Fifth-grader Aidan Taskoff was late to Cooks Corner Elementary School this morning, but he didn’t get in trouble for it. Instead, friends waved and cheered as Aidan, Chris Fisher and Ella Siewin arrived to school in a fire truck with its sirens blaring for …
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Gary Southshore Railcats fans can expect more fun this season than ever before with an improved lineup of festivals, giveaways and other activities that will make the whole family excited for a day at U.S. Steel Yard. “It’s just kind of the perfect mix of …
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Paramedics, police, firefighters and hospital administrators gathered outside Porter Regional Hospital’s emergency bay Thursday afternoon for an EMS Week cookout as part of a celebration for area emergency workers. “It’s a good limelight opportunity …
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Inside Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant on Thursday night, the loud chatter turned to even louder laughter as Oak Partners passed red noses to over 150 clients in celebration of Red Nose Day during their eighth annual Margarita Mingle. The clients and partners …
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To show appreciation for the hard work of their Emergency Medical Service workers, La Porte Hospital celebrated EMS Week with an open house-style lunch on Tuesday. All area EMS providers were invited. “An EMS career is stressful and intense. It’s …
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At first, Portage High School junior Andrea Vance didn’t realize she had just been named the Distinguished Young Woman for the class of 2018. After her name was called, she stood still on the stage, still believing she was just another one of 27 girls who …
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For the 25th time since 1986, the Science Olympiad team at Thomas Jefferson Middle School will head to nationals as state champions for their age group. Despite starting preparations in November and practicing five days a week, including Saturdays, beginning …
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On the final summer Sunday, the last day of the weekend before Portage Township Schools resume for a new year, Real Life Community Church invited families out to their Family Fun Fair to with ways to prepare for the upcoming school year. The event helps …
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Along with departments across the country, the Portage Police hosted an annual Night Out to visit with interested members of the community. Chief Troy Williams said the event has taken place for a few years to, “get rid of some of the mystique that some …
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Just as it has for the past 16 years, the Portage Summer Music Series once again takes center stage every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. with free community concerts. Through the collaboration of the Portage Township Live Entertainment Association, Chamber of …
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