Kalamazoo County distributes $530,000 in ARPA funds to tornado devistated areas

The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, will be allocated to three local areas struck by the May 7 tornado and severe storms. During Tuesday night's commission meeting, commissioners approved $530,000 to be distributed among the City of Portage, Pavilion Charter Township, and Texas Township, officials said. • Crime: Two injured after argument escalates to shooting, Ottawa County deputies say The amount each community will be receiving is as follows, according to the county: • $250,000 to the City of...