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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After 41 years of operation in Portage, the owners of Franco's Italian Pizzeria retire, handing over their business to a couple eager to maintain its legacy. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two firefighters were injured in a crash involving a box truck on I-94, with an ongoing investigation by local authorities. WWMT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan House Republicans exited a session in protest against Speaker Joe Tate's refusal to reconsider a Supreme Court ruling phasing out tips for restaurant workers, which would raise their minimum wage to $15 an hour. WWMT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Veterans claim chronic health issues due to unprotected exposure to nerve agents while stationed at Site 59 in Germany, struggle for recognition and treatment from the Veterans Affairs Administration. WWMT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addison West was honored as Western Michigan University's first first team All-American, recognized for his outstanding performance as the nation's top guard. MLive
- ➤ Former Western Michigan defensive lineman Corey Walker commits to playing his final year of eligibility for the Wisconsin Badgers, joining as the fourth portal addition this signing period. MLive
- ➤ Carson Hocevar secures sponsorship from Zeigler Auto Group for select NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025, including the Daytona 500 and Michigan International Speedway. MLive
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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