Good morning, Portage.

Drivers in Michigan pay an average of $4.01 per gallon today, marking the lowest price statewide since April; prices in Grand Rapids are around $3.83 while rates in Detroit and Ann Arbor near $4.12.

Kalamazoo County is inviting residents to review and comment on a new draft Climate Action Master Plan that outlines a 71-page strategy developed over three years to guide future environmental policies - comments will be accepted until July 16.

Michigan's Medicaid enrollment dropped 10% since February 2020, leaving about 236,000 fewer covered as officials watch new work requirements set for January 2027 and all 83 counties report declines; health plans urge recipients to update digital records & monitor state notices.

Michigan will use over $74 million to forgive medical debt for 71,871 residents meeting income or debt ratio criteria, the governor’s office announced Monday, June 22.

Residents will receive notification from Undue Medical Debt with no need to apply for relief that builds on last summer’s $144 million effort.

The SAC-Central all-conference baseball team has been announced, with Martin earning his first championship share in 19 years.

The Clippers tied with Galesburg-Augusta for the title & selections, and honorees include players from several nearby schools.

The Kalamazoo Wings will host Southwest Michigan’s first outdoor professional hockey game at Waldo Stadium on Jan.

31. The two-day showcase also features a collegiate hockey game on Jan. 30 and previews a move to the new Kalamazoo Event Center.

2026 PZSC Cars & Cocktails

4-7 p.m. — Portage Zhang Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively car show with awards, entertainment, and food at the annual Cars & Cocktails event.