Road named in Berta’s honor following retirement
By: Ariel Motto, News Editor PHS Principal Caren Swickard stands with Berta during the dedidcation ceremony at Portage High School. Photo by Steven Saylor Head principal Caren Swickard announced Monday More...

Simmons providing support as starting varsity catcher
Zach Simmons catches during a game against Valparaiso that resulted in a 10 to 3 victory for the Indians. Photo by Collin Czilli | Portagelife.com By: Peyton Hulse, Sports Writer Senior More...
Hodges continues dominance as starting catcher
Haley Hodges practices before a game.This is Hodge’s third year as the starting varsity catcher. Photo by Steven Saylor By: Brandon Vickrey, Sports Editor In softball and baseball, More...
Haupt adjusting to varsity singles position with ease
Haupt has been placed at the number 2 singles spot behind Senior Kacie McGuire. Photo by Kacie McGuire. By: Brandon Vickrey, Sports Editor Not only did sophomore Mandy Haupt More...
Road named in Berta’s honor following retirement
By: Ariel Motto, News Editor PHS Principal Caren Swickard stands with Berta during the dedidcation ceremony at Portage High School. Photo by Steven Saylor Head principal Caren More...
Price at the pump rising in NW Indiana
Fuel prices in Northwest Indiana were at an all-time high as of March, with an increase of 59 cents from Feb. 2012 and up 54 from March 2011, according to the American Automobile More...
Morgan Says…Meteor Showers
Do you hear that? …Listen closely. It’s the sound of the spring musical THE WEDDING SINGER, rocking your socks More...
Morgan Says…Work it Girl!
Bonjour Mes Amies! On a Wednesday like this one, the weekend is so close that you can practically reach over More...
Betsey Johnson Out Of Business!?
Betsey Johnson is one of my all time favorite designers. Despite it being really expensive, I...
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Prom was amazing last weekend. Everyone was dressed so glamorously and girls’ hair was perfectly curled...
2012 Summer Swimwear
Floral Of course floral is in, as always in summer, but now it’s the new hottest...
Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery a legend
The gravestones date back to the 1800s and there are about 200 More...
Former America needs to come back
I want the old America back. I want the America that stands up for the 99 percent of the people that are not More...
Vocationals more beneficial than honors diploma
When it comes to students and taking vocational classes offered by the Porter County Career Center, I often hear them say,..Students should be able to use SparkNotes to study
It is 11:00 at night and you are sitting at your desk frantically trying to memorize random facts from your English..New years resolution challenge: Do you have one?
Hey everyone! How was everyone’s Christmas (or other Holiday) and New Years? Mine was fantastic! Thanks More...
Winter health tips for pets
As the temperatures plunge, I do a bunch of things around the house to help my family adjust to the cooler..Uh..hey what’s up?!
Hey guys! I know it’s been a while, and I’m sorry because I’ve been majorly busy. Black Friday has come and..Snyder defeats Velazquez in mayoral race
Republican James Snyder defeated incumbent Democrat Olga Velazquez in the Portage mayoral race by a margin of 238 votes. Here are..
Deperio video encourages students to make difference
By: Angela Dornbos, Features Writer Originally, Ian DePerio was asked a series of questions regarding a few of his interests and..
Hodges continues dominance as starting catcher
By: Brandon Vickrey, Sports Editor In softball and baseball, the most vocal player on the team is often behind the plate. ..
K-Mart closes; Meijer to purchase building
Discount store supergiant K-mart has officially announced that it will be selling its U.S. Highway 6 location to Michigan, based Meijer..
















