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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Police are searching for an 18-25-year-old suspect wearing a red hoodie and black beanie after a 27-year-old security guard was shot and later died Saturday outside Green Door Distilling—officers urged anyone with information to come forward.  WWMT

CULTURE NEWS

  • Alice Cooper is returning home for a performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre with Judas Priest on Thursday, October 2 — tickets go on sale Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m. as his 22-city tour runs from September through the end of October.  MLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • WMU hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler, who led the Broncos to their first national title, appeared on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show to celebrate the win—he praised the passionate Lawson Lunatics and highlighted several historic firsts for the team. His remarks underscored the community’s strong support and the program’s rise as a college hockey powerhouse.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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