Portage workers get new insurance carrier
City officials hope they will save money on workers compensation and other insurance costs after the Board of Works selected a private insurance carrier Tuesday. Bliss McKnight, an insurance carrier...
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South Shore to expand bike program
Calling a pilot program to allow bikes on South Shore trains worth pursuing further, the commuter rail service plans to add more cars where they can be docked and reduce...
Dozens pick out gifts in Portage police program
Rachel Burgos needed a break, something positive for the holiday season. Her mother died in October and Burgos said she expects to lose her house soon, and, even though she's...
Hammond plan for South Shore extension OK’d
The $600 million South Shore line extension from Hammond to Dyer won the approval Friday of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District board, clearing the way to begin working on...
Plan in place to refurbish city ambulances
The Portage Board of Works gave the fire department the go-ahead to buy what officials want to be its last ambulance Tuesday, which is good news for taxpayers, officials said....
Portage Township school chief retires
Portage Township Schools Superintendent Richard Weigel retired abruptly during a school board meeting Thursday. School Board President Andy Maletta confirmed Weigel requested the board accept his retirement. Weigel's exit was...
Portage Township school chief retires
Portage Township Schools Superintendent Richard Weigel retired abruptly during a school board meeting Thursday. School Board Superintendent Andy Maletta confirmed Weigel requested the board accept his retirement. Weigel's exit was...
Portage man to return to Illinois to face 43-year-old murder charge
Cathie Altman became emotional when she spoke of her late son and a likely trial for a Portage man who nearly faced a jury for "Baby Joey's" death more than...
Indictments outline alleged public corruption in Lake, Porter counties
This past April, Lake County Sheriff John Buncich went into a Gary towing operator's vehicle and fetched a $3,500 cash bribe from the front seat, a payment federal court records...
Local politicians react to federal corruption indictments of Lake, Porter officials
Following a series of corruption indictments against elected leaders in Lake and Porter counties, other officials decried the situation but called for unity moving forward. U.S. Attorney David Capp Friday...