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Portage man walking to Washington to raise funds in brother’s memory

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It’s a long walk from Portage to Washington, D.C., but for Antonio Gutierrez, it’s a step – a lot of steps – in support of the Portage Recovery Association. Gutierrez is raising funds in memory of his brother Erik. Gutierrez was in Greensboro, West Virginia, on Thursday. He plans to reach Washington on Tuesday. “That will mark two years to the day that I came home and found him dead,” he said. Erik suffered from mental illness and alcoholism, Gu…Read Article

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Region at Work: Fisherman ran Lake Michigan charter boat for nearly 40 years

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Richard Pegau and his late wife Judy ran Rainmaker Charters out of Portage for nearly 40 years. They took fisherman out on a charter boat onto Lake Michigan for a deep-sea fishing experience. They were often booked so much they had time for little other than to fish, eat and sleep.Read Article

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Juveniles ransack Portage Township Food Pantry, threaten staff

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A food pantry was ransacked in Portage Township.The township released footage of kids stealing food from the township food pantry.Now, the Portage Township TrusRead Article

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Model Railroader Photo of the Day: Switching at the steel mill

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Steel mills are big, gritty industries, and they make interesting scenes on model railroads. Bruce Dombey of Portage, Ind., sent in this photo of a Davenport 0-4-0 (a Bachmann On21⁄2 model with a new cab) switching ingot mold cars at the mill on his O scale layout. The mold cars are HO models by Rix Products that Bruce adapted for O scale. Model Railroader‘s Photo of the Day features images from our archives, celebrating decades of model railroa…Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Portage Council considering building permit fee increase

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"We have been trying pretty diligently to catch the city up in terms of appropriate costs, in particular, making sure that, quite frankly, developments are paying for themselves, the city is getting compensated adequately," Mayor Austin Bonta told council members.Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Portage man accused of twice firing gun during argument

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The accused explained the bullet holes in the ceiling by saying his rifle had misfired on two separate occasions when the woman was not present, police said.Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Portage Council approves tax abatements for grain elevator restart

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A grain elevator at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor could soon be back in use, with some help from the city of Portage. The city council Tuesday approved real and personal property tax abatements for the Louis Dreyfus Company.Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Shoot Like A Girl to Visit Bass Pro Shops in Portage, Indiana for the 2025 Authentic Tour

ATHENS, Ala. – May 30, 2025 – SLG2, Inc., the outdoor industry’s leading experiential marketing company, will be making a stop with its Shoot Like A Girl experience at Bass Pro Shops in Portage, Indiana, on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This interactive event offers a welcoming and safe environment designed to introduce women and their families to the exciting world of shooting sports, focusin…Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Portage man tells his soldier story from 80 years ago

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World War II ended 80 years ago and Edward J. Behling is among those still around who can give an account of a soldier’s viewpoint from that time. Behling is 101 and lives at his home in Portage. He was recently hospitalized for swelling in his legs and heart fibrillation, but he recovered and is now home.  His mind and memories remain sharp. There were an estimated 66,000 World War II veterans still alive as of 2024, according to the U.S. Depar…World War II · PortageRead Article

High-Speed Chase in Portage Ends with Arrest of Wanted Woman Traveling with Children - Region News Source

A woman with an active felony warrant was arrested Thursday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase through Portage with her two children in the back seat. According to police, the incident began around 8:20 a.m. when a Portage Police officer was stopped at a red light at U.S. Highway 6 and Swanson Road. While waiting in the westbound lanes, the officer witnessed a gray SUV run the red light at a high speed, heading westbound on Highw…Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

Gary Man Charged in Violent Domestic Incident at Portage Motel - Region News Source

A Gary man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he physically assaulted and restrained a woman during a domestic incident at a Portage motel, with children reportedly present nearby. According to court documents, officers were dispatched to a motel along U.S. Highway 20 in Portage on May 17, 2025, after a witness reported a disturbance. Upon arrival, police located a visibly distressed woman and three young children outside a motel…Portage, Indiana · PortageRead Article

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