Every first Thursday in May our nation’s faith-based communities come together to pray for the National Day of Prayer. In the city of Portage, this day has often been marked with a special Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

There is something for word geeks, outdoorsy folks, sports fans, and everything in between in this week’s 10 Fun Things lineup! During your next walk, play the scavenger hunt/bingo hybrid, Spring-O and see how many you can find! Try it here. Check...

Portage Township parks may be closed and activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but park personnel are working hard to keep the community engaged and active during the stay-at-home order. Park Superintendent Taylor O’Neal Long and...

Right in the heart of the duneland shore sits Portage, Indiana. And while the city is still a relatively new one, Portage has a storied history in the area and is looking forward to a bright future.  The first European settlers came to the area...

If there is something positive to come out of the 2020 pandemic, GreatNews.Life will find it. And we have. We’ve compiled a list of resources, services, and ways that our partners are making a positive impact on our communities in the wake of the...

The South Haven Fire Department has been a part of Alexsis Hopper’s life for a decade. The 16-year-old Portage High School junior started hanging around the station when she was six when her brother became a member. She joined the department’s...

PORTAGE - The Portage Township Food Pantry, in partnership with the Portage Township Trustee’s office, has distributed food to nearly 1,800 Portage Township residents since the COVID-19 pandemic crisis began last month. That’s approximately five...