Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Portage.
🚨 Crime
On Tuesday, a man was shot around 2:30 p.m. at Canterbury House Apartments in Oshtemo Township — police and first responders worked quickly to treat the victim and search for the suspect, leaving local residents and school officials shaken during a brief lockdown.
On May 27th, authorities reported that an 18-year-old riding his scooter home in Kalamazoo was grazed on the shoulder by gunfire at 7:28 p.m. near North Rose and West Clay, and no suspect has been identified as he refused medical treatment.
🏛️ Government
CN will work on the railroad tracks at 4707 South Sprinkle Road from June 17 to June 24 — closing the crossing to traffic.
Drivers will use a detour via Covington Road to Kilgore Road and then back to South Sprinkle Road.
Comstock Township voted 4-3 on May 19 to end its pause on large renewable energy projects so developers can soon apply under a revised ordinance — the board said several readings are needed to fully lift the moratorium while some officials remain worried about safety near the local school. Further steps will finalize the process and allow projects like the Tenaska proposal to move forward.
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