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.

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

SOUTH HAVEN | It was once a destination for thousands.

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…

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.

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.

Former Portage mayor dies at age 84

PORTAGE | John P. Williams devoted his life to serving the people of his hometown.

New playgrounds being installed

SOUTH HAVEN | Work continued Friday on the installation of new playground equipment at Haven Hollow Park along County Road 700 North.

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.

Portage Township wrongful firing case dismissed

HAMMOND | A federal lawsuit accusing former Republican Portage Township Trustee Joyce Webster of firing two employees based on political retaliation has been dismissed by both sides.

Trustee seeks back to school donations

PORTAGE | The Portage Township Trustee's office has launched its annual school supply drive and is looking for people to donate cash or supplies.

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.

Fire chief change pending in South Haven

SOUTH HAVEN | A new chief will be named at the South Haven Volunteer Fire Department at an undetermined date.

Man urges city to push businesses for local hires

PORTAGE | For years, whenever a company has come to the City Council asking for a tax abatement, an unwritten request has been Portage residents receive preference in hiring.