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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes is preparing for high food demand after the holidays as federal cuts and SNAP delays have pushed them to buy 70% of their food. The charity offers in-person shopping, curbside pickup, home delivery + volunteer opportunities to support local families. WWMT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tim Herald and Samantha Blodgett lost their Galesburg home in a fire on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and though firefighters reported no injuries, their dog Angel remains missing + a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $10,000 to aid their recovery. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers in Portage rushed to stores on Wednesday, Dec. 24 to finish last-minute holiday shopping as many retailers closed early, and data shows spending increased 4.2% from last year — a sign of seasonal momentum. WWMT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy is preparing for freezing rain forecast later this week. Nearly 500 crews will work across West Michigan (including areas around Portage) to quickly restore power if outages occur, and customers are advised to keep flashlights and extra batteries handy. WWMT
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