Life in the Spotlight

Meet a woman who gets to play with children and immerse herself in music for a living. Jennifer Wszolek Chandler is the music and computer keyboarding teacher as well as the bulletin editor at Nativity of Our Savior School in Portage, IN and she is...

It takes a special person to be a teacher. They have to be patient, kind, selfless, and accepting of the fact that their job does not end at 3pm. But you know, there are teachers everywhere and in places that you may not expect. And when you find out...

When Portage Police Officer Janis Regnier was eight years old, she had people tell her that her goal of becoming a police officer was abnormal for a little girl. Fast-forward to 2013 and she has officially proved them wrong by becoming the first...

Even a brief meeting with Portage resident Shaunna Finley is enough to ascertain that she glows with energy and passion for helping others, being a leader and educating students. Finley has found a position that combines all of those loves as the new...

In February 2012, the city of Portage found itself with several different part time roles that needed filled. The city needed a financial analyst, an event coordinator, a volunteer coordinator and someone to assist with public relations. Rather than...

For some people, waking up at 4 a.m. to start a long day of working three different jobs would be a daunting task. However, Victoria Oberc does so on a regular basis without losing her vigour and high level of energy as she juggles a total of five...

For people of all ages, the Portage 16 IMAX is one of the most popular spots to frequent in the city for a few hours of relaxation. Head manager Kevin Morgan spends much of his time digitally running films, deciding which screens movies should play...

For 41 years, the Portage Junior Miss Softball league has continued to provide an entertaining way for children to learn sportsmanship, sport etiquette and team work, through the sport of softball. Aaron Schmick has held the title of President of the...

Portage is a growing town. There are lots of things that are changing and developing which in turn promises a bright future for the place and its residence. But the town isn’t changing on its own. The people of Portage are working diligently to...

For most people, winning a prestigious award, notching a state championship and graduating from high school would mark the highlight of a lifetime. For Portage High School graduate Haley Hodges, these accomplishments all came in a single weekend....