Portage is becoming is a healthy and active town. There are the new walking trails sponsored by the American Heart Association, the many races that take place there, year-round sports of all types, and the Portage YMCA. What makes the Portage YMCA so...
Life in the Spotlight
Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Bob Dixon
When Bob Dixon wakes up each morning, he now pays attention to the birds singing. He now takes note of all of life’s details. Dixon, who is currently battling prostate cancer, said the disease has changed his perspective on life. Indications are...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Matt Bliss
Matt Bliss is no stranger to a busy schedule. Bliss is currently a high-achieving Junior at Portage High School. Serving on a multitude of clubs, organizations, and sport teams is definitely not an easy task. Balancing his superb grades, involvement...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sandra Corso
Portage High School health teacher, Sandra Corso, has been teaching for twenty-five years, twenty of those years spent at PHS. Twenty of those years were spent as a Physical Education teacher, and five of her most recent years have been spent...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Major John Johnston
When Portage High School MCJROTC Senior Marine Instructor John Johnston retires at the conclusion of this school year, he will be going out on top. During his 17 years in charge of the ROTC program, he has helped it make a 180 degree turnaround....
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Andrew Corona
When Andrew Corona was five years old, he knew he wanted to become a priest. The path was long and winding, but the Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and School pastor will be celebrating 20 years of priesthood next month. “Back in the day,...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Heather Zengler
One of Portage High School’s most outstanding students, Heather Zengler, excels in everything from the classroom, to the court and field. As a senior, Zengler is a part of National Honor Society, ACES (Academic Champions Excelling in School),...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Denise Stewart
Life can change in an instant. For local resident Denise Stewart, what was thought to be a reaction from a bad pedicure ended up as a more serious diagnosis. “I started feeling very tired during this time and I thought it was unusual that I felt...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sue Lynch
When Portage City Council President Sue Lynch was named the 2012 Humanitarian of the Year by the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce, she was caught off guard. “That was very humbling because I didn’t expect it and I know that there are so many...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Kevin Giese
When longtime Portage High School Theatre Director Joe Stevens suddenly announced his retirement after the 2008-2009 school year, there was a huge void to fill. After 30 years of serving in the position and helping the school continue its outstanding...
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