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Portage schools prepare for layoffs, cuts
Portage Public Schools union leaders say it appears layoffs are inevitable, but they won't know how many jobs will be lost -- or who will receive pink slips -- until early December.
Portage gift shop makes pasties, too
Pasties are also a special feature at a new gift shop on Portage Road. Canary Gift Shop co-owner Missy Griffioen, who has roots in the western Upper Peninsula town of Crystal Falls, makes the U.P. specialty from a family recipe.
One hurt in crash with school bus on Shaver Road in Portage
Police closed the southbound lanes of Shaver Road between South Westnedge and West Centre avenues following a crash Thursday involving a school bus and two vehicles authorities said.
What's happening Monday: Power of Attorney Seminar; focus on genealogy
Shake-up on Portage School Board
PORTAGE, Mich. There has been a big shake-up on the Portage School Board at a time when the district needs solid leadership.
Meet the next Portage City Council
The next Portage City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with the swearing in of five recently elected members and a goodbye to a veteran councilman.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. The 'green' energy movement is grabbing hold of a Kalamazoo County family.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. A video of a fight in the halls of a Portage school is highlighting a much bigger problem.
Superintendent: Rumors rife, facts scarce about budget cuts in Portage schools
Portage Public Schools Superintendent Marsha Wells on Wednesday said rumors are rife but facts are scarce about where the school district will make millions of dollars in budget cuts.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Electronics firm Rapid Repair plans to hire for new retail operation in Portage, Michigan
Consumer electronics device service firm Rapid Repair said Wednesday it has moved into an expanded headquarters building in Portage where it soon plans to hire workers to staff a new retail wing.
School bus service reinstated for some Portage routes
Portage school leaders have updated the district's walk zones. Earlier this year the district stirred up some controversy when it announced plans to have more kids walk to school.
Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Names and Faces in Business for Nov. 7
Bob Dunston joined the 28th Street office of Coldwell Banker AJS-Schmidt as an agent.
Stack 'Em Up: Portage boy shows off cup-stacking skills
Portage West Middle sixth-grader DJ Prentiss demonstrates his speedy cup-stacking skills Friday for residents at Fountain View of Portage Assisted Living.
Local Kmarts closingPortage, Kalamazoo store sites among five closing nationwide in February
Several years ago, Kmart saved Christmas for Carol Jennings. With her husband laid off and little money to spare, Jennings bought presents for her two children using Kmart's layaway plan.
Kmarts closing in Portage, Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. Two Kmarts in Kalamazoo County have been slated to close.
Third person charged in teen's heroin death
A third person has been charged with delivering the heroin that killed Portage teen Amy Bousfield in a June 2008 overdose.
Police Arrest Woman in Heroin Overdose
Police announced another arrest in the 2008 overdose death of a teenager from Portage.
String of vehicle break-ins have Portage police looking for suspects
Police are looking for suspects in a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend.
Miller-Davis celebrates 100th with Edison party
Armed with candy, cider and donuts, the construction-management firm Miller-Davis Co.
Firefighters responding to report of house fire in Texas Township
Firefighters are responding to a report of a house fire just west of Portage. Texas Township firefighters and the South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority were called just before 3 p.m. to the 8200 block of South 10th Street on a report of a working house fire.