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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Portage marks the first anniversary of an EF-2 tornado that struck on May 7th and damaged local businesses, with Deputy City Manager Adam Herringa saying the city distributed $1 million in state aid—payouts capped at $30,000 from 53 applications—and the United Way allotting $250,000 while some sites such as the FedEx distribution center near the airport remain under reconstruction. WKZO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Indiana company recalled four count clamshell packages of "Vine Ripe" tomatoes sold by Gordon Food Service in Michigan due to a salmonella risk—FDA issued the alert on Saturday. Customers who purchased the affected tomatoes are advised to throw them out. WKZO
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of runners took part in the 46th Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon on Sunday, with nearly 400 competing in the full race that started at 7 a.m. and additional events at 8:05 a.m.—Kalamazoo’s Seth Essling won the full marathon as Aaron Zeigler said the race was meant to build a healthy community. WKZO
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