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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thirty years ago, the Upjohn merger caused major job losses and big changes in Kalamazoo—local leaders and companies like Pfizer and Stryker worked hard to bring new jobs and support town programs. Today, strong community groups, schools, and donors are building on that recovery to keep the local economy moving forward. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two cousins from Detroit opened a new Mexican restaurant in Portage near The Crossroads mall that serves authentic Mexicantown fare to local diners. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Data from a Freedom of Information Act request shows that Western Michigan University’s men's football coach Lance Taylor earned $877,600 between Sept. 11 and Sept. 10, making him the highest-paid employee, while men's hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler earned $578,100 with bonuses for his achievements. The pay list also revealed that athletic staff and university executives ranked high in earnings, with WMU President Russ Kavalhuna earning $87,500 during part of his first year. MLive
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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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