Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Andy Pepper, sports director at News Channel 3, will begin his 11th annual 18‑hour bell‑ringing marathon for the Salvation Army on Monday at Sweetwater’s at 5:40 a.m.—he will visit stops in Portage and Kalamazoo to raise funds and awareness for volunteer bell‑ringers, with part of the proceeds coming from donut sales.
🚧 Accidents
State data shows that in 2024 the most dangerous intersections in Kalamazoo County were on Drake Road along the border of Kalamazoo and Oshtemo Township, with Drake Road and West KL Avenue recording 30 crashes, Drake Road and Stadium Drive 29, and Drake Road and West Main Street 27 crashes+Portage locations, Shaver Road and Centre Avenue and Romence Road with Westnedge Avenue, each recorded 26 crashes+the report highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns for motorists.
💼 Business
Delivery drivers, including Josh Chafee, continue to brave heavy snow and icy roads in West Michigan today to deliver food orders—despite forecasts predicting several inches of snow this weekend—while restaurants report higher order volumes during extreme weather.
🌲 Environment
Consumers Energy is pre-staging nearly 200 crews across Michigan to restore power as heavy snow is expected today and tomorrow—forecasters predict 6 to 10 inches of snowfall that will make roads slick.
🎉 Portage Events
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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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