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Portage mechanical contractor to expand, create 250 jobs

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Portage mechanical contractor to expand, create 250 jobs

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PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — A mechanical contractor in Portage has plans to expand, creating hundreds of new jobs. Pro Services, Inc. intends to invest up to $12.4 million in the project, supported by a $1.25 million performance-based Michigan Business Development Program grant, the governor's office announced Tuesday in a release. Officials say the expansion will create at least 250 new jobs, with starting wages of $28.07 and benefits. “We’re proud…See the Story

Firefighters Force Entry to Extinguish Blaze at Empty Portage Home

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Firefighters Force Entry to Extinguish Blaze at Empty Portage Home

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PORTAGE, MI — Neighbors alerted Portage firefighters to smoke at 5803 Lovers Lane, allowing crews to tackle a structure fire just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.See the Story

'Horrendous smell' from restaurant closes down Portage businesses

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'Horrendous smell' from restaurant closes down Portage businesses

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Businesses are temporarily closed in Portage due to an odor from a local restaurant whose freezer stopped working.Read Article

The City of Portage, MI is Exploring a Transition to a Single-Hauler Waste Collection - Waste Advantage Magazine

The City of Portage is exploring a transition to a single-hauler waste collection system in an effort to streamline garbage, yard waste, and recycling services for residents. In January 2025, […]Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

Police: Shots fired toward Portage IHOP after dining and dashing

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PORTAGE, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say shots were fired toward the IHOP in Portage overnight, damaging the building, after a group of people left without paying their bill. No injuries were reported. It happened around 12:15 a.m. Monday at the IHOP on S. Westnedge Avenue near I-94, according to Portage Deputy Public Safety Director Jeff VanderWiere. VanderWiere told News 8 that six people were eating at the restaurant when the bill arrived. The…Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

Avoid swimming in Portage lake for 2 days next week, chemical treatment planned

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PORTAGE, MI -- A lake in Portage will be unsafe for swimming for two days next week as the city applies weed treatments.Swimming · Portage Read Article

Portage residents affected by 2024 tornadoes can apply for financial relief

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Relief awards will be determined based on the availability of funds, the number of applications received, the severity of the damage and other relevant factors.Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

Say goodbye to another Portage elementary school that’s being torn down

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Visitors can walk through the school before it's torn down. A new school will be built in its place with an "enchanted forest" theme. The groundbreaking and farewell events are planned for the same day.Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

Popular chicken chain to open area's first spot with 20 more on the horizon

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A POPULAR chicken chain that’s been dubbed better than Chick-fil-A by fans is set to open its first location in a beloved area. The chain, Raising Cane’s, has been growing fast in the past few months, as it sets its sights on 20 more spots over the coming years. GettyA popular chicken chain that’s been dubbed better than Chick-fil-A by fans is set to open an area’s first location[/caption] The US Sun reported on the rise of Raising Cane’s, as it…Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

Portage Public Schools Names Johnny Edwards as Next Superintendent

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The incoming superintendent will have to face parental concerns about curriculum and teacher concerns about morale.Portage, Michigan · Portage See the Story

Michigan homebuilder pledges 2,500 more units over 10 years using state incentives

One of the state’s largest single-family homebuilders plans to increase its investment in workforce housing by nearly 30% using newly available state incentive programs. Portage-based Allen Edwin Homes pledged at a press conference Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference to build 2,500 new units of workforce rental housing over the next... Please login to read all 798 words.Portage, Michigan · Portage Read Article

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