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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WWMT marked its 75th anniversary as CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane recalled starting his career in West Michigan in 1998 — his early reporting on local events laid the groundwork for a career that has earned him Emmy and Murrow awards. He often returns to the region to cover stories, drawing on the lessons learned during his first days at WWMT. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan is under an air quality alert today as smoke from Canadian wildfires spread into the region and is expected to linger until Friday. Residents with heart disease or asthma are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities (alert applies statewide). WKZO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 SAC-Valley high school football season will begin on Aug. 11th as six teams prepare to compete for the conference title — Schoolcraft is expected to defend its crown with a strong senior class and new head coach Dan Devries while Lawton and Saugatuck offer strong challenges. Detailed game schedules for all teams have been released for the season. MLive
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BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Expo - VIP
9-10:30 a.m. — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — VIP Admission $28.99 — Experience the largest collection of LEGO creations under one roof and meet professional artists.
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Stewardship Day
9:00 a.m. — Gourdneck State Game Area north-east parking lot — Free (Registration required) — Participate in invasive species removal and support local public lands in Portage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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