Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Portage.
🏘️ Community
Portage Department of Public Safety will host a Fire Station open house at Fire Station No. 1 (7830 Shaver Road) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct.
4 to kick off Fire Prevention Week with hands-on fire-safety activities for families.
🎓 Education
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa (a four-time spaceflight veteran) will visit Portage next month for an event at the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum, starting with a welcome at 5:40 p.m. and a keynote at 6:00 p.m.; registration is required by Oct.
1.
Portage Public Schools extended superintendent Johnny Edwards' contract through June 30, 2029 during a board meeting on Sept.
28, and his salary of $271,908 will remain unchanged despite a 5‑1 vote.
Western Michigan University named Alex Gary as its new vice president and athletic director and will introduce him on Thursday.
He was deputy AD at SMU and previously the athletic director at Western Carolina University (replacing Dan Bartholomae, who left for Michigan State University in July).
🏈 Sports
The Associated Press has released high school football rankings ahead of Week 6, listing top teams in every division.
Portage Central received two votes as part of the detailed ranking that shows records and first-place finishes for teams across Michigan.
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