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This year Megan Ymans expanded her culinary abilities to the city of Portage by establishing a small business titled, ‘Nothing Fancy Eats and Treats’. Ymans’ small business creates all types of sweet treats and baked goods …

Since he was old enough to remember, Chuck Scates has always dreamed of being a business owner. As of today, he co-owns downtown Valparaiso’s reputable Fluid Coffee and three other locations of the local Northwest Indiana coffee company with his wife …

This year marks the third year of Justin Sule’s business, I’m a FunGi Mushroom Pharm. He is a certified wild mushroom expert through the Indiana State Department of Health. For Sule, being able to own and franchise a forest plant has been a dream come …

Lance Dawson took a chance on an up and coming business, Jimmy John’s, in 2003. That chance took him places he never knew he would be able to flourish and succeed. Currently, Dawson is the owner of the Portage Jimmy John’s and has been an owner of …

On June 2 Gwen Mathis graduated high school from Kouts High School (KHS). During the graduation ceremony Mathis did not let the next chapter of her life leave her in tears but in an exuberant amount of excitement for the future.  “It was a sad but …

This year at Portage High School (PHS), Teacher Leslee Kretz has made her mark by educating students on all aspects of Biology for 25 years. At PHS, Kretz is an administrator for the school’s new book club and the sponsor of the freshman class. Kretz …

In 2001, Chad Franks started his career in education and in 2008 received certification to be a licensed school administrator. Since Franks was able to walk and talk, he knew deep down he wanted to be an educator so he could help individuals reach their full …

What’s recently happened? With the last month of school coming to a close, the PHS Music Department put on their annual end of the year music festivals. On May 5, the PHS Orchestra performed their final concert of the year and their senior members wore …

Kyle Nix graduated from McColly School of Real Estate in Valparaiso, IN. Since graduation, Nix has started his journey in real estate with the firm of Listing Leaders Premier. At this location, Nix’s official title is a real estate broker. Nix is grateful …

Dr. Brian Damitz, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, shares what it’s like in his daily life as a father, community member and local surgeon: Dr. Damitz grew up in Kokomo, Indiana.  After graduating high school he attended Butler University where he earned a …