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Thursday, November 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • At Tuesday’s vigil at Celery Flats park—hundreds of family and friends gathered with pink balloons to honor 17-year-old Portage Northern student Alayiah Lazzara, who died in a U.S. 131 crash on Nov. 2.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Voters in Portage Public Schools approved a $132.4 million bond yesterday with 63% support — the funds will pay for new and remodeled school buildings while voters in Comstock, Galesburg-Augusta, and Parchment rejected their proposals. County voters also approved a transportation millage renewal that will raise $7.8 million in the first year — supporting a fixed-route bus and Metro Link program for five years.  WKZO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 11/13/25

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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.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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  • Portage Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

    6-8 p.m. — Celery Flats Historic Area — Free entry — Celebrate the season with tree lighting, Santa visits, and festive activities for the whole family.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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