On New Year’s Eve, the community had the chance to experience a unique type of entertainment at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. The Lounge Devils performed what they called Variety-Ville for the attendees at the Opera House. “Valpo is our...
Cody Morse
Winter Warmth from Horizon Bank to the Salvation Army
The fine people at Horizon Bank in Michigan City have teamed up with the Salvation Army to give those in need a happy holiday. The Salvation Army has taken on the great task of helping 1,000 families in need this year. “Horizon has been so...
Manufacturing Jobs Subject of Discussion at Annual Economic Meeting
On Wednesday, December 4th, the Portage Economic Development Corporation held their annual meeting at Woodland Park. Aside from discussing the many advancements the city of Portage has made over the past year, the meeting centered on a very important...
Parents2Parents Provides Place to Break the Silence
On Tuesday evening, parents and teens alike gathered at the Porter County Expo Center for the “Parents2Partners: Breaking the Silence” event. It was a chance for the community to discuss a very real problem that hits close to home. The subject of...
Career Center Students Put Business Skills into Action through 18 on Franklin
On November 26th, the students of the Business Ownership and Sports Entertainment Marketing Class at the Porter County Career and Technical Center held the grand opening of their store, 18 on Franklin. This was a chance for the friends and families...
Portage Chamber Monthly Luncheon Gets a Change of Scenery
On Thursday, the Portage Chamber of Commerce gathered at Texas Roadhouse for a delightful lunch. The Chamber usually holds their luncheons at Woodland Park, but this time they wanted to do something a little different. “We wanted to give our...
Lights Festival Kicks Off Holiday Season
On November 16th, Sunset Hill Farm hosted its annual Winter Lights Night event. The holiday spirit was set into motion with a plethora of beautifully creative light displays and games for the kids. “We want to make sure we keep it affordable,”...
Serving Portage One Sandwich at a Time
Jeff and Robyn Walsworth run the incredible Firehouse Subs in Portage. Despite the fact that they’ve only been open since July 25th, this fantastic restaurant has already been recognized by the Portage Chamber of Commerce for improving the...
A Well Deserved Breakfast
The Veterans of Michigan City gathered on Monday at Horizon Bank for a lovely meal, commemorating their service to the country. Veterans of all branches were in attendance. The Michigan City High School was also there showing support. The ROTC posted...
Recognizing Those Who Improve Our Community
The Portage Chamber of Commerce held an exquisite banquet to honor the individuals and businesses that work toward strengthening the city. A great deal of the Portage community came out to recognize and celebrate these individuals. With categories...