Friday, September 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail in Portage, Michigan, will be temporarily closed on weekdays from Oct. 1 to undergo cleanup for tornado damage sustained in May, but will remain open during evenings and weekends. WWMT
- ➤ Electric vehicle enthusiasts will meet in Kalamazoo for educational displays and discussions as part of National Drive Electric Week. WWMT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michigan House Democrats aim to restore $125 million in school mental health and safety funding, complementing further educational financial reforms. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Helene is set to bring warm, sunny weather to Michigan before merging with another storm, potentially leading to showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive audit reveals significant issues in Michigan's largest utilities, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, prompting a call for strategic investments to enhance power grid reliability. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enlightened Recovery, a holistic alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility with 80 beds, is set to open in Kalamazoo, providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services. MLive
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