City of Portage

The future of his city is important to Jeremiah Sims. He wants it to be safe, inclusive and provide equal opportunities for all of its residents. Sims, one of the leaders of the peaceful June 1 protest which aimed to raise awareness about the need...

Not unlike a lot of young adults, Gina Giese-Hurst left Portage shortly after her graduation from Portage High School in 1985. She and her husband, Jamie, pursued their careers across the country. But there was something about home that called them...

There's nothing about her job that Barb Lusco doesn't like. "I get to be around the water and am generally dealing with happy people," said Lusco, harbor master at the Sammie L. Maletta Public Marina. "I get to deal with the public and I get to deal...

Plans are continuing to move forward to reconstruct Central Avenue west of Willowcreek Road. The project has been on the city's books for several years. Construction on the initial portion of the first phase could begin sometime in the second half of...

Parks are vital to the health and well being of city residents, said Lori Wilkie, superintendent of the Portage Parks and Recreation Department. From the peacefulness of walking or biking the city's trails to participating in organized sports to...

City employees were treated to a big thank you Friday courtesy of the Portage Faith Action Network. Gathered at the open air pavilion on the city’s north side, employees were treated to a luncheon of barbecue pork sandwiches, mostaccioli, ...

As a result of the current international pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, and its potential serious health effects to our residents, I am hereby closing all city buildings to the public, effective immediately.  During this time: City employees...

Beginning at 6:00 AM on Monday, July 15th, Reith-Riley, the contractor for the Willowcreek Road Project, will be closing down one north bound driving lane and one south bound driving lane (the lanes closest to the curbs) from Central Avenue all the...

In several City addresses, new Portage Mayor John Cannon has reiterated the importance of addressing beach erosion at the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk on Lake Michigan. In a City address published on the City’s official Facebook Page and YouTube...

The National Weather Service has issued Heat Warnings for Thursday and Friday as the temperatures will be in the mid 90’s; however, with the humidity, the heat index will reach between 105-115 degrees. A heat index of this magnitude is in the...