Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore superintendent, Costa Dillon, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Award of the Department of the Interior. The presentation was made by National Park Service Deputy Director Mickey Fearn. Mr. Dillon received the...
Read MorePortage Youth Commission Seeking New Members
The Portage Youth Commission is now accepting applications for new members to replace departing seniors. Any students living in the City of Portage who will be in grades 9-12 this fall are encouraged to apply. Liaison positions are also available for...
Read MoreJune Rain Barrel Workshops Scheduled
Due to the popularity of its spring rain barrel workshops, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has scheduled four additional rain barrel workshops later this month. Porter County residents are invited to attend to learn more...
Read MoreChief’s Email – Lazy Cakes
I usually do not follow up with another Chief’s Email until a bit of time has passed since the previous one, but there are 2 things out there that you need to know about and so I thought I would send one out today. One serves as a reminder about...
Read MorePublic Meeting on June 8 to Help Identify North Porter County Compost Needs
Porter County residents will get another opportunity to voice their opinions on whether or not a public access compost site is needed in northern Porter County at a town hall meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Staff from the Recycling and...
Read MoreChief’s Email – Memorial Day
For most of us, Memorial Day signifies the unofficial start of summer. Many will enjoy the long weekend with cook outs, spending time with the family, over 35 million are expected to take trips of over 50 miles this weekend and air traffic is up...
Read MoreMemorial Day Closing for City of Portage Offices
All City of Portage offices will be closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. All recycling and garbage routes will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Read MoreGovernor Daniels Declares Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has once again signed a proclamation declaring May 22-28 Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week—a reminder that it is important to be vigilant in slowing the spread of this devastating insect. With Memorial Day comes the...
Read MoreCelebrate Travel and World Cultures with the Summer Reading Program at the Portage Library; June 6 – July 16
Summer reading will be a wide world of fun this summer at the Portage Public Library! Our theme this year is “One World, Many Stories.” The independent summer reading program is for children ages 2 through 18 (still in High School). Registration...
Read MorePublic Compost Sites Close for Holiday Weekend
The Valparaiso compost site, 2150 W. Lincolnway, and the Boone Grove compost site, 546 S 400 W, will be closed to the public Saturday through Monday, May 28 through 30, for Memorial Day weekend. The Valparaiso site will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May...
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