Collin Czilli

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...

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...

Hannah's Hope, a charity that focuses on donating money that fight children's brain injuries, donated over 1 million pop tabs to the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Chicago. The South Haven McDonalds hosted the event Saturday inside its playhouse...

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....

Hannah’s Hope, a local charity that supports child brain injuries, held their first annual ZumbaThon Friday night at the Portage High School Field House. Over 50 participants showed up to support Hannah’s Hope as five instructors donated their...

This week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight is Terry Hufford, the Executive Director of the Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce. A 40 year resident of Portage, Terry Hufford has spent his entire adult life serving people. He served his country in...

If you are looking to get into shape, a Zumba class is the class for you. Hannah’s Hope will be holding their first annual Zumba-thon on Friday, January 27th at 7:00 pm in the Portage High School Field House. Hannah’s Hope is a local charity...

Mike Martinez, a lifelong Portage resident and a 1998 Portage High School graduate is this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight. Not only is Mike the voice of the Portage Indians for home basketball and football games, he is the founder of...

If you walk into or call the Athletic Department at Portage High School you are likely to speak to Diana Rivera, the Athletic Secretary who is this week’s A Portage Life in the Spotlight. She works daily in the Athletic Office with Athletic...

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce held its annual Holiday Banquet and Awards Ceremony Saturday night. Many from the business community and influential people in Portage packed into Woodland Park for a night of laughs, tears and a good time. The...