Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Portage.
Amway and its two affiliates are set to pay $225 million over allegations they misled new distributors with exaggerated earnings claims and pressured them to buy unneeded products.
The proposed settlement requires new rules for sales reporting and training that could change how the West Michigan business operates (new measures apply after the order).
West Michigan's smallest high schools will compete in the MCBA Flight V marching band season.
The event begins today at Jenison High School — bands from Allegan, Comstock Park, Grant, Belding, Newaygo and Watervliet will perform, with the state championship scheduled at Ford Field on Nov. 7.
Bronson Healthcare urges residents to get their annual flu vaccine to reduce illness during the long flu season, offering curbside clinics at several locations.
A pediatric clinic at Bronson Rambling Road in Portage will hold appointments on Sept. 22 (5 to 7 p.m.) and Sept. 26 (8 to 11 a.m.)
Grand Blanc running back Jeremiah Coleman threw his second touchdown pass in a 34-0 win, earning him a spot on the state Football Player of the Year watch list.
Portage Central’s Camden Noe will next face Kalamazoo Central as teams prepare for key matchups this week (rivals meet).
Polls for the fifth Game of the Week remain open until Sept.
21 at 5 p.m. with nominees including Portage Central at Loy Norrix (for high school football), while News Channel 3 will cover the home game live on Sept. 25.
News Channel 3 Football Fever reported Friday night's high school football scores from games in Portage and Kalamazoo + details included key wins during week four of the season.
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