NRA wrong to be against new background chekcs
Even though it has been two and half months since the tragedy at Newtown, the debate over gun control issues is still ongoing. The most common sense issues are becoming increasingly divided in Washington and now More...
Do not blame tragedy on lack of religion in schools
Dec. 14, 2012 is a day that will be remembered in history along with Sept. 11, 2001 and April 20, 1999. Dec. 14 was a day that 20 children and six adults were killed inside the walls of Sandy Hook Elementary. By More...
Teachers approve new contract
The teachers of the Portage Township Schools approved a new contract that is in effect until June of next year, but it is much shorter than contracts have been in the past. Portage teachers approved a contract that More...
More Americans should exercise valuable right to vote
On Tuesday, Americans will head to polling places and cast their ballots for the Presidency, Governor, Senator, House of Representatives and school board. Each of these offices are just as important as the More...
Portage High School deserves more credit
On Sep. 19, the Department of Education released the state wide grades for each public school as well as school district. Surprisingly to some, Portage High School received an A grading from the state, but yet More...
School closes East pool, repairs currently underway
Swimmers at Portage High School have been unable to use the pool at East as the tiling in the pool is being completely replaced. According to Athletic Director Kelly Bermes, the situation of chipped tiles was More...
Romney’s lying, incorrect facts costing him
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is the latest politician to be welcomed into the world of secret video recording. In May, Romney was recorded by an anonymous attendee of a private More...
Citizens can use variety of options to register to vote
Nov. 6 of this year will be a big day for the country and Indiana as voters head to the polls to cast their votes for President, Senate, House of Representatives, Governor and local county officials. However, More...
Denying votes not American
This November, American voters will be making a choice that will define the future for years to come. Voters must decide between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Richard Mourdock and Joe Donnelly for Senate and John More...
Former superintendent comes out of retirement
Former PTS Superintendent Michael Berta stands in front of his own street sign on the east side of PHS. Berta came out of retirement for the 2012-2013 school year and is now Superintendent of Valparaiso Community More...
