Spelling Bowl clubs across Northern Indiana high schools are gaining momentum as students embrace academic competition with enthusiasm and discipline. From Chesterton High School to Hobart High School to Penn High School to Goshen High School, high...
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Portage EDC’s annual Healthcare 360 program applies real world experience for high school students
On Thursday, April 24, the Portage Economic Development Corporation (EDC) brought students from Portage High School together for the opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities to get hands-on experience with healthcare. Students were split into...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Nick Dennison
It is said the first six years of one’s life are the most formative years. This is especially true for Nick Dennison. Dennison remembers playing a wrestling game with his stepfather and younger brother on his PlayStation after coming home from...
City of Portage 2nd American Red Cross Blood Drive
The City of Portage is hosting their 2nd American Red Cross Blood Drive on May 2, 2025. You may register by scanning the QR code, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. In March, the blood drive was a huge success because of all of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Emily SeDoris
The next time you go into the office at the Portage Parks and Recreation Department, be sure to stop in and introduce yourself to the city’s new events coordinator, Emily SeDoris. SeDoris took over her role in December and is in charge of the...
The inclusive spirit of Unified Track and Field extends beyond athletics
Unified Track & Field has been steadily gaining momentum in Northwest Indiana, uniting students across ability levels to compete, connect, and celebrate the power of inclusive athletics. Launched under the guidance of the Indiana High School...
When care feels like home: How a visit to Associated Pediatrician’s medical home supports the full health journey
With summer break and a new school year on the horizon, it’ll soon be time for children to head in for yearly physicals, check-ups, and other medical assessments before classes resume in the fall. While it may seem like an overwhelming task at...
Burns Parkway extension project nearing completion of design and engineering phase
Connection is key to a city’s success, whether it be facilitating opportunities for social connection or constructing developments that enhance physical connection, something the Portage Economic Development Commission (EDC) knows well. The...