Gina Giese-Hurst

Who's responsible for enforcement of unsafe building violations is changing in the city of Portage.

The city of Portage is looking to raise awareness of substance use disorder and encourage residents to seek treatment. The city council read a proclamation Tuesday recognizing September as National Recovery Month in the city.

The City of Portage is about to get bigger. The city council voted four-to-two this week to annex property in the 600 block of Porter County Road 700 North, between Willowcreek and Swanson roads. It's the first of two annexations required for a proposed 240-home subdivision.