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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes' meal delivery program are braving winter roads to serve up to 70 households daily despite challenges with unplowed streets and vehicle repairs. The service faces extra demand from school closures and more walk-up clients. WWMT
- ➤ Portage officials urge neighbors to care for one another during a persistent run of cold weather. City Manager Pat McGinnis advises calling Portage Public Safety for those without shelter while Council Member Jihan Young encourages checking on at-risk residents and donating to local food banks — temperatures will drop below zero again this weekend. WKZO
- ➤ Local fire departments asked residents today to shovel a three-foot circle around hydrants so fire trucks can quickly access water in winter. Battalion Chief Bill Graham said clearing hydrants helps avoid delays from staffing shortages in Portage. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Portage breakfast institution closed Sunday when staff learned it was to close permanently, but a sign on Monday announced it will reopen under new management soon — Jackie Dutton confirmed the revival with plans to restore its famous six-egg omelets as early as next week. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Michigan school districts are nearing their snow day limits as Portage Public Schools report 5 days, and administrators are tracking forecasts to decide if additional instructional time will be needed later. Local leaders say the decision is made to ensure students continue to receive learning and support services. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A patient at Bronson Methodist Hospital was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after a recent stay and the hospital notified patients and staff as a precaution. The hospital is working with local health officials to check water systems and follow safety guidelines. MLive
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