From aspiring zookeeper to dedicated middle school teacher, Eric Schmiedl’s career path took him on an unexpected journey. For the past eight years, he’s been teaching Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses at Willowcreek Middle School, but before...
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A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Eric Schmiedl
Geminus-sponsored safety carnival unites Pulaski County community during child neglect and abuse awareness month
Families across Pulaski County came together on April 20 for the Safety Carnival at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. It was a day of education and fun that included carnival games, prizes, free food, a photo booth, a balloon artist, and interactive...
Read MoreA Portage Life in the Spotlight: Sgt. Matthew “Matt” Johnson
For the last two school years, Sergeant Matthew “Matt” Johnson of the Portage Police Department has been stationed at Fegely Middle School as the school resource officer. Becoming a school resource officer wasn’t always his plan, though....
Read MoreGoodwill hosts sold-out Little Black Dress Signature Event
With fashion, community, and empowerment in mind, Goodwill hosted its 14th annual Little Black Dress Signature Event at the Four Winds Event Center in South Bend on Wednesday, April 24. The event included a pop-up boutique, dinner, and a fashion show...
Read MoreBucherTech hosts open house for clients to learn about cybersecurity
Bucher Technologies (BucherTech) welcomed clients to join its team for breakfast, lunch, and training sessions at an Open House on April 19, celebrating just over a year in the company’s new office. Vendors like Barracuda, Clearfly, Bitdefender,...
Read MoreJeff Strack honored with Good Scout Award for embodying Scouting in community
Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. As an Eagle Scout, Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Strack & Van Til, strives to live up to these 12 points of the Scout Law every...
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