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Coffee in hand, Portage? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Portage stars made the list of must-watch hoopers?
  • How Portage’s new $6M Austin Lake trail will change your route

Also on today's calendar: The Night Before Christmas and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Snow at times in the morning, with a high of 27 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 28, low: 14.
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 17 and low of 12 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 25 Kalamazoo-area boys basketball players to watch for 2025-26 season (mlive.com) — Portage hoops fans have plenty to cheer about this winter, with standout players at both Portage Central and Portage Northern highlighted among the Kalamazoo area’s top boys basketball talents. From high-scoring guards to versatile wings, the list previews who to watch in upcoming rivalry games and potential postseason runs across Southwest Michigan.
   

• Portage assembles $6.2M for non-motorized trail near Austin Lake (mlive.com) — Portage is moving ahead with a more than $6 million, three-mile non-motorized trail along the east shore of Austin Lake, expected to open in 2027. Funded by state grants and city dollars, the 10-foot-wide path will link to the Vicksburg Trail, expand regional connectivity, and follows land purchases and an eminent domain settlement along East Shore Drive.
   

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  • During low, frigid temperatures, don’t let dry-looking roadways give you a false sense of security.
    Black ice is a thin, often invisible layer of ice. Continue to use caution: reduce speed, increase following distance, brake gently, and allow extra… (Nextdoor )
  • Hello!
    Anyone know of any private in home childcare places with availability for a 2yo and 4 yo (just until the 4yr old starts preschool)?? (Nextdoor Fabercrest)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Portage. Apply here.
  • Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator Part Time - 6661 in Portage. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portage here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kalamazoo

  • Ugly Sweater Event today raising money for Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (wkzo.com)
  • Kalamazoo Winter Farmers Market Moves into New Space on Banks St (wrkr.com)
  • K-Wings fall short to Bison in shootout (wwmt.com)

Vicksburg

  • Donald Wolf, 78 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)

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