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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mark Jozwicki, a Portage resident, has invented a Personal Terrain Vehicle that lets people with mobility challenges enjoy riding. The three-wheel vehicle has gained street legal status and he plans to partner with a local university to bring it to market. WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ F.L. Putnam acquired Kalamazoo's Arcadia Investment Management on March 31 — the move brings Arcadia's six-person team into the firm to expand its Midwest presence and now serve over 3,000 clients. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy is expanding a network of weather stations near local low-voltage lines to predict outages and speed restoration ahead of severe weather. The company installed five stations in nearby counties and will add 95 more by 2027 & expects to save nearly $1 million a year. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole formed on the 1956 dam in Spring Valley Park at 2600 Mt. Olivet Road, prompting officials to approve a $355,000 contract on Monday, April 20 to hire contractors who will decide whether to repair or replace the water outlet valves. Local leaders will determine the next steps soon. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Griffins announced that their home playoff game will be played on May 6 at Van Andel Arena — additional home games are planned for May 8 and 9 during the best-of-five Central Division semifinal series against the winner from Manitoba and Milwaukee. MLive
- ➤ A poll featuring 42 top senior athletes from local high school sports & community events is open today courtesy of MLive. Voters can cast ballots online until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 26. MLive
- ➤ The Pistons have allowed front office executive Dennis Lindsey to interview for a top job with the Chicago Bulls as part of a leadership shakeup; Lindsey (57), who joined Detroit in 2024, brings nearly 30 years of NBA experience. MLive
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