Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
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🚧 Accidents
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.
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🏛️ Government
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.
🎉 Portage Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Portage Real Estate
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