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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Portage's city council awards its last available liquor license to an upscale barber shop, allowing them to offer premium whisky or bourbon alongside grooming services.  WKZO
  • A worker shortage at the USPS facility in Kalamazoo may delay holiday gift deliveries despite recent investments in improved sorting technology.  WWMT

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A report highlights five homes in Kalamazoo County that sold for or under $500,000, illustrating the current market dynamics for prospective buyers between Dec. 9 and Dec. 15.  MLive

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Michigan winters provide an optimal opportunity for bird watchers to spot both migrating Arctic owls and native species due to the state's quieter, snow-covered landscapes.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Michigan legislators are deadlocked on adopting a road funding solution as the 2024 legislative session ends, with discussions on tax increases, toll roads, and budget reallocations failing to progress.  MLive

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