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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill workers in Kalamazoo found a lost necklace with a photo of late Otsego boy Cameron Lee Madison and turned it over to his mother, Patti Campbell, who said the piece felt like a sign as his 21st birthday nears in December (the item was discovered amid more than 100 tons of donations) and it was originally made for a classmate by a friend’s step-parent (the recovery deepens his lasting legacy through a local scholarship). WWMT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Steelcase President and CEO Sara Armbruster and other longtime leaders will leave the company when HNI Corp closes its $2.2 billion acquisition in early December — HNI said Steelcase will keep its Grand Rapids headquarters and aims for $5.8 billion in annual net sales with the new combined firm. MLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Richard Fuller presented a plaque at the sheriff’s office on Nov. 7 to honor Deputy Ryan Proxmire, who was fatally shot during a high-speed chase in 2021, as his family and fellow deputies continue his legacy—his memory is kept alive through annual memorial events—and his sacrifice is deeply remembered. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo officials unanimously denied a rezoning request for a property near Asylum Lake Preserve on Nov 6th, drawing cheers from local residents after more than three hours of public comments. The property, owned by Haji Tehran and once eyed for a car wash, will remain zoned for residential use—community members organized to block the commercial plan. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former WMU football player Marshawn Kneeland, also a Dallas Cowboy, died by apparent suicide Tuesday at age 24. Mental health experts warn that athletes face intense pressure on and off the field — urging sports organizations to boost mental health support. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 26, 2025, ten Kalamazoo-area high school football teams competed in the district playoffs plus local reports recognized a Player of the Week and provided final schedules for postseason action. 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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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.
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