KALAMAZOO, MI-An office building is being restored and expanded, a hotel renovated and an outdoor festival site created in a series of redevelopment projects in Kalamazoo.

DETROIT-Marathon Ashland Petroleum says it will invest approximately $300 million to expand and upgrade its refinery in Detroit.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI-A new $26-million YMCA will replace two smaller facilities in the city. The old YMCAs will be sold once the new facility is completed.

SPRING LAKE VILLAGE, MI-The long-standing redevelopment of six industrial and retail buildings on the village's west end has been stalled by grant shortages. For at least three years, the village has been attempting to redevelop its west end, which has become deteriorated.

JACKSON, MI-The City of Jackson is expected to purchase Consumers Energy's former headquarters here for $300,000.

DETROIT-Looking for a little island get-a-way? A 120-acre island in the Detroit River is up for auction with bidding starting at just $165,000.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI-The Defense Department will spend $9.6 million to build a new medical training facility on an air base near Detroit.

BIG RAPIDS, MI-An industrial park in west Michigan being marketed by CB Richard Ellis will get a major boost, thanks to a $2.2-million federal development grant.