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Portage
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economic experts say that changing tariffs on Chinese toys could push up prices and force local shoppers to adjust their holiday plans. Adam Weiner from Bricks & Minifigs and Dr. Marcel Zondag of Western Michigan University say that business owners face rising costs—shoppers may need to wait for prices to drop. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Golden oyster mushrooms spread into Michigan’s forests after becoming a popular home-grown food in the early 2000s. A recent study warns the invasive fungus outcompetes native fungi and may harm processes like wood decay and carbon cycling. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A section of US-131 will be closed from H Avenue to US-131 BR for three consecutive weekends—Aug. 8-11, 15-18, and 22-25—as crews set beams for the new ramp bridge. State officials said detours will run on US-131 BR and Douglas Avenue and that funding secured by local representatives is expected to support 181 jobs. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Portage Northern star Anthony Tyus III signed with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday evening, earning his second NFL contract after going undrafted in the NFL Draft. He was named the 2020 MLive Kalamazoo Player of the Year while playing at Ohio University. 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
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~ Neil Barringham
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