Township hopes to 'fuel' kids during the summer

PORTAGE | With more than 50 percent of Portage Township Schools students on free and reduced lunch programs, the Portage Township Trustee's office is launching the Fuel the Kids Summer Project.

Foundation plans bike trek to support Portage Twp. parks

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | Members of the newly formed Friends of Portage Township are hoping to familiarize folks with themselves and what the township has to offer during an inaugural event next month.

8-year-old girl organizes St. Baldrick's event

PORTAGE | Eight-year-old Emma Bailey, of South Haven, smiled the entire 15 minutes it took to have her head shaved clean, leaving her bald, beautiful and proud.

Park improvements, fests keep South Haven moving

SOUTH HAVEN | Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy said it used to be that when you drove by the two parks in the community, you saw few people.

Parishioners fear once-popular Catholic shrine in South Haven could be lost forever

SOUTH HAVEN | It was once a destination for thousands.

EDITORIAL: Township takes step toward efficiency

The Portage Township trustee's office is reportedly the first township in Indiana to go to a paperless assistance program. This is long overdue step.

Portage trustee's office goes paperless

PORTAGE | Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy announced Wednesday that Portage Township is the first township in Indiana to go to a paperless assistance program.

Earth Day coloring contest winners announced

Portage Township Trustee, Brendan Clancy, is proud to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Earth Day Coloring Contest. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade from Portage Township Schools submitted over 3000 pictures depicting their thoughts on reducing, reusing, recycling and saving…

Tight budget won't stop upgrades, trustee says

PORTAGE | Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy told senior citizens gathered Wednesday at the Bonner Senior Center that despite a tight budget, his office would continue to make improvements.

Clem, Hazzard vie for 2nd District seat

PORTAGE | Democrat Pat Clem and Republican James Hazzard are vying in their first elections to represent the 2nd District on the City Council.

Property owners scrutinize expanding improvement district

PORTAGE | For the most part, property owners of the northern-most parcels in the Portage Mall are warming up to the idea of being included in the Downtown Business Improvement District.

South Haven is hosting 9/11 service at Field of Dreams Park

SOUTH HAVEN | A 9/11 flag dedication ceremony will be held at the Field of Dreams Park, corner of McCool Road and County Road 700 North, at 4 p.m. Sunday to honor those who perished and those who endured.

Park Board plans cookout Tuesday

PORTAGE | The Portage Township Park Board hit the ground running Tuesday evening, holding its first official meeting, getting an update on park projects and planning a session to meet with residents on future park development.

City election line-up finalized

PORTAGE | The races have been set for this November's municipal elections and all but two Portage council districts are contested.

Township trustee asks for coupon donation

PORTAGE | The Portage Township Trustee office is asking residents to donate unwanted coupons.

Township creates park board, foundation

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | The Portage Township Advisory Board recently approved the creation of two new groups that will help lead the development of the township park system.

Township takes steps to go green

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | Portage Township is making efforts to go a little greener and reduce energy costs.

Township to enforce 'rank vegetation' local ordinance

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy said his office has begun to enforce the state "rank vegetation" code and will cite residents who allow their grass to go uncut.

Dozens protest proposed sewer rate increase

SOUTH HAVEN | South Haven residents told representatives of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Wednesday they already pay the highest monthly rate in the county for sanitary sewer fees.