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Portage
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Portage launched a new rental housing website through its partnership with City Wise Software so renters can find verified listings and landlords can list properties for free—built for Portage’s local housing market. The platform is available online—providing a trusted, city-supported tool for housing searches. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will pause SNAP benefits for November because a government shutdown caused a funding lapse—South Michigan Food Bank CEO Peter Vogel said nearly 125,000 people in eight counties may turn to food distribution sites, and the bank is ready to use cash reserves to help meet the need. The food assistance program will continue for the rest of this month while officials work to secure next month’s funding. WWMT
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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.
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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.
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