Good morning, Portage.

Local officials in Kalamazoo County have formed a 13-member committee to choose a site for a $40M youth sports complex that will serve local youth and boost tourism—Portage, Kalamazoo and Texas Township are all in consideration with a site near the Air Zoo as one option.

The project could break ground in the coming weeks and may open as early as 2027.

A man admitted he drove a 2012 GMC Acadia used to steal mail from Postal Service collection boxes in the Kalamazoo area on May 19 and tossed the stolen mail along U.S. 131 during a police chase before surrendering on Red Arrow Highway—he said he was offered $1,000 to drive the getaway vehicle—federal prosecutors reported.

Grocery giant Meijer has cut prices on over 70 summer staples to ease inflation, offering discounts up to 60 percent through July 19—this ten week promotion lets Portage shoppers save extra on everyday meals.

Portage Public Schools will host a meet-and-greet tomorrow night at Portage Central High’s Community Room from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The board will then interview superintendent finalists Johnny Edwards and Matt Olson—this event comes as current superintendent Mark Bielang is set to retire on July 1.

Two state lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation to offer free PFAS blood tests for children under 11 on Jan.

1, 2012, who lived in Kent, Ottawa and Kalamazoo counties with water exceeding state limits — the bill also provides added counseling if needed.