Michael DePasquale is a man of many interests. From radio commentary, to band directing, to riding motorcycles, DePasquale has done a little bit of everything. This year, he has added another new experience to his repertoire as an assistant...
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: Michelle Stewart
This week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is Michelle Stewart, principal of Willowcreek Middle School. Michelle has dedicated her entire adult life to education and for the past six years, led Willowcreek Middle School in a new direction....
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Dr. Ric Frataccia
Six years ago, a vision came to fruition when Portage Township Schools Associate Superintendent Dr. E. Ric Frataccia joined the district to work alongside his good friend Mike Berta, who will conclude his career as the Superintendent of Portage...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Terry Hufford
This week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is Terry Hufford, the Executive Director of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. A 40 year resident of Portage, Terry Hufford has spent his entire adult life serving people. He served his country in...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Andy Maletta
The city of Portage is filled with residents that are active in the community, but perhaps none more dedicated to being involved than lifelong resident Andy Maletta. Maletta is the President of Portage Youth Basketball and an elected official...
Portage Lives in the Spotlight Roundup
A few months ago, PortageLife started a series called A Portage Life in the Spotlight, which features different members of the Portage community who make an impact. In that time, we’ve had the opportunity to interact with and get to know nine of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Grant Monahan
Whenever the Portage High School Athletic Department needs assistance, it knows that it has a large group of supportive parents to fall back on. The members of the PHS Athletic Booster Club are at the forefront of that supporting cast for Athletic...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Mike Martinez
Mike Martinez, a lifelong Portage resident and a 1998 Portage High School graduate is this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight. Not only is Mike the voice of the Portage Indians for home basketball and football games, he is the founder of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Michael Berta
Portage Township Schools Superintendent Michael Berta has made an impact on education through his hard work each day for the last 40 years. Those days of hard work will come to an end next summer. Berta has announced the he will retire at the end of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Diana Rivera
If you walk into or call the Athletic Department at Portage High School you are likely to speak to Diana Rivera, the Athletic Secretary who is this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight. She works daily in the Athletic Office with Athletic...