Doug Ross

The Portage Redevelopment Commission started the process of issuing a $10 million bond to pay for a bridge and other infrastructure improvements to open up about 450 acres on the city’s north side for development. The RDC adopted a preliminary […]

South Haven Elementary School fifth-graders in teacher Aaron Schnarr’s class won bragging rights in the tug-of-war tournament during a joint field day at Saylor Elementary School. Both schools are located on Midway Drive in the same large subdivision. Many of

The Portage City Council rejected a proposal to create a designated outdoor drinking area downtown. The proposal was tabled last fall. Mayor Austin Bonta pushed for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area proposal, but it was voted down Tuesday by four

A lengthy audit of Portage’s finances under its previous administration drew some sharp rebukes from the State Board of Accounts. The audit found funds overdrawn, internal controls not followed and employees not having to pay a cent for their health

Rocco Schiralli’s painting for the Portage Public Library has been supersized to create a mural displayed on the side of the building. The original is 24 inches by 36 inches, painted on a stretched canvas. It was unveiled Friday during

Nine gallons of diesel fuel leaked from the bottom of a pump at the Speedway station at 6370 Central Ave. in Portage last month. As required by law, the spill was reported to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Agency has $6 million set aside for blight elimination in Gary next year, matching an equal amount to be put up by the city. Spending that money requires the city to put up an equal

Briana Scurry, a women’s soccer star, almost lost her two gold medals after a traumatic brain injury. Now she’s an advocate for better care for athletes. She spoke on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Purdue Northwest Sinai Forum, wrapping up

Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent Jason Taylor is beginning a series of free public programs to engage with the public on park issues. The first in the “Superintendent’s Spotlight” series focuses on Mount Baldy. It will be held from 7

Kathy Lemmon has decided not to seek reappointment to the Porter County Board of Health. How long has she been on the board? She can’t remember, but it has been at least two decades. Neither she nor board attorney David