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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost will begin their world tour with shows in Michigan as they support the upcoming album Skeletá; the band will perform at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on July 24 and at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on July 28. Tickets are available starting under $60+ local fans can join the tour as it moves through the U.S. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Storm Prediction Center shifted its forecast to include the very southwest corner of Lower Michigan in a severe weather watch—this area has a 10% chance for damaging wind gusts over 75 mph and a slight risk for a strong tornado. Officials will update the forecast later today as storms move northeast from Illinois and Missouri. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four Michigan congressmen sent a letter on March 14 to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth supporting the development of a missile defense site at Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta — they argue the site will meet homeland defense needs amid an evolving warfighter landscape. The proposal positions Michigan as a potential future home for the advanced installation. MLive
- ➤ Portage will run its annual Spring Cleanup Program from March 31 to May 1. Residents must put unwanted household items on the curb by 7 a.m. on their designated pickup day—brush and bagged leaves including ornamental grasses will be collected in May as part of the Curbside Brush Collection program. WKZO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A curated online guide lists last-minute deals for St. Patrick’s Day nearly two days away on March 17th—offering shoppers in Portage festive gear like Irish whiskey, party supplies and themed apparel from major brands including Target and Adidas. MLive
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