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Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Brad Wilcox will launch Brewster’s Fine Food and Spirits tomorrow at 5 p.m. at 5222 Portage Road. The newly renovated family-friendly sports bar offers classic pub fare and a cozy, elevated vibe (following a year-long renovation) to help revitalize the local scene. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WMU’s Haworth College of Business will announce its largest gift ever on Tuesday afternoon at Schneider Hall on the Main Campus, marking a significant investment in business education for 2,500 undergraduates and 300 graduates. WKZO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Tim Walberg will honor Michael Fry as Kalamazoo County’s Veteran of the Month for April on Tuesday at American Legion Post 475 in Schoolcraft at 3 p.m. Fry, who served over a decade in the Marines, is recognized for his military and community service. WKZO
- ➤ Michigan is launching the Pothole Payback Contest from April through June, offering up to $800 monthly to five drivers who submit a photo of damage from a pothole. Fix MI State says the prize matches the average annual repair cost and spotlights worsening road conditions. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan and Western Michigan hockey teams will play outdoors on Jan. 30, 2027 at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, where the stadium will become a multi-day ice arena hosting community events plus local activities; the matchup continues a historic rivalry while showcasing Michigan hockey on a unique stage. MLive
- ➤ A ranked list of the top 20 Kalamazoo-area high school track athletes for 2026 was published to spotlight rising talents in distance, hurdles, and throwing events like Butkiewicz and Lam as the season heats up later this year. MLive
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