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The first six years of life are critical. Research shows that 90% of the brain’s growth occurs before the age of six. 25% of children entering Kindergarten do not have the foundational skills they need to be successful in school. Success By 6...

The first six years of life are critical. Research shows that 90% of the brain’s growth occurs before the age of six. 25% of children entering Kindergarten do not have the foundational skills they need to be successful in school. Success By 6...

The City of Portage recognizes the flooding and stormwater challenges that residents of Southwest Portage have experienced. In 2009, the City instituted a Stormwater Utility Fee, which created a dedicated funding source for managing and treating...

As always, we are looking for what is good going on in Portage! This time, we sent out a post on a Thursday night, asking folks to send us something, maybe a sentence or two of good news from anyone who commented on that post. It could be personal,...

Was this the best March Madness ever? From that first Thursday through Monday night's epic Butler-Duke championship game, I can't remember a tournament that featured more upsets, buzzer-beaters, and close games. The teams I was rooting for (Purdue,...

Did you ever notice the apprehension in the hearts of people as the expiration date on something nears. It scares the snot out of people that something is going to start growing out of the milk bottle. Of course, I think we are all guilty to some...

On Monday, April 12, Governor Mitch Daniels will hold a ceremonial signing for “Heather’s Law,” a bill designed to encourage schools to effectively address issues of dating violence. Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 316 is named for Heather Norris,...

Today is Holy Thursday. I was thinking on the way to work about this week, and it's importance to those of us in the Christian faith. While I have physically left the Catholic Church, it has really never has left me. My wife and I attend New Song in...

Eight teens from five Porter County high schools were among students from across the nation to participate in Abstinence Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., March 16-18. Representing A Positive Approach to Teen Health (PATH, Inc.) were George Amaya,...

Almost always in sports, the bigger the hype that surrounds a game or event, the more the game doesn't quite live up to it. The NCAA Tournament this year though? Beyond expectations. Last night featured a great, close upset game between Butler and...