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Fourteen Augusta Recall Petitions Clear County Review
Two versions tied to the board’s 2025 rezoning votes were approved, while petitions involving a proposed township hall were rejected. After two unsuccessful rounds, an effort to recall all seven Augusta Township elected officials cleared county review Sept. 24. The Washtenaw…
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election start going in the mail on Thursday, September 24!
IdeaWorx - Register Now!
Want to reach more customers in your community? Portage Parks & Recreation is hosting an interactive workshop called "Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo".
2026 Brush Pickup Schedule Change – Angling Road Reconstruction
Due to the reconstruction project on Angling Road, the scheduled brush pickup date for Angling Road, from Romence Road to Milham Avenue, has been changed.
Brush Pickup Schedule Change: Angling Road
Due to the reconstruction project on Angling Road, the scheduled brush pickup date for Angling Road, from Romence Road to Milham Avenue, has been changed.
Fall Fest Cancelled due to Threat of Inclement Weather
Fall Fest has been cancelled for today, Saturday, September 19, due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
Partial Phone Outage
The City of Portage and its departments are experiencing a partial service outage affecting external calling (incoming\outgoing).
This Week at the Market
The Portage Zhang Farmers Market is open on Sundays, from 9 AM to 1 PM, now through mid-October at 125 East Centre Avenue. Here's what's going on this week at the market.
Celebrate the Season with Portage Fall Fest this Saturday, September 19
Welcome in autumn with Fall Fest this Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Celery Flats, 7335 Garden Lane.
National Voter Registration Day
It's National Voter Registration Day! Since 2012, National Voter Registration Day has been celebrated each September.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted Effective September 10, 2026
The boil water advisory that went into effect on September 8, 2026, for 6742 – 6852 Windemere Street, 1412 and 1420 Hardwick Avenue, and 6852 Greenview Avenue has been lifted.
This Week at the Market
Each week, the Portage Zhang Farmers Market features a large variety of local vendors, food trucks, and music! Here's what's going on this week at the market.