http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/The Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & VideosenFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:32 PSTMovable 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/gKjGBeSMsDs/post_25.htmlKalamazoo - Home Page - News394072632457358936Gabrielle Russon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3959655 ]]>Trail enthusiasts celebrated Friday's grand opening of the newest piece of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/post_25.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/VkHLJhxps8U/whats_happening_sunday_spaghet.htmlBreaking NewsKalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957128 ]]>Fundraiser in SchoolcraftA spaghetti dinner is being held at Schnauzer’s Banquet Hall, 4261 U Ave., Schoolcraft. Proceeds are going to travel, housing, meals, and treatment expenses for 10-year-old Schoolcraft resident Jadyn Gottschalk and his parents. Jadyn has a malignant brain...http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/whats_happening_sunday_spaghet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/fqFNUkRWF9c/vital_statistics_births_deaths_184.htmlBreaking NewsVital Statistics8868426791131521307377Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3960034 ]]>Here are the births, deaths and marriages for Saturday, Nov. 21:http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/vital_statistics_births_deaths_184.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/lBHVgcRE7ic/scott_jarod_arkovitz_19_of_gra.htmlCourt newsCrimeKalamazoo - Home Page - NewsKalamazoo Public Safety632521456486632523119295104927Rex Hall Jr. | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:51 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3959892 ]]>A Western Michigan University student was jailed Friday after two incidents in three days during which police allege they spotted him driving the wrong way on two local roads and arrested him for drunken driving.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/scott_jarod_arkovitz_19_of_gra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/JyfEkdl6o3s/rep_larry_deshazor_fifth_to_se.html20th District SenateElections/politicsKalamazoo - Home Page - NewsState News63251527438800819157541542John Liberty | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:05 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3959824 ]]>PORTAGE — Next year's 20th District Michigan Senate race has expanded after the announcement Friday that Republican state Rep. Larry DeShazor is a candidate.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/rep_larry_deshazor_fifth_to_se.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/hU-aiq6BBjs/loca_holiday_music_shows_--_so.htmlEventsHolidaysMusic3268828921100Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:19 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4565.3958921 ]]>Maybe you're short on cash or, just too busy to remember all the cool musical programs coming to the area. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/loca_holiday_music_shows_--_so.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/z6SSnye09nM/michael_moore_attends_michigan.htmlEditors' choiceJohn Serba | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.3958075 ]]>"I like to help bring jobs here -- high-tech, 21st-century jobs, to Traverse City, East Lansing, Ann Arbor," Michael Moore said.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/michael_moore_attends_michigan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/DKuNXJqMbzU/i-94_lane_closure_near_galesbu.htmlBreaking NewsTraffic10573198790Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957927 ]]>There will be single-lane closures on eastbound Interstate 94 at Exit 88 in Kalamazoo County beginning at 4 p.m. today, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced this afternoon.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/i-94_lane_closure_near_galesbu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/2HdOg0r0DlM/bad_news_asian_carp_closing_in.htmlSports - Grand RapidsThe Grand Rapids PressHoward Meyerson | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/outdoors/index.ssf//3188.3957739 ]]>A plan has been expanded to apply Rotenone in waters upstream of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. That means 20 miles downstream from Lake Michigan.http://www.mlive.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2009/11/bad_news_asian_carp_closing_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/cijtIGB_efA/top_gazette_stories_for_nov_20.html57926Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957730 ]]>Don't miss the top news stories from the Kalamazoo Gazette newspaper today. Find all the front page stories here and more.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/top_gazette_stories_for_nov_20.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/kdZneLT99z0/vintage_holiday_decorations_re.htmlHolidays44758425832136804155020583472631367Kathy Jessup | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957560 ]]>Four candy-canes, three camels, two manger animals and an aging Frosty Snowman. OK, so there's no partridge in a pear tree, and they'll all be on display for more than 12 days.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/vintage_holiday_decorations_re.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/daJS_6vljrM/creatures_will_be_stirring_for.htmlEventsHolidays447584258324155020583472631382269070Kathy Jessup | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957600 ]]>Santa and Mrs. Claus will officially arrive in Kalamazoo on Nov. 27 as the honored guests for the city's annual tree-lighting ceremony in Bronson Park.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/creatures_will_be_stirring_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/YTiY7vXCubA/holiday_best_your_friends_onli.htmlHoliday Best566296067504155020583472Kelle Barr | Special to the Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957459 ]]>As if Black Friday couldn't get any better, with the best deals of the year traditionally beginning in the wee hours the day after Thanksgiving, at least one social networking application claims that major retailers have already leaked their Black Friday specials.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/holiday_best_your_friends_onli.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/TN9kzFC1grY/interact_in_downtown_kalamazoo.htmlBuildingsConstruction6312964155063129820583472Kathy Jessup | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:21:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957375 ]]>A growing provider of mental-health and substance-abuse services could be in a new, 24,000-square-foot office building downtown by late 2010.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/interact_in_downtown_kalamazoo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/4p1XdiBufRc/in_the_next_24_focus_on_russia.htmlBreaking NewsKalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:46:56 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957121 ]]>RUSSIAN FESTIVAL AT WMU: The 14th annual Russian Festival offers Russian food, music, art, dancing, drama, vendors and more in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission $8 for adults, $5 for students...http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/in_the_next_24_focus_on_russia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/mqe6LO6yrJw/pierce_named_police_chief_in_b.htmlGovernment - Local372282205834723818631257Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957300 ]]>Victor Pierce, a 30-year police officer, has been named the new chief of police for Barry Township.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/pierce_named_police_chief_in_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/nIvvfccN_jA/michigan_youth_challenge_acade_1.htmlFeature2866020583472631236Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957262 ]]>On the brink of closing later this year, the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy will host potential cadets Saturday.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_youth_challenge_acade_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/ELiw-0A4c9M/kalamazoo_holiday_trolley_begi.htmlHolidays6312302583263123241550205834726195847208Kalamazoo Gazette staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:40:39 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957240 ]]>The Holly Jolly Trolley, which provides free rides in downtown Kalamazoo, will begin running Nov. 27.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/kalamazoo_holiday_trolley_begi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/OyDH_FJenHg/tax_refunds_await_101_kalamazo.htmlFeature6224415502058347259506392616Kathy Jessup | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957196 ]]>Could you be one of more than 2000 Michigan residents in line for a piece of $2.37 million?http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/tax_refunds_await_101_kalamazo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/CgPBZ5VTLRo/speed-limit_technicality_doesn.htmlCourt news6311926311946311964155020583472741993051811929510403Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:03:43 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957164 ]]>A Portage attorney was unsuccessful Thursday in getting a speeding ticket overturned on a technicality concerning how the speed limit was set on busy Stadium Drive.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/speed-limit_technicality_doesn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kzgazette_news/~3/vGxTDZrPQUg/flu-vaccine_rule_for_seniors_c.htmlHealth News645298241019858019141550205834723460852359927534706Linda S. Mah | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:54:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.3957138 ]]>Senior citizens are not one of the high-risk priority groups for the H1N1 vaccination, and that is causing some confusion and concern in the community, say health officials.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/11/flu-vaccine_rule_for_seniors_c.htmlnonadult