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Former Head Start Student Pays it Forward
SOUTH HAVEN | Angela (Angie) Pavuk, of Chicago, a former Head Start student visited her mother’s Geminus Head Start classroom in South Haven o…
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New group aims to bring overnight tourists to National Lakeshore
PORTAGE | A new organization is hoping to turn the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore into an overnight destination.
May 22, 2012 6:30 pm Photos(23)Photos
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Portage employees rescue ducklings from storm drain
PORTAGE | What started out as a scary morning for five ducklings Tuesday turned out just ducky.
May 22, 2012 5:45 pm Photos(2)Photos
News from Your Community
Portage Community News
SummerFest wristband tickets available from Portage location
PORTAGE | The Portage Township Trustees office is selling discounted carnival wristband tickets for the SummerFest from June 15-June 17.
Portage Twp. foundation awards grants to six teachers
PORTAGE | The Portage Township Education Foundation awarded grants to six teachers for funding of upcoming programs.
Portage Police Department takes applications for officers
PORTAGE | Application packets for probationary patrol officer with the Portage Police Department will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday…
Making the most of your summer
Summer is the time when many students and parents look forward to because it is a time to relax, get outdoors or maybe even vacation.
GOVERNMENT: Tax cap effect is spreading
The effects of tax caps on municipal government are spreading, as low collection rates and reductions in assessed value make it more than just…
PNC American Sign Language Club Coffeehouse planned
WESTVILLE | The Purdue University North Central American Sign Language Club will host an ASL Coffeehouse on June 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cornu…
Memorial Day holiday closings
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County funds new animal control officer
VALPARAISO | Just as things are quieting down at the animal shelter, the County Council found itself facing a new challenge involving animal c…
Sign-ups show interest in Portage charter school
PORTAGE | The early numbers are showing what sponsors of the New Vistas High School had thought.
Portage man accused of molesting girls, videotaping abuse
VALPARAISO | Bond was denied Friday for a 39-year-old Portage man who is accused of sexually molesting a young girl for more than three years …
Sullivan tops at Portage High School
PORTAGE | Joshua Sullivan is this year's valedictorian at Portage High School. His high school activities include National Honor Society as a …
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Club members plant 100 trees to mark Earth Week
PORTER COUNTY | Portage is bound to become a little more green, thanks to the effort made by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South…
May 25, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Thank you briefs
Thank you postal workers
Porter County public compost sites close for Memorial Day holiday weekend
VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso and Boone Grove compost sites will be closed Saturday and Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
Porter County crimeBriefs
Valparaiso police selling grilled chicken on Friday for charity
Portage police seek suspected burglar
PORTAGE | Portage police spent much of Thursday searching for a suspected burglar who allegedly kicked open the door of a home Thursday mornin…
Discount party store opens in Portage
PORTAGE | Party Masters, a full service discount party store, opened earlier this month at 6538 U.S. 6, next to the Dunkin Donuts in front of …
Porter County crimeTimes
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Fifth school shows interest in University Center
PORTAGE | A fifth university has shown interest in possibly holding classes at the city's University Center.
YMCA briefs
Valparaiso Family YMCA
Gains made in tax bills, appeals
VALPARAISO | The Porter County assessor's office continues to make progress with on-time tax bills and in reducing the number of property asse…
Neglect trial for Jada Justice's mother scheduled for Feb. 25
CROWN POINT | The mother of slain Portage toddler Jada Justice is expected to go to trial Feb. 25.
Porter County crimeTimes
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Portage parks officials accepting credit card payments for fees
PORTAGE | Portage parks officials now are accepting credit and debit cards to pay for programs and rentals.
County Council member accused of making anti-gay remark
VALPARAISO | The Porter County Council has been called on to pass a resolution admonishing member Jim Polarek, R-4th, for making a comment dur…
Porter County crimeTimes
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Nine National Merit Scholars named
Nine local students have been named winners of the National Merit Scholarship award.
Most Vital Senior award winner announced
PORTAGE | Comfort Keepers of Portage announced the recipient of the Most Vital Senior award in the Portage community.
Summer in the city and township
I know it’s only May and it’s not always warm yet but we have our share of “summer weather here in Portage and I want to address some of the c…
Race for Life Saturday
PORTAGE | On Saturday join the BMX community and Race for Life! The home of the ABA BMX 2011 Hoosier Nationals will host its annual race to su…
Park briefs
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Porter County turns to feds for help in jail overcrowding
VALPARAISO | Porter County is turning to the federal government for help in tackling overcrowding at its jail.
New group aims to bring overnight tourists to National Lakeshore
PORTAGE | A new organization is hoping to turn the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore into an overnight destination.
May 22, 2012 6:30 pm PhotosPhotos
Porter County crimeBriefs
Cops: Woman lied about being robbed by gunman in Portage
Former Portage Mayor Doug Olson presented with key to the city
PORTAGE | Former Mayor Doug Olson was presented with a key to the city Saturday at the Portage Mayor’s Charity Ball.
Region WorkOne sites closing
Four WorkOne express service centers will close in the next few months as the regional operator of the state's workforce development system br…
Portage employees rescue ducklings from storm drain
PORTAGE | What started out as a scary morning for five ducklings Tuesday turned out just ducky.
May 22, 2012 5:45 pm PhotosPhotos
Porter County crimeTimes
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Porter County crimeBriefs
Police say woman attacked video game-playing husband
Portage schools hire new grade school principal, athletic director, football coach
PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board on Monday approved the hiring of Kelly Bermes as high school athletic director.
Empty Bowls Project fills a need
PORTAGE | Representatives from several groups involved in the 2012 Empty Bowls Project attended the Portage Food Pantry board meeting and pres…
Portage schools bid farewell to Berta
PORTAGE | Portage Township Schools Superintendent Mike Berta returned Sunday to where he began his 40-year career in education.
Navigating through the middle teen years
As a middle school educator for more than 25 years, and a parent myself, I am continually amazed by the middle school child. This is a challen…
Portage couple fishing for solution to lake access
VALPARAISO | Dale Tipton and his wife Patricia love to fish, but the easiest place for them to get near the water is the toughest place for th…
Bicycle Rodeo rounds up kids for safety
PORTAGE | Children donned bike helmets Saturday and zigzagged between orange cones, hitting their brakes at stop signs and looking both ways t…
Unsigned suicide note leaves investigators with few clues
PORTAGE | Porter County investigators have made little progress in identifying the body of a man discovered in a boat being taken out of stora…
About Portage
City Hall
6070 W. Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-5425
Police Department
2693 Irving Street Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-3122
Fire Department
3401 Swanson Rd Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-7404
Portage Township Schools Administration Center
6240 U.S. Highway 6 Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-6511
Porter County Public Library
2665 Irving Street Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-1508
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