident blacksmith for the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, is organizing the event, which is scheduled for June 7-9 in conjunction with the museum's Swap Meet & Flea Market, according to a news release issued Sunday.noTed Guimond, resident blacksmith for the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, is organizing the event, which is scheduled for June 7-9 in conjunction with the museum's Swap Meet & Flea Market, according to a news release issued Sunday.Ted Guimond, resident blacksmith for the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, is organizing the event, which is scheduled for June 7-9 in conjunction with the museum's Swap Meet & Flea Market, according to a news release issued Sunday.cat:Events, tag:allegan county, tag:south-haven, tag:van-buren-countyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/hammer-in_in_south_haven_to_fe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/QZwQ-kqBzoE/kalamazoo_man_wounded_in_the_f.htmlcat:Crimetag:crime-kalamazoo-areaRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 04:15:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10587731 ]]>Kalamazoo Public Safety officers found the man after responding at 12:57 a.m. to the intersection of North Westnedge Avenue and Drexel Place, Lt. Jeff VanderWiere said. noKalamazoo Public Safety officers found the man after responding at 12:57 a.m. to the intersection of North Westnedge Avenue and Drexel Place, Lt. Jeff VanderWiere said. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers found the man after responding at 12:57 a.m. to the intersection of North Westnedge Avenue and Drexel Place, Lt. Jeff VanderWiere said. cat:Crime, tag:crime-kalamazoo-areahttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/kalamazoo_man_wounded_in_the_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/wNoCyWO3R1g/births_from_bronson_methodist_323.htmlcat:Vital Statisticstag:bronson-methodist-hospitaltag:vital statisticsRex Hall Jr. | rhall2@mlive.comSun, 19 May 2013 11:54:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10587451 ]]>Here is a list of recent births at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.noHere is a list of recent births at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.Here is a list of recent births at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.cat:Vital Statistics, tag:bronson-methodist-hospital, tag:vital statisticshttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/births_from_bronson_methodist_323.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/crKlbKbcKZk/with_renovations_complete_rich.htmltag:richland-gull-lakeZachary Reichard | Special to MLive.comSun, 19 May 2013 08:00:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10567494 ]]>Over the past few years, 124-year-old building located at Gull Road (M-43) and D Avenue had fallen into disrepair due to neglect.noOver the past few years, 124-year-old building located at Gull Road (M-43) and D Avenue had fallen into disrepair due to neglect.Over the past few years, 124-year-old building located at Gull Road (M-43) and D Avenue had fallen into disrepair due to neglect.tag:richland-gull-lakehttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/with_renovations_complete_rich.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/5S-kCKPSW0A/family_bike_fest_offers_bike_s.htmlMLive StaffSun, 19 May 2013 05:31:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10585694 ]]>Kalamazoo Community Police Officer John Deming leads a family bike ride on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Saturday for Family Bike Fest.Courtesy of Jay Heinze, Heinze Dezines KALAMAZOO, MI -- The 411 Club and Metro Diner & Nightclub hosted Family...noKalamazoo Community Police Officer John Deming leads a family bike ride on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Saturday for Family Bike Fest.Courtesy of Jay Heinze, Heinze Dezines KALAMAZOO, MI -- The 411 Club and Metro Diner & Nightclub hosted FamilKalamazoo Community Police Officer John Deming leads a family bike ride on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Saturday for Family Bike Fest.Courtesy of Jay Heinze, Heinze Dezines KALAMAZOO, MI -- The 411 Club and Metro Diner & Nightclub hosted Family...http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/family_bike_fest_offers_bike_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/wt5uWfAjK2Y/crime_reports_from_kalamazoo_p_626.htmltag:city-kalamazootag:crime-kalamazoo-areatag:kalamazoo-public-safetyZachary Reichard | Special to MLive.comSun, 19 May 2013 04:51:17 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10586520 ]]>This is the crime report for May 18, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.noThis is the crime report for May 18, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.This is the crime report for May 18, 2013, as provided by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.tag:city-kalamazoo, tag:crime-kalamazoo-area, tag:kalamazoo-public-safetyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/crime_reports_from_kalamazoo_p_626.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/Sd0nTifiyyM/van_buren_county_sheriffs_depa_2.htmltag:van-buren-countyZachary Reichard | Special to MLive.comSun, 19 May 2013 04:37:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10586510 ]]>A 27-year-old Covert man was arrested for marijuana possession and intent to deliver Saturday after a traffic stop in Almena Township.noA 27-year-old Covert man was arrested for marijuana possession and intent to deliver Saturday after a traffic stop in Almena Township.A 27-year-old Covert man was arrested for marijuana possession and intent to deliver Saturday after a traffic stop in Almena Township.tag:van-buren-countyhttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/van_buren_county_sheriffs_depa_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/T1jx0QwYRjg/kalamazoo-area_obituaries_toda_410.htmltag:obits-kalamazooZachary Reichard | Special to MLive.comSun, 19 May 2013 04:15:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.10586465 ]]>Read more about Victor Siemers and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.noRead more about Victor Siemers and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.Read more about Victor Siemers and other people featured in today's obituaries in the Kalamazoo Gazette.tag:obits-kalamazoohttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/05/kalamazoo-area_obituaries_toda_410.htmlnonadult