Portage won't change ordinances to accomodate sheep

PORTAGE | The City Council's Ordinance Committee decided it wouldn't change a Portage ordinance to accommodate a resident wanting to keep sheep on a large parcel of land within the city.

Portage council reviews proposed commercial sewer rate increases

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday reviewed a proposed sewer rate increase for commercial properties, asking for clarifications.

Portage council sidesteps action on sewer rate increase

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council declined to take any action last week on two issues involving the city's Utility Services Department.

Portage City Council approves vacation policy for department heads

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council on Tuesday approved 4-1 an ordinance amendment outlining vacation policy for department heads.

Portage eyes changing personnel policies for supervisors

PORTAGE | A change in city personnel policy four years ago has come back to bite officials as they wrangle over what to do about vacations for department supervisors.

Portage's ethics ordinance faces revamp

PORTAGE | The city's ethics ordinance will get a full review by a separate, specially appointed committee.

Portage council OKs firefighters pact

PORTAGE | The City Council narrowly approved a contract this week with Firefighters Local 3151.

Council overrides mayoral vetoes

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council overrode two mayoral vetoes Tuesday night.

Portage to apply for COPS grant again

PORTAGE | Just four months after the Portage City Council rejected accepting a federal COPS grant, it has given its approval for the police chief to seek the grant again.

Portage council members squabble over proposed ordinances

PORTAGE | City Council members squabbled Tuesday night over not advancing two proposed ordinances on the council's agenda.

Portage City Council looks to be included in labor negotiations

PORTAGE | City Council members are looking to take a bigger part in labor contract negotiations.

City may eliminate mobile home park trash pickup

PORTAGE | The City Council Ordinance Committee has proposed amending city code to prohibit pickup of trash at mobile home parks within the city.

City to rethink vicious dog ordinance

PORTAGE | The City Council Ordinance Committee approved two recommendations last week regarding dogs in the city.

Portage clerk asks for equity for his employees

PORTAGE | Clerk-treasurer Chris Stidham told the Portage City Council Ordinance Committee on Monday he doesn't think his employees are getting a fair shake.

Ratner Steel coming to Port of Indiana

PORTAGE | The City Council on Tuesday approved tax abatements to pave the way for the location of Ratner Steel Supply at the Port of Indiana.

Council looks to outlaw paraphernalia sales

PORTAGE | The City Council's Ordinance Committee last week approved language that would outlaw the sale of drug paraphernalia in the city.

Councilman looks to require committees to meet more regularly

PORTAGE | City Councilman John Cannon wants his peers to be more prompt in dealing with city business.

Council to tackle recreational vehicle parking again

PORTAGE | The City Council will address one of its most contentious issues — parking of recreational vehicles.

Committee nixes Portage police redirecting funds

PORTAGE | The City Council's Ordinance Committee this week denied changing where funds generated by the police department will be placed.

Portage council debates inappropriate mailers

PORTAGE | The Portage City Council agreed this week that it is inappropriate to send out fliers on the city's dime that might be viewed as election material.