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Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Birds Doing Stuff calendar is out now — it features Michigan images by photographer Steve Jessmore, including a common merganser hen landing on the Rapid River and 12 educational photos inside. It is co-branded with Michigan Audubon and donates funds from each sale to help protect bird habitats. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy has announced a new Public Safety Power Shutoff policy that can cut power when strong winds, fires, or floods threaten safety. The company said it will use a multi-level plan to decide if and when to shut off power—informing customers ahead of time and working to restore service quickly. WWMT
- ➤ Michigan lawmakers passed a six-bill package on Oct. 28th that awards business tax credits for small modular reactors, defines advanced nuclear reactors in state law, and creates research + workforce training programs. Holtec International plans to build two small modular reactors at the Palisades plant by 2030. MLive
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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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KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
2-3 p.m. — 7361 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI — Family-friendly fun — Participate in a holiday tradition predicting your race time in this community run.
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