Portage City Council

Plans for a new Portage subdivision face an uncertain future with the city council.

An ordinance that would allow Portage residents to own chickens is moving forward with the city council. The measure presented Tuesday would let residents keep up to five female chickens in backyard coops, with some restrictions.

Portage elementary schools now have dedicated school resource officers.

A proposed ordinance would prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in Valparaiso, but it could be overruled by legislation in the General Assembly.

The city of Portage is gearing up for the Central Avenue West reconstruction.

Porter County communities are looking to crack down on puppy mills.

The Portage Fire Department had another record year for calls. It responded to 6,137 calls in 2022, a slight increase from the year before.

Portage residents could soon be allowed to own chickens.

The city of Portage appears to be off to a better financial start in 2023.

Neighbors' Educational Opportunities (NEO) will have to wait a bit longer to see if the city of Portage will help fund a proposed childcare program and career training center.