Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
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🏥 Health
Two locals, including a Portage survivor and a Kalamazoo resident, share their colorectal cancer experiences to stress the need for early detection.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance advises anyone with two weeks of symptoms—such as blood in stool or bowel changes—to see a doctor.
🏈 Sports
Twenty Kalamazoo-area softball players are set for next week’s playoffs, showing strong hits & pitches from standout athletes at Mendon, Paw Paw, Portage Northern, and other local schools.
Jakari Lipsey, a 4-star offensive lineman from Loy Norrix in Kalamazoo, committed to Michigan early this month, fulfilling a childhood dream formed while playing in a local youth program.
Top in-state prospect (ranked No. 3 for Class of 2027) received over 25 offers and will now focus on finishing his high school career strong.
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