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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two paddleboarders were injured Saturday when a tube pulled by a speedboat struck them on Gourdneck Lake — the boat operator brought them to shore where rescue crews treated one and sent the other to Bronson Hospital in stable condition. WKZO
- ➤ Two paddleboarders were injured after a tube pulled by a speedboat hit their board on Gourdneck Lake on August 17th—rescue crews treated one at the scene and took the other to a hospital in stable condition. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas Township officials proposed a special assessment district—adding 0.87 mills to property taxes—to fund their fire department as inflation and rapid growth have squeezed current funding. Some residents oppose the measure and want any tax increase to be voted on, and the board will hold a hearing on August 25 to decide next steps. 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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