Life in the Spotlight

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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),...

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...

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...

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...