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St. Joseph County Commission on Aging millage returns to voters Aug. 6
THREE RIVERS – A millage renewal request in support of St. Joseph County Commission on Aging has never failed in its 51-year history, and agency officials are optimistic the streak will continue next month. Renewal of three-quarters of a mill will be decided by the county’s 49,799 registered voters during the Aug. 6 primary election. COA director Pam Riley said it would be impossible to overstate how critical the six-year request is to the Three Rivers-based agency. ...
Burr Oak Heritage Days 2024 celebrating with circus theme
BURR OAK – Community pride will be on display this weekend, as St. Joseph County’s smallest community hosts its annual festival. Burr Oak Heritage Days 2024, a four-day celebration starting today, has adopted the theme “Living in a Small Town Can be a Circus.” ...
Bench trial date on permanent injunction set for Lowry/Lockport/Park lawsuit
CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman set a Tuesday, Sept. 3 date for a bench trial to determine if a permanent injunction can be issued in a lawsuit filed by Tom Lowry against Lockport and Park townships. Proceedings will begin at 8 a.m. on that day.
Community Alert: Why Are Helicopters Circling Portage, Michigan?
It might get loud in Portage this weekend. However, city officials are urging residents to keep calm and carry on. If you're a member of any community Facebook group anywhere in America I'm sure you're constantly plagued with posts asking: Did anyone hear that loud boom?. Quite often it's construction,...
TR Library board to present written contract offer to Lockport
THREE RIVERS — The board of the Three Rivers Public Library will officially put a new offer before Lockport Township for a library services contract. On Tuesday, the board voted to extend to the township a written offer of $20,822.18 on its contract for the first year, with an increase of 3 percent every year for three years, with an option to terminate the contract six months prior to the end of the library’s fiscal year in June. There will also be a clause that gives the sides the option to renegotiate after three years.
Republicans vie for chance to unseat Democratic Kalamazoo County clerk
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A pair of Portage Republicans are facing off in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary for a chance to face Democratic incumbent Meredith Place in the race for county clerk/register of deeds. Republicans Kathleen Olmsted and Emily Crawford both hope to have a chance to unseat...
No injuries reported in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North Main Street, where the house showed smoke and fire coming from a first-floor apartment.
McGinnis receives high grades and pay hike from Portage City Council
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It’s been a bumpy few years in Portage, but their City Manager has received good grades for the way he handled things. Last year there was a citizen uprising over proposed new housing in the Lake Center district, and there were questions about the legitimacy of a city council member’s qualifications going into fall elections. This spring the city was hit by a tornado.
Portage city manager awarded $10K raise
PORTAGE, MI -- Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis will earn $10,500 more as he enters his third year in the role. This year’s performance evaluation earned McGinnis another 5% raise, bringing his annual salary to $220,500, effective July 12. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
New senior living and assisted living facility to break ground in Portage in August
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Officials with Trilogy Health Services say they will break ground on a new campus in Portage next month. Trilogy says the investment aims to expand senior living and assisted living services in the area and bring 49 skilled nursing units, 42 assisted living units, and 12 memory care assisted living units. The facility will be built at 732 East Centre Avenue.
Abandoned Putter’s Family Fun Center: Portage, Michigan 2017
It was called Putter's Family Fun Center in the Michigan town of Portage, Kalamazoo County. Located at 7206 S. Westnedge Avenue, Putter's Family Fun Center opened approximately around 1999, closed in 2015, and was demolished afterward. Looking at old photos, it seemed to be doing good business, with apparently clean...
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
After years of opioids agony, rural Michigan finds reason for hope
GAYLORD — Something different was in the air Thursday at an annual gathering of northern Michigan addiction service providers. While their work battling the epidemic remains grim, and their needs are great, many in the recovery community say there are also signs of progress after years of heartbreak. The...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
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