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.

Vendor deadline approaching

PORTAGE | The deadline for vendor registration for the 2nd Annual Portage Township SummerFest is quickly approaching on Friday, May 17th at 4p. There are a limited number of spaces still available.

Many hands made for light work at Portage Township’s Team Up 2 Clean Up Event

PORTAGE | Ninety-five volunteers participated in the Portage Township Team Up 2 Clean Up event on Saturday, April 20th. “We had returning groups, new groups, and community residents participate in this year’s event” stated Joy Lundstrom, Superintendent of Portage Township Parks, “its heart-w…

Portage education foundation host annual fundraiser Thursday

PORTAGE | The Portage Township Education foundation will host its annual wine tasting and auction from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road.

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.

Historical museum, new exhibits

PORTAGE | With a few strokes of her brush, muralist Theresa Channell-Moore worked to bring to life an exhibit at the Portage Community Historical Society's Alton Goin Museum.

Let north county residents drive to Valparaiso

During the 52 years I have lived in Portage Township, I have visited the Porter County auditor's office two or three times. I found the personnel to be very efficient and courteous.

Portage Township man charged with striking police officer

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | A Portage Township man was arrested Saturday after punching an officer in the face at the man's home, police said.

Portage Twp. WinterFest canceled because of warmth

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP | Township officials on Monday canceled the upcoming WinterFest.

3 Porter County offices will branch out to Portage

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission on Monday approved a lease with the county to bring county auditor, assessor and treasurer offices to the University Center.

Portage Twp. women lose $1,000 in 'grandparent scam'

VALPARAISO | An 84-year-old Portage Township woman and her adult daughter lost $1,000 in an elaborate scam involving a claim that a family member was in legal trouble in Mexico, according to Porter County police.

Schools, police across region handling social media-fueled rumors

Last week's shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the notion that the world could end Friday has fueled rumors across the region and nation, many of them targeting schools. Police said three teens were arrested Wednesday and Thursday after making threats.

Portage school officials assure parents of safety

PORTAGE | Portage Township School Board President Glenda Owens' voice crackled at the start of Monday's meeting as she asked for a moment of silence in honor of those killed Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn.

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.

Portage School Board OKs vendor preference policy

PORTAGE | Portage Township vendors will get an edge when doing business with Portage Township Schools from now on.

Authorities: Man allegedly attacked his son-in-law

PORTAGE | A Portage Township man was arrested Tuesday morning after authorities said he battered his son-in-law in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 5900 block of Waldorf.

Portage Township plans auction, rummage sale

PORTAGE | The Portage Township trustee's office will conduct an auction of excess property Oct.13 at Haven Hollow Park, 330 W. County Road 700 North, South Haven.