🌱 How funding cuts stalled invasive plant treatment at Portland State Game Area
Portland, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Portland! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How funding cuts stalled invasive plant treatment at Portland State Game Area
Also on today's calendar: Pennfield Girls Varsity Soccer @ Portland and 5 more events.
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- Wednesday: Cloudy, cooler; a p.m. shower, with a high of 51 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Friday: Breezy with partial sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Budget cuts are hindering the fight against invasive species across the state (wdet.org) — State funding cuts for invasive species control are directly affecting work at the Portland State Game Area, where a key grant request to treat lesser celandine was denied this year. Mid-Michigan coordinators now must stretch smaller grants across four counties, risking faster spread of harmful plants that threaten local wildlife, recreation spots, and even tick exposure in nearby parks and natural areas. 
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DeWitt Varsity Baseball @ Portland →
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Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled →
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Portland High School, 1100 Ionia Rd, Portland
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City Council Meeting →
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Lakewood Varsity Softball @ Portland →
Portland High School, 1100 Ionia Rd, Portland
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Wednesday May 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Knitter's Circle
Lyons Township District Library
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Adult Bingo →
Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge
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Writers Group
Lyons Township District Library
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗞 Nearby News
Grand Ledge
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- Hydrant flushing scheduled to start in Grand Ledge (wilx.com)
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Ionia
- MDARD Flags Dancing Goat Creamery Products (wgrd.com)
- Athlete of the Week nominations for May 12, 2026 (thedailynews.cc)
DeWitt
- 12 Michigan U-Pick Farm Treats That Make May Taste Like Summer Is Warming Up (everafterinthewoods.com)
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