Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Portage.
🚧 Accidents
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, PDPS firefighters rescued a cat from the I-94 median near Portage Road after it became trapped on the barrier.
💼 Business
Fox Motors purchased Maple Hill Auto Group in Oshtemo Township on West Main Street near US-131; current staff remain employed and CEO Dan DeVos said the acquisition expands service in Kalamazoo.
📰 Finance
A 73-year-old Michigan man won a $1 million jackpot after buying a $10 Cash Train ticket at a store in Saint Clair Shores and opted for a lump sum of $693,000; he said he is set for life + plans to save his winnings.
🏈 Sports
The Tigers adjusted their rotation after trading Skubal and Mize.
Right-hander Drew Anderson will start Wednesday in Seattle + Jackson Jobe, reinstated from the injured list, is set to pitch Saturday in San Francisco.
High school football schedules for SMAC-West teams were announced with practice starting on August 11 and games scheduled through October in various venues.
Teams such as Portage Central and Portage Northern will vie for the conference championship in competitive matchups across Southwest Michigan.
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