Good morning, Portage.

A plant worker fell into the reactor cavity while reloading fuel at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Tuesday around 9:30 a.m.—ingesting water that recorded 300 counts per minute—and was taken offsite for medical attention at 4:32 p.m., with details on their treatment and condition still unknown.

Portage is now accepting Fuel Wood Harvest Permits for its Timber Harvest Program, which launches November 1 and lets residents collect firewood in designated areas.

The program supports healthy forests by removing downed trees from the May 2024 tornado and encouraging native species regeneration — American Arbor will conduct tree remediation on affected properties.

The Kalamazoo County Fair might return next August with four to five days of rides and food vendors to support the 4H animal showcase—county commissioners are divided on its future as they begin searching for an organizer amid tight timelines.

The city began demolishing the closed Panda Dynasty at 7716 S.

Westnedge Ave as part of a long-term revitalization strategy; crews will complete environmental cleanup before selling the site to developers for proposed apartments. The demolition started the week of Oct. 20 after the restaurant closed earlier this year.

Top-ranked Portage Central boys soccer beat Midland Dow Tuesday in the rain to reach their fourth straight regional final — Coach Tim Halloran’s sideline call helped the team reset and focus on the match.

Christmas Jellycat Launch Party

5-7 p.m. — troVe — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of the Christmas Jellycats with a chance to win a Jack Jellycat Purse with each purchase.

WMU Turkey Trot

8:30 AM — Student Recreation Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a festive 5K run or walk, either in person or virtually.