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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Portage. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A long-closed Arby's restaurant in Portage is being demolished, marking the end of its presence on S. Westnedge Ave.  MLive

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A dog was successfully rescued and is now in stable condition after a kitchen fire in a Portage apartment, with no human injuries reported.  WKZO

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The report covers 26 home sales in Portage and Vicksburg from Dec. 23 to Dec. 29, highlighting a median sale of a 1,064-square-foot home for $275,000.  MLive

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Portage introduces a Food Scraps Recycling pilot program, allowing residents to compost organic waste at 10 locations starting the week of Jan. 6.  WWMT

HEALTH NEWS

  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in backyard and commercial poultry in Jackson and Ottawa counties, Michigan, with officials emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures.  WWMT

EVENTS

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  • Open House Tour at Historic 904 Schuring Road

    Explore this remodeled 3-bedroom historic home in Portage, MI, featuring new amenities and a spacious garage with business potential.

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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