Expectations for 2019 complex, simple for some NWI residents
The national divisiveness and a lack of empathy is on Val Miller’s mind as he begins 2019. “New Year's always brings new hope, so I'm looking forward to hitting personal...
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Portage businessman announces bid for mayor
Longtime Portage businessman Leo Hatch Jr. announced he will run for mayor again, becoming the third Democrat to seek next May's party nomination. Announcing Thursday from his real estate office,...
Councilwoman joins Dem race for Portage mayor
Veteran City Councilwoman Sue Lynch has entered the race for mayor in Portage, calling for an end to “terrible excessive spending” and “to restore trust in local government.” Lynch, D-At...
Portage agrees to $10K settlement after police K-9 fatally attacked dog in park
The Portage Advisory Claims committee on Monday agreed to a $10,000 settlement two months after a police K-9 attacked a Yorkshire terrier, causing fatal injuries. The Board of Works will...
Portage teachers, schools agree on $1,000 raises
Portage Township Schools' roughly 420 teachers will get a $1,000 salary increase after the union and school board agreed to a provision of last year's contract, but, not everyone was...
Stidham, Cannon plan mayoral runs in Portage primary
The race to take the top leadership spot in Portage began recently, with two of the highest profile candidates announcing they will run for mayor. Clerk-Treasurer Chris Stidham announced he...
Portage growth called ‘almost unprecedented’
National trends and local assets have made Portage attractive to new and existing businesses, city business leaders told a packed luncheon of the Portage Economic Development Corp. “The current growth...
Portage officials want casino license for north side property: ‘Why can’t Portage get that?’
Some Portage officials are ready to roll the dice on getting one a casino license for the city, betting that a large piece of property on the city’s north side...
‘We’ve lost too many babies’: Chesterton officials gather to welcome 1st Baby Box at fire station
A year ago, Joellen Priola, a newly licensed foster mother, received a call to take in Baby Hope, one of the first newborns found in a Safe Haven Baby Box...
Portage approves SUV purchases for police
Portage residents soon will see six new police SUVs patrolling the streets, after the city’s Board of Works approved their purchase from an area dealership. Also, the board agreed to...