Good morning, Portage.

Capt. Anthony Bannister, a Portage Central High School alumnus, took command of the Navy Supply Command Fleet Logistics Center in Pearl Harbor after a 30-year Navy career.

He credits his Midwestern upbringing (growing up in Kalamazoo) with shaping his strong work ethic and leadership values.

The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County will remove 4,000 trees along county roads starting in October after residents voiced concerns about the federally-funded safety plan — the change aims to provide extra recovery space for drivers.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel visited Kalamazoo on Thursday to address rising energy prices.

She noted an emergency order that keeps the aging J.H. Campbell coal plant (which incurs a $615,000 daily loss) online through mid-August to maintain energy reliability.

Residents are advised to avoid swimming at Gun Lake County Park Beach as Tuesday’s test results showed high E. coli levels — officials posted an advisory sign and recommend safe swimming practices.

Michigan health officials advise Portage residents to avoid bagged lettuce and pre-cut produce amid a cyclospora outbreak causing severe diarrhea, and Taco Bell will remove some ingredients from select menus on Tuesday + experts suggest buying whole lettuce and washing it well to reduce risk.