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Portage Mayor James Snyder speaks on Dec. 31, 2015, after being sworn into his term in office at Woodland Park.

With Portage mayor out after bribery conviction, city and county officials prepare for a new era

May 13, 2019 at 11:43 a.m.

Mayor James Snyder's conviction on two federal felonies Thursday means he automatically forfeits his office, and it reshuffles the local political deck Local and county officials said it also means...

Meeting set in Merrillville to explain opioid need for chronic pain management

May 13, 2019 at 11:41 a.m.

Chronic pain sufferers are being punished by a fear of opiod abuse, and, they must find ways to fight back, according to a group of pain sufferers planning a public...

Battle for Dem choice for mayor up to 4 candidates in Portage

May 13, 2019 at 11:40 a.m.

A high-profile Portage official signed up Tuesday to become the city’s second Mayor Maletta. Andy Maletta, Portage's economic development director and president of the Portage Township School board, announced he...

Violent crime down 33 percent in Portage, chief says

May 13, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

In his year-end report, Portage Police Chief Troy Williams said the city saw an 11.14 percent drop in total crime, including a 33.68 percent decline in violent crimes, from 2017...

Police: Man sought in Portage Walgreens armed robbery

May 13, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Portage Police Chief Troy Williams said his department is searching for an armed robbery suspect following a late-night incident Jan. 17 at the Walgreens store, 6001 Central Ave. Williams said...

Portage council passes resolution seeking casino license

May 13, 2019 at 11:31 a.m.

The Portage Common Council has formalized its hopes of hitting the jackpot landing a riverboat casino license that may become available. The council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday seeking a...

Portage awards towing contracts to 2 operators

May 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

The Portage Board of Works on Tuesday approved contracts with two towing companies to provide services to the city. The vote approving Midnight Blue and Precision Towing allows the towing...

Fire chief returns to captain status in Portage

May 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

Mayor James Snyder Tuesday announced former Fire Chief Tom Fieffer will return to his status as a department captain. According to a number of city officials and others, Fieffer has...

Portage councilman asks state to review stormwater board’s books, citing mayor’s use of fund to pay legal bills

May 13, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

Portage City Councilman Collin Czilli has filed a formal complaint with the Indiana State Board of Accounts and asked the agency to review a payment from Portage's Stormwater Management Board...

2018 left divergent memories for some in NWI

May 13, 2019 at 11:28 a.m.

For Jeremy Hernandez, his wife and two young daughters, 2018 will be remembered for his family moving from a Chesterton apartment to building a house in Valparaiso, he said. Hernandez,...

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