1. As teens head back to the classroom, TalkSooner.org experts are alerting parents to a new marketing ploy to attract youth to vaping Smart Vapes.
Some vapes are now equipped with games–think Pac-Man or Fortnite in a vape form–or texting/calling capabilities, making vapes more attractive to teens with these high-tech, entertaining features.
Smart vapes are also low in cost, some under $20. Substance use prevention experts say this new trend offers an opportunity for parents to talk with their kids about nicotine and screen times.
2. The Portage Farmers Market is being relocated.
Starting this Sunday, the 25th, the market will be held at the Portage Zhang Center’s north parking lot. That’s because of improvements being made to both Portage City Hall and the parking lot.
The market season runs through October 13. It will return to city hall for the 2025 season.
3. Saugatuck Township is looking to buy the former Pine Trail camp property.
The board of trustees has started …