This week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is Kirsten DeMass, a senior at Portage High School who was a finalist for the Indiana Journalist of the Year competition this year through the Indiana High School Press Association. Kirsten is the...
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: Collin Czilli
In his first three years as a student at Portage High School, junior Collin Czilli has made an impact on the school and the community. He is a student who strives to make a difference each and every day. Czilli put in tireless hours of work with...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Brandon Vickrey
It is no secret that Portage High School produces great students but this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is one that only comes around every now and again. This week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is PHS Junior Brandon Vickrey. Brandon...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Tori Bliss
Portage High School Class of 2011 graduate Tori Bliss wasted no time in making a difference at the collegiate level. After starring as a three sport athlete at PHS, Bliss is attending Louisiana State University on a full track and field scholarship...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Diane Highlands
For years now Diane Highlands has been a fixture in the Portage community as the owner and operator of the Portage Dairy Queen. For her commitment to her community, Diane is the week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight. Diane has been a resident of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Marko Pekovic
Portage High School senior Marko Pekovic was in disbelief when his name was called as the winner of the 2012 PHS Outstanding Young Man Scholarship program. Pekovic’s success in the event attests to his commitment, intelligence, stage presence and...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Mike Candiano
There is a new sheriff in town in the Portage Township Schools system. Mike Candiano, this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight, was recently tapped to replace outgoing School Resource Officer Troy Williams. Master Patrolman Candiano, 34, a...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Michael DePasquale
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...
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...