What's recently happened? The Portage Boys Wrestling Team achieved a remarkable victory by being named Regional Champions, scoring a total of 246.5 points over the last weekend of January. Their success earned them a spot to compete in the regionals...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Amanda McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie is the Production Manager at First Community Mortgage in Portage, where she brings years of experience to the mortgage industry. Her journey began in high school when she took a business vocational class, and her internship led her to...
Sports in Northern Indiana: Track and Field
The 2025 Northern Indiana Boys and Girls Track and Field season is set to begin soon, with schools across Northern Indiana preparing for another competitive year. The IHSAA sports calendar marks February 17 as the first official practice date, with...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana celebrates nine outstanding teens at 2025 Youth of the Year event
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (BGCGNWI) held its annual Youth of the Year event last night, an inspiring evening honoring exceptional teen Club members for their outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and...
Mayor Austin Bonta reveals how ‘Portage Energy’ is fueling city’s future at Portage EDC’s Breakfast with the Mayor
On the morning of February 27, business leaders and community members alike were invited to join Portage Mayor Austin Bonta for Breakfast with the Mayor, presented by the Portage Economic Development Corporation (Portage EDC). Fueled by coffee and...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: John Wirth
It’s been said that the only way you can keep it is if you give it away. This philosophy is a key driver for John Wirth and how he lives. A member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, Wirth works at the Portage...
Mayor of Portage Austin Bonta reflects on past year at State of the City Address
On the morning of Thursday, February 20, The City of Portage and Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce held the annual State of the City Address at Woodland Park’s Oakwood Hall. Mayor of Portage Austin Bonta was the event’s featured speaker. Local...
Portage EDC provides students with hands-on experience through Construction 360 program
Students from Portage High School got the opportunity to visit multiple locations in Portage to learn about potential careers in construction. On Thursday, February 20, the Portage Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC) Construction 360 program...