New craft brewery update: Gonzo's BiggDogg, Rupert's Brew House, Boatyard, Tibbs slated to open this fall
Four new breweries are slated to open before December 2013 in downtown Kalamazoo.
Eaton Corp. Vehicle Group makes strides in reducing vehicle emissions; impacted by truck driver shortage
Eaton Corp. Vehicle Group President Ken Davis says the company's automotive division is helping automakers build cars that reduce emissions.
Michigan's Best Brewery: Greenbush Brewing Co. holding ground with bigger players
Greenbush Brewing Co. may only be 2 years old but Southwest Michigan beer fans voted it one of their favorite breweries in the region.
Cooper Township halts proposed commercial compost fertilizer business, considers 1-year moratorium
The Planning Commission recommended the township deny a zoning ordinance amendment on Tuesday. The move will likely derail plans to build premium compost facility in Cooper Township.
Haydn Ambrose, former Kalamazoo College vice president, remembered as effective leader, student of theology
"Whatever the college needed he seemed to be able to do." said college spokesperson Jeff Palmer, of Ambrose.
Best Brewery: Vote for your favorite Southwest Michigan brewery before 9 p.m.
Bell's Brewery and Dark Horse Brewing Co. are leading the way in a local poll. Arcadia Brewing Co. and Greenbush Brewing Co. compete for third place.
Best Brewery: Vote now for your favorite brewery in Southwest Michigan
Vote for your favorite brewery in Southwest Michigan to be considered in Mlive.com's 'Michigan's Best' Series.
Best Brewery: Does Southwest Michigan have the best brewery in the state?
Which Southwest Michigan breweries should be considered for the Mlive.com Michigan's Best Brewery title?
Paw Paw's St. Julian Winery experiments with new hard apple cider, grape vodka
St. Julian is releasing a new vodka called Michigan Dew and released a new hard cider called Gunga Din this year.
Wine a way of life for Nancie Oxley, head winemaker at St. Julian Winery in Paw Paw
Nancie Oxley, the head winemaker at St. Julian Winery, says she loves the smells, the tastes, the anticipation and teamwork each harvest brings.
New Urban Cottage boutique to offer unique home furnishings, art pieces in downtown Kalamazoo on Sept. 3
Jessica Davis, owner of the store, says every item in the store has a significant meaning or an interesting background story.
Frances Wood, 84-year-old woman struck and killed by motorist, known for giving away plants on M-89
The 84-year-old Otsego woman, who was struck and killed by a motorist last week, was well-liked by friends and even strangers, who often stopped by her home to take a potted plant.
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