Amber Zimmer has grown from an avid summer camper to a Healthy Living Director under the YMCA roof. The Y’s culture of group problem solving and commitment to healthy lifestyles are both ideals that Amber shares and strives for in her community....
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jessica Bailey
This week’s Portage Life in the Spotlight, Jessica Bailey, a very busy woman. Not only is she the Director of Marketing and Communication Development at the Portage Chamber, but also the President of the Friends of Portage Township Foundation Inc.,...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kevin Bontrager
This week’s Life in the Spotlight inspires kids every day to achieve their goals and aspirations. As the Portage High School volleyball coach and teacher in the career and technical trade school, Kevin Bontrager lives and breathes inspiration,...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Max Gill
As of July 20, Portage High School has a new Principal roaming the halls, Mr. Max Gill. However, Gill is no stranger to these halls. He was the school’s Assistant Principal last year and has a 4 year streak as a school Administrator. Gill began his...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Jay White
When Jay White graduated from Portage High School, Pat Benetar’s smash hit “Hit Me with your Best Shot” was climbing atop the Billboard Hot 100. A lot has changed since 1981, but White is still doing what he loves. White serves as the Portage...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Matt Plawecki
Matt Plawecki has always loved soccer. He played on the pitch in middle school, in high school and in college. But now, his favorite sport has offered him a new adventure. Plawecki will take over as the Portage varsity girl’s soccer coach this...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Greg Mundt
Portage pride runs through Greg Mundt’s blood. He always envisioned himself returning to his alma mater. The last few years were a whirlwind, but he claims he could not be happier with his current situation. Mundt, a 2000 Portage graduate,...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Antonio Gutierrez
Antonio Gutierrez is a lifelong Portage resident who plans to walk to Washington, D.C. for cancer research beginning August 17th. He grew up in a single parent household with his father along with his five brothers and sisters. Gutierrez graduated in...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Cheryl Oprisko
Cheryl Oprisko is the Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Portage Township and has lived in the Region her entire life. She graduated from Calumet High School and went on to receive an associate’s degree in respiratory therapy from Indiana...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Valeria Roach
This week’s Life in the Spotlight is a North Dakota native. However, she moved to the area in 1957 with her husband who came to work as a machinist apprentice and she has certainly found her niche in the Portage community in the years since....
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