Portage schools look to fund $2.7 million in projects

PORTAGE | The Portage Township School Board was presented with a $2.7 million three-year capital improvements plan Wednesday night.

Portage Fire Department set to host bicycle rodeo May 11

PORTAGE | The Portage Fire Department will host its annual bicycle safety day from 9 a.m. to noon May 11 in the east parking lot of Willowcreek Middle School, 5962 Central Ave.

Portage schools to offer summer activities for students

PORTAGE | Summer for high school and middle school students can be a much-anticipated break from routines.

Portage Lions host breakfast, Easter egg hunt on Saturday

PORTAGE | The Portage Lions Club is sponsoring a pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Willowcreek Middle School, at the corner of Central Avenue and Willowcreek Road.

Willowcreek: Ready for its close-up

PORTAGE | Christine Keaton's seventh-grade English class at Willowcreek Middle School may never write the same way again.

Two Portage teachers honored by state group

PORTAGE | Two Portage teachers were honored recently by the Hoosier Association of Science Inc.

Christmas kicks off in Portage on Saturday as city has numerous events planned, including free pictures with Santa

PORTAGE | The Christmas season will be kicked off in a big way in the city Saturday with day-long events.

Cops: Portage middle school student brought gun to school

PORTAGE | A 14-year-old Willowcreek Middle School student was arrested this week after allegedly bringing a stolen handgun to school.

Willowcreek Middle School haunted house benefits PKU Alliance

Willowcreek haunted house benefits PKU Alliance

Willowcreek Middle School eighth-graders Arriana Bolling and Antione Newman scream during a haunted house at the school in Portage on Wednesday. All the proceeds will benefit the National PKU (Phenylketonuria) Alliance.

Willowcreek haunted house benefits PKU Alliance

Willowcreek Middle School eighth-grader Jordyn Windsor covers her face as classmates dressed as clowns scare her during a haunted house at the school in Portage on Wednesday. All the proceeds will benefit the National PKU (Phenylketonuria) Alliance.

Willowcreek haunted house benefits PKU Alliance

Willowcreek Middle School seventh-grader C.C. Ball, center, screams during a haunted house at the school in Portage on Wednesday.

Willowcreek haunted house benefits PKU Alliance

Willowcreek Middle School students scare guests at a haunted house at the school in Portage on Wednesday. All the proceeds will benefit the National PKU (Phenylketonuria) Alliance.

Portage police, firefighters to host National Night Out event

PORTAGE | The Portage Police and Fire departments will be participating in the National Night Out on Tuesday.

Brittnee Watkins wins silver medal at National Youth Weightlifting Championships

PORTAGE | Brittnee Watkins is one of the top youth weightlifters in the nation.

Willowcreek students get a taste of finances during Reality Store

PORTAGE | Willowcreek Middle School's eighth graders got a reality check Thursday. Participating in the annual Reality Store event, the some 425 youngsters got a taste of real life finances. The event is sponsored by Purdue North Central and the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce.

Portage automotive technology program to sponsor car show

PORTAGE | The Portage automotive technology program will sponsor its first car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Portage bike rodeo is Saturday

PORTAGE | The Portage Fire Department will host its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the east parking lot of Willowcreek Middle School, 5962 Central Ave.