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Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith at Valparaiso High School Friday, April 17, 2026, as a career fair speaker. His visit and private remarks with students sparked controversy. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso High controversy with Ind. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith resurfaces

June 11, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

A parent told the Valparaiso School Board she hoped to hear more about Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's appearance as guest speaker at a career fair.

Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce representatives join BJ’s Wholesale Club workers in a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for the warehouse club’s new 100,000-square-foot store in Portage. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage’s growth brings warehouse club, additional retail and eateries

June 11, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Construction has already begun for the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Portage, but ground was ceremonially broken Wednesday.

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall explained details of the 2023 schools budget at the Sept. 11, 2023, city council meeting. McCall is leaving the district for the private sector. (Phillip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso School Board ready to hire new superintendent

June 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Valparaiso School Board is in contract negotiations with a finalist to succeed Superintendent Jim McCall.

Parent Jennifer Hora speaks at the Monday, June 8, 2026, Valparaiso School Board meeting about the new school cellphone ban. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso schools policy on cellphones is up for revision

June 9, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

The Valparaiso School Board Monday put a policy on cellphones on hold. A state law banning cellphone use in schools takes effect July 1.

Portage invites public input on comprehensive plan

June 7, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta promised a new comprehensive plan for Portage when he ran for office in 2023, and now that process has begun.

Portage council weighs ban on discharging weapons in city limits

June 4, 2026 at 10:15 a.m.

Portage City Attorney Dan Bortnicki will take another shot at an ordinance that would prohibit discharging weapons in the city.

Third graders Layla Henry, left, and Kenzie Karban share a low five while hanging out during the last day of school at Aylesworth Elementary in Portage, Indiana, June 3, 2026. Portage Township Schools are preparing to tear down the school for a district reorganization and new building. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Aylesworth Elementary School students, staff bid teary farewell

June 3, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Aylesworth Elementary School students and staff in Portage went through all the last lasts Wednesday.

Portage’s Founders Square, pictured on Friday, June 7, 2024. (Doug Ross/for Post-Tribune)

Portage council delays action on fiscal policies, public comment

June 3, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.

The Portage council delayed action on procedures implemented in the clerk-treasurer’s office and a new policy on public comment at meetings.

Portage City Hall

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Portage Redevelopment Commission close to sale of two lots

June 2, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

Creating a subdivision implies turning a large lot into smaller ones. The Portage Plan Commission did the opposite on Monday. Four parcels totaling 4.33 acres were turned into two commercial...

Fellowship helping Portage’s food service director stir up program

May 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Portage Township Schools Food Service Director Dawn Kelley had homework due on Friday. She’s one of 23 school food service professionals nationwide to have been granted a 2026 Healthy School...

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