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New Harbor Freight Store Now in Portage

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PORTAGE-Harbor Freight Tools is opening a new store in Portage.  The grand opening is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 1st  at 5972 US Highway 6.  According to a company news release, it will be Harbor Freight Tools' 24th store in Indiana.

The 15,000-square-foot store will stock a full selection of tools and accessories in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and more. Harbor Freight’s hand tools come with a lifetime warranty.  

Harbor Freight Tools project manager Calvin Singh says the company is excited to serve customers in Portage and looks forward to welcoming auto technicians, contractors, woodworkers, homeowners, hobbyists—anyone who needs affordable tools.
 
The new Harbor Freight Tools store will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

 

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.