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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Google launched a new preferred source feature that lets Michigan readers choose MLive in Google Top Stories and see local journalism more often—this update helps users find reliable news amid widespread misinformation. MLive
DRINK NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's fall colors are set to peak from Oct. 6 to Nov. 8 on scenic county roads—routes compiled by road commissions list drives from the Upper Peninsula through Lower Michigan. The list covers 63 counties with 90,500 miles of road and 5,900 bridges, offering varied scenic routes for local travelers. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak will shut down track lines for the Wolverine and Blue Water routes between September 15 and September 19 for structure removals and will offer substitute transportation for select trains. Senator McCann criticized the move—saying poor planning and a lack of advance notice left riders, employees and local businesses unprepared for the disruption. WKZO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Comstock High School’s football team received a $15,000 grant for new helmets from the Detroit Lions under their Touchdown in Your Town program — coach Art Campione said the gift boosted the players’ morale and unified the team after their visit to Ford Field on Aug. 23. WWMT
- ➤ Southwest Michigan football teams will face tough Week 2 tests on Friday. Portage Central beat East Lansing 45-0 on August 28th, with senior Nolan Bloomquist leading the team (photo by Devin Anderson-Torrez). MLive
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Fall Fest Celebration
10 AM – 2 PM — Celery Flats Historic Area — Free entry — Celebrate autumn with historical demonstrations, craft stations, live music, and family fun at the annual Fall Fest.
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