Portage Local News – Friday, February 6th, 2026

Daily Portage

Friday, February 6th, 2026

Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Michigan House passed House Bill 4445 yesterday—lifting the deer baiting ban in the Lower Peninsula to help manage deer populations, reduce crashes, and protect crops—and the bill now heads to the Michigan Senate. WWMT

PORTAGE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Emerging: A Visualization & Sound Immersion Experience

10 AM – 12 PM — The Origami House, LLC — Visit event website for tickets — Enjoy a nurturing morning of visualization, sound, journaling, and tea to reflect on personal growth.

Sat, 2/7/26

Saturday, February 7th, 2026
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PORTAGE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

PORTAGE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

PORTAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.

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