Prestin Butcher’s battle with cancer was sudden and dramatic. Just a fifth grade kid, he started getting severe headaches disrupted his ability to take part in swim practice. His mother took him to the doctor where they did a CT scan that showed a...

Courtney Castle’s motto when it comes to work is that there is no problem she can’t fix. As an administrative assistant for Portage Utility Services-Field Forces, Castle’s job involves working with a lot of people within the community. While...

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”  Portage resident Debbie Podgorski keeps this quote from...

At GreatNews.Life, teams might be working remotely but they are more connected than ever in this unprecedented time as editors and reporters continue to bring you the best news the Region has to offer. “As an exclusively online news course, we are...

Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to stop jamming out! Despite many of the top names in the music festival industry cancelling or postponing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no shortage of live music to consume globally. In fact, we have...

Katie Lovall’s vibrant energy and endless ambition first touched the halls of Central Elementary in Portage four years ago, when she began working as the school’s health assistant. Though she embraced this opportunity to work with children and be...