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Due to the impending inclement weather, the Portage Street and Sanitation Department is announcing the delay of garbage/recycling pickup for the remainder of this week. For more information, contact the Street Department at 762-4564.

The Porter County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency for Porter County, IN until further notice. With this declaration from the Commissioners, the Porter County Sheriff's Department has activated their Emergency Snow Plan. The Emergency...

Through its continued fiscal responsibility, remaining under budget in 2010, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will be able to reinstate some services for Porter County residents in 2011 that were scheduled to be cut. At its...

In response to last night's State of the Union address by President Barack Obama, Congressman Pete Visclosky released the following statement: “President Obama made clear tonight, and I agree, that our nation’s economic security is a critical...

Mayor Olga G. Velazquez is extending an invitation to the public to join her at her Annual Charity Ball. This year’s event is themed “Sweet Home Portage” and will feature music by Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues. The event will take place on...

When you call the Mayor’s office, chances are the friendly voice you hear on the other end is Mayor Velazquez’s assistant, Norma Laboy. Friends for 20 years, Norma and Mayor Velazquez met when Norma’s son was in grade school. From the start...

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The Porter County Sheriff’s Department has hired 2 new officers that will replace recent retirements. Michael Piazza and Zachary Williams were sworn in by Sheriff Dave Lain at the Merit Board meeting on Monday January 17th at 3:30 PM in the...

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will hold rain barrel workshops this spring to help residents of Porter County learn more about the benefits of rain barrels, how to use them, and proper location and installation. The...

We here at ValpoLife and PortageLife like to reward our members and Facebook fans by giving out prizes, whether it be by commenting on a post on Facebook or buying a cup of coffee at a local coffeeshop and telling them they love ValpoLife and...