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The Daily Portage Team

Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.

🏥 Health

A CDC report shows that emergency room visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome have tripled since a new diagnosis code in Oct.

2025; West Michigan cannabis owner Stephen Kekelik from IndiGrow warns that unregulated hemp derived products may mislead customers and urges cautious use.

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🏈 Sports

Paw Paw football will start the season without record-setting rusher Ben Miller as the Red Wolves rely on experienced seniors plus promising newcomers to fill the gap.

The team faces a competitive opener on Friday, Aug. 28 at Big Rapids.

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