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A study done by Plante & Moran, PLLC, shows a consolidation of Saugatuck Township, Saugatuck and Douglas' governments could save taxpayers in the three muncipalities about $2.2 million and significantly slash tax rates without sacrificing basic services like police and fire.  Full story »

The holiday season in downtown Kalamazoo officially kicks off Friday with a tree-lighting ceremony in Bronson Park and the opening of Santa’s Village.  Full story »

Michigan's nearly decade-long string of job losses will continue for at least 18 more months when a recovery will start to take hold, University of Michigan economists predict. Full story »

Proud dads lined up at King-Westwood Elementary School on Nov. 13 with excited kids in tow to spend some good-quality time over doughnuts before beginning the workday. Full story »

Sister Mary Bader, of the Congregation of St. Joseph and a past president of Nazareth College, saw the good in every person and was generous with her talents, say her friends. Full story »

A Kalamazoo youngster is among four area kids who are competing in the state Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Sunday at Ford Field in Detroit. Full story »

The pasties, which consist of a folded crust filled with meat, vegetables and seasonings, will be sold today at the church's annual bazaar, to eat at the bazaar cafe or to take home. Full story »

Anne Hicks, 29, of Merle Norman Studio and Hair Salon in Kalamazoo, left, gives a facial to Kathy Staufer, 66, of Texas Township, Friday at Wedel's Garden Center in Texas Township, during a Ladies Night Out Christmas Garden Gala. The event collected supplies and donations for the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission and Toys for Tots.  Full story »

Fundraiser in Schoolcraft Nature event in Kalamazoo Exhibit in Kalamazoo  Full story »

Here are the births, deaths and marriages for Saturday, Nov. 21: Full story »

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. Full story »

PORTAGE — Next year's 20th District Michigan Senate race has expanded after the announcement Friday that Republican state Rep. Larry DeShazor is a candidate. Full story »

Trail enthusiasts celebrated Friday's grand opening of the newest piece of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.  Full story »

Maybe you're short on cash or, just too busy to remember all the cool musical programs coming to the area.  Full story »