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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau in Michigan reported that job scams were among the most common scams in 2024 and urged job seekers to watch for red flags such as offers without interviews or requests for payment—warning that these tactics waste time and resources. The agency advised applicants to verify contacts and research companies to protect personal and financial information. WWMT
- ➤ More than 4,000 bags of Traverse City cherry-flavored ground coffee were recalled on March 13 due to a labeling error that failed to show the product contains caffeine—posing an unexpected risk for coffee drinkers. The recalled coffee, distributed in Michigan and 14 other states, has been removed from shelves, and consumers can return it for a full refund or replacement. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A National Weather Service survey team confirmed four tornado touchdowns across Michigan during Sunday night’s storms—tornadoes rated EF-0 to EF-1 that caused roof and tree damage and led to the deaths of three children in Kalamazoo County and a man in Stockbridge Township. More details will be released as further assessments are completed. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo County purchased the former Country Inn & Suites hotel on March 4 to convert it into a family homeless shelter at 1912 E. Kilgore Service Road. The project cost $5.65M and includes contributions from Portage and Kalamazoo. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo County board will hold a public hearing today at 6:30 p.m. on a 175-acre housing development plan in Pavilion Township. The board will discuss a request to use tax dollars and a brownfield designation so that 10% of the units remain affordable. WKZO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Physicians at WMed reached a tentative union contract agreement that canceled a planned strike after a 10-day notice was submitted on March 21 — the deal secured higher wages, meal and cell phone stipends, more time off, and improved working conditions. WWMT
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WMU's hockey team is ranked number one nationally for the first time after receiving a record 29 first–place votes when it reached the Frozen Four over the weekend — the team achieved a program record 32 wins. The Broncos will face No. 2 Denver in the NCAA Semifinals today at 5 p.m. EST in St. Louis — they aim to extend their historic success. WWMT
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Portage Free Tree Giveaway
10 AM – 1 PM — Ramona Park — Free trees for residents — Help restore Portage’s natural landscape post-tornado with a free tree giveaway event.
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