Brandon Vickrey

The 2012-2013 Portage High School athletic season that garnered the school two state championships was a tough act to follow for this year’s student athletes. However, it was evident at Thursday’s Fall Sports Awards Banquet that the 2013 fall...

When the Gary SouthShore RailCats pulled up at the U.S. Steel Yard on Sunday night after an 11-hour bus ride back from Wichita, they found a large contingent of fans waiting for them. Despite the fact that it was after 11 p.m. on a Sunday night, the...

It did not take long for Athletic Director Kelly Bermes and her committee to complete the selection process for the school’s new Assistant Athletic Director. Just days after the resignation of previous assistant AD Todd Strom, Ben Bachmann reached...

Portage High School football coach Wally McCormack is back for his second season, looking to right the ship after the team posted a 3-7 mark in 2012. The path toward Portage’s first winning season since 2008 will continue to be an uphill climb as a...

When Portage Police Officer Janis Regnier was eight years old, she had people tell her that her goal of becoming a police officer was abnormal for a little girl. Fast-forward to 2013 and she has officially proved them wrong by becoming the first...

Even a brief meeting with Portage resident Shaunna Finley is enough to ascertain that she glows with energy and passion for helping others, being a leader and educating students. Finley has found a position that combines all of those loves as the new...

In February 2012, the city of Portage found itself with several different part time roles that needed filled. The city needed a financial analyst, an event coordinator, a volunteer coordinator and someone to assist with public relations. Rather than...

For some people, waking up at 4 a.m. to start a long day of working three different jobs would be a daunting task. However, Victoria Oberc does so on a regular basis without losing her vigour and high level of energy as she juggles a total of five...

Thursday’s Portage Fourth of July Parade marked not only a celebration of America’s independence, but also served as a reminder of what makes the city of Portage great. The smiling, friendly, familiar faces that the Portage parade features each...

For people of all ages, the Portage 16 IMAX is one of the most popular spots to frequent in the city for a few hours of relaxation. Head manager Kevin Morgan spends much of his time digitally running films, deciding which screens movies should play...