Good morning, Portage.

Volunteers from Samaritan's Purse + Riverside Church have been cleaning up and providing meals in Three Rivers and Union City after Friday's tornadoes, and they will leave on Saturday, March 21.

At Portage Central High School on Friday night, a charity basketball game between the Detroit Lions Legends and local firefighters raised funds for local causes despite missing firefighter Jacob Mahoney, who is recovering at home after a crash two weeks ago + his team looks forward to his return next year.

High winds left thousands without power yesterday as Consumers Energy reported outages for over 20,500 customers and Midwest Energy affected 1,300 near Three Rivers and Mattawan — the National Weather Service issued a wind warning from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with gusts up to 60 mph.

Portage approved phase two of Stanwood Crossings on March 9, adding 12 affordable homes with an extra $500,000 in funding.

The 14-acre development between Austin Lake and West Lake now plans 42 owner-occupied houses for buyers earning 80%-120% of median income, with 400 interested so far.

Beginner Needle Felting Class

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Rockhound Rock Shop — $30 per person — Create artistic scenes with vibrant yarn and meet fellow crafting enthusiasts.