Good morning, Portage.

Pro Services, Inc. in Portage has received a $1.25 million performance-based state grant to expand its operations— the firm will invest up to $12.4 million and create at least 250 new jobs with starting wages of $28.07 per hour plus benefits.

Portage Public Safety reported that 34-year-old Kaleb Michael Shaffer, believed responsible for multiple armed robberies at Aldi stores, was arrested on June 4 in Rapid City, South Dakota and extradited to Michigan for arraignment last Friday in Kalamazoo County District Court—he now faces multiple felony charges and is held in Kalamazoo County Jail with bond denied.

Ashley Howard (35) faced charges for safe storage violations after her 3-year-old accidentally shot herself on May 3 near East Vine Street when the toddler pulled a legally-owned gun from a parked car's console, and she appeared for a preliminary exam on Tuesday, June 24th at Kalamazoo County Courthouse.

A new 24-hour vet clinic in Oshtemo Township opened on Friday, June 20, to offer emergency care exclusively for dogs and cats—initially operating on weekend hours from 7 p.m. Friday until 7:30 a.m. Monday while it builds its team for full 24/7 service.

Summer Concert Series: Old Days - A Chicago Tribute

7-9 p.m. — Overlander Bandshell — Free admission — Experience the unforgettable brass sound of Chicago with Old Days in a vibrant summer concert atmosphere.