Getting diagnosed with cancer can be very traumatizing, especially for a child. However, some patients have to face this news before they are even old enough to understand their diagnosis. Brittany Fair was diagnosed with pilomyxoid astrocytoma (PMA)...
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Cancer Survivor Series: Brittany Fair
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Michael “Mike” Candiano
With all the moving parts of the police system, it is important to have someone in charge to make sure everything is running smoothly. It is even more essential that the person placed in this role is determined, responsible, and fit to be a leader....
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jamie Hawkins
Following a dream is never an easy feat. It takes commitment and a lot of hard work to get exactly where you want to be. Jamie Hawkins knows this experience all too well. He is a professional tattoo artist and owner of Jamie’s Custom Tattoos. While...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Allison Tunstall
Connecting with students is one of the most important parts of being a successful teacher. That is why this is the main goal of Allison Tunstall, a first-year English teacher at Portage High School. She taught in different capacities for four years...
Read MoreCancer Survivor Series: Ashley Fisher
Ashley Fisher has had a long family history of breast cancer, so the possibility of being diagnosed was something she came to expect. She has been very diligent about going to the doctor’s office to get mammograms and ultrasounds ever since she was...
Read MoreNorthShore Health Center provides Diabetic Diner Class
NorthShore Health Center in Portage is hosting free classes for community members to learn how to better manage their health. One of these classes is called ‘Diabetic Diner,’ and it teaches participants to make recipes that are diabetic-friendly...
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