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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Raul Galvan has been named the new executive director of the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross in Kalamazoo and will lead disaster response, blood drives, lifesaving training and support for military families across eight counties + he began his career at the chapter in 2015. WKZO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old man was critically injured after an unknown suspect fired multiple rounds from a vehicle during a drive-by shooting in Decatur Township late Thursday night—he was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries while investigators collected evidence. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan lawmakers have little over one month to reach an agreement on the state budget after missing the July 1 deadline — if they do not act by Sept 30, a government shutdown will begin on Oct 1, risking funding cuts for schools and local nonprofits. WWMT
- ➤ The city of Portage is accepting contractor bids to build a permanent open-air farmers market — the project will replace the current market behind City Hall and will be built on a parcel between the Portage Zhang Senior Center and Comerica Bank. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan launched MI Options on Friday, Aug. 22 to help residents navigate long-term care by connecting them with certified counselors who advise on Medicare, home care options and prescription cost matters. Residents and caregivers can call 1-800-803-7174 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule appointments — the free service aims to reduce confusion over healthcare decisions. 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
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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