Good morning, Portage.

Stryker employees at the Portage research facility remain unable to work more than a week after a cyber attack disrupted operations on March 11 (the company confirmed no malware affected connected products) as it implements an incident response plan while paying workers for lost time.

Kalamazoo County voters will decide on May 5 whether to renew a 1.5 millage that supports special education in all nine school districts—KRESA Superintendent Dedrick Martin stressed that keeping funding steady helps avoid cuts to essential services.

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.