Good morning, Portage.

A memorial has been placed at the crash site near Stadium Drive and South 9th Street — flowers and handwritten notes honor 19-year-old Exzonia Ann Smetana of Paw Paw and 17-year-old Grace Kavanaugh of Kalamazoo, who died after their car lost control at 3:20 a.m. with speeding seen as a factor in the crash.

Yesterday, Portage Public Schools Superintendent Johnny Edwards hosted an informal meet-and-greet at Portage Zhang Senior Center from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—part of his 90-Day Entry Plan to connect with community members.

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo announced plans for its new active adult community The Halstead in Texas Township after purchasing 13.35 acres for $1.2 million near the Q Avenue and Eighth Street intersection in Texas Corners.

The development will open its first phase in 2028 with 60 upscale villas—prospective residents may join the priority program with a refundable $1,000 deposit.

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.

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.

Fall Fest

10 AM – 2 PM — Celery Flats Historic Area — Free entry — Enjoy autumn festivities with historical demos, crafts, food, and live music.