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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jim VandenBerg confirmed Fox Motors purchased Maple Hill Auto Group, renaming it Fox Maple Hill Auto Group (all employees are kept) after running the dealership for over 30 years. The company will sponsor local charity events and expects the sale to be finalized in three to four months after manufacturers agree. WWMT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WMU's student-led fashion show Pursuit of Happiness returns next Friday (April 17) at 7 p.m. at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center in Kalamazoo, where over 600 guests are expected and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Out Front Kalamazoo. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Portage earned its 35th Tree City USA designation and 6th Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, showing its strong commitment to planting and maintaining urban trees. The honor came after the city met key standards (including a tree board, a community tree ordinance, and adequate per-capita investments). WKZO
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ OMNI Community Credit Union in West Michigan is experiencing a service disruption that affects its digital services and app while its physical locations (Battle Creek, Centreville, Kalamazoo, and others) remain open to customers. The credit union said its teams are working to restore full functionality, though no details on the cause or timing have been provided. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tigers lost 3-1 to the Twins in Minnesota on Thursday after center fielder Parker Meadows was injured (with blood on his face) and taken off the field. The team will host the Miami Marlins today at Comerica Park. MLive
- ➤ Loy Norrix High School girls' swim and dive team was honored at a Kalamazoo Public Schools board meeting for completing six undefeated seasons. The 30-member team earned recognition for their discipline and strong academics (all seniors achieved all-state honors) as they balanced spring sports commitments. WKZO
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