Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
Good morning, Portage.
🏘️ Community
On Monday night, Portage public safety officers helped a woman deliver her baby boy in a parking lot on Austrian Pine Way near Romence Road.
They assisted before taking the mother and baby to the hospital, where both were reported well.
🎓 Education
The Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo has unveiled a restructuring plan for four schools (St. Monica, St. Augustin Cathedral School, Light of Christ Academy, and Hackett Catholic Prep).
Bishop Edward Lohse said the plan brings the county its first diocesan schools and builds on models proven successful elsewhere.
The Michigan Department of Education mailed letters on Feb.
2 to over 80,500 parents to encourage AP course enrollment using the College Board AP Potential Tool to identify students likely to earn college credit while partnering with MiLEAP to broaden advanced learning.
🏛️ Government
Residents in Portage and nearby communities report weeks-long mail delays, with many saying severe winter weather + USPS workforce cuts may be contributing factors.
Local lawmakers have urged USPS to clarify the causes to help ensure timely mail delivery.
📰 Real Estate
Roofing professionals warn ice dams are forming across West Michigan as temperatures rise and fall, urging homeowners to inspect roofs to avoid costly damage.
They explain that trapped water can damage shingles and insulation in older homes (which may lack current building standards).
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