Jovi Taylor

It’s not everyday that you get to sit down with a cancer survivor, a military veteran, a change-maker in the community, or a thriving high school student and get a look into what it’s like to live in their shoes. By sitting down with the members...

Last year, Ashley Hlavac got involved with Portage Youth Basketball to help out and be a part of something bigger than herself. Today Hlavac is the equipment manager for the Portage Youth Basketball Board and newly added Portage Youth Dodgeball...

One year ago Allen Neyhart and his wife, Christy, decided it was time to become serious about their dreams and invest in purchasing a restaurant. As of today this restaurant is well known as Benchwarmer’s; a family dining establishment based on...

"I’ve been a part of track and field for eight years. I stayed in the sport because it was something I started to love. Growing up, you couldn’t stop me from running around the house- ask my mom!” said two-time state finalist Da’Ja Jones....

"I would really like to thank my family for putting up with me through the years and rehabilitation. It was such a hard process, and at times I would get fussy with them, not realizing everything they have done for me. My parents made sure I had the...

This year Megan Ymans expanded her culinary abilities to the city of Portage by establishing a small business titled, ‘Nothing Fancy Eats and Treats’. Ymans’ small business creates all types of sweet treats and...

Lance Dawson took a chance on an up and coming business, Jimmy John's, in 2003. That chance took him places he never knew he would be able to flourish and succeed. Currently, Dawson is the owner of the Portage Jimmy John's and has been an owner of...

This year at Portage High School (PHS), Teacher Leslee Kretz has made her mark by educating students on all aspects of Biology for 25 years. At PHS, Kretz is an administrator for the school’s new book club and the sponsor of the freshman class....

What's recently happened? With the last month of school coming to a close, the PHS Music Department put on their annual end of the year music festivals. On May 5, the PHS Orchestra performed their final concert of the year and their senior members...

Five years ago, Tiffany Alic and her husband Allen Alic took over ownership of one of Portage’s most well known restaurants: Cappo’s. Since those five years of ownership, the Alic’s have implemented new dishes, programs, and customers; but have...