Next Chapter Cafe in Portage isn’t just for people in recovery December 1, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. Portage’s new Next Chapter Cafe is BYOF – bring your own food. The café serves nonalcoholic drinks to go with whatever you bring to eat.
Leaves continue to plague South Shore Line with gooey residue November 30, 2025 at 1:46 p.m. Gooey leaves on the rails have caused the South Shore Line’s on-time performance to plummet in November.
Portage’s first ice rink is now open at pavilion on U.S. 12 November 27, 2025 at 12:51 p.m. Skaters had a hot time Tuesday at Portage’s latest hot spot, the new Fire & Ice Rink. It’s the city’s first public ice rink.
Hobart confirmed as Amazon Web Services data center site November 26, 2025 at 9:13 a.m. A large slice of Amazon’s planned $15 billion data center pie is on Hobart’s plate, Mayor Josh Huddlestun confirmed Tuesday.
Portage shifts dates on 2026-27 school calendar November 25, 2025 at 12:25 p.m. The Portage Township School Board revised the 2026-27 school calendar just a week after approving it.
South Shore Line president announces retirement; West Lake Corridor start expected in March November 25, 2025 at 11:26 a.m. South Shore Line President Michael Noland waited until the West Lake Corridor project is nearly complete to announce his retirement.
Amazon plans $15B data center campuses in Northwest Indiana for state’s largest construction project November 24, 2025 at 5:07 p.m. Amazon plans to spend $15 billion for the largest construction project in Indiana history, building data center campuses in Northwest Indiana.
Seeds planted for Porter County Ag Day revival after dormancy November 23, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. Porter County Farm Bureau President Bob Wichlinski harvested a crop of agricultural educators to revive Ag Day after years of dormancy.
Portage Mayor Austin Bonta is learning, teaching during his second year in office November 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Portage Mayor Austin Bonta, ever fond of analogies, said Wednesday he’s in his sophomore year in office.
Portage teachers granted $2,000 raises for next two years November 18, 2025 at 4:22 p.m. The Portage Township School Board granted teachers $2,000 raises this year and next.