News across Kalamazoo County
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure (1700 Block of East Centre Avenue)
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation
East Centre Avenue Lane Closure
Starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the eastbound curb lane on East Centre Avenue near Newells Lane will be closed for a utility installation.
South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction: Melody Avenue to South Shore Drive
On Tuesday, September 29, the temporary traffic signals on South Westnedge Avenue will be shifted south to Crocket Avenue and Parkland Terrace to maintain both northbound and southbound traffic.
South Westnedge Avenue: Temporary Signals
On Tuesday, September 29, the temporary traffic signals on South Westnedge Avenue will be shifted south to Crocket Avenue and Parkland Terrace.
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.