Rachel Stewart Wins Class of 2013 PHS Distinguished Young Women Program | Print |  E-mail
Written by Brandon Vickrey   

The 2012 Portage High School Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Competition was held on Saturday night as 29 of the school’s most distinguished junior girls competed for the title of Class of 2013 DYW.  In the end, Class of 2012 DYW Kacie McGuire handed off the honor to this year’s winner, Rachel Stewart.

Stewart has been an active member of Portage High School’s theatre department since transferring to the school her sophomore year.  She took the female lead in this year’s Spring Musical The Wedding Singer.  She performed a tap-dance routine as her talent during the competition.  Stewart received a $2200 cash scholarship, a medallion, a Josten’s Graduation package, a one-year YMCA Membership, assorted gifts, a Mary Kay Package, the chance to compete at state and the title of PHS Class of 2013 DYW.

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Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Hometown Festival Days! | Print |  E-mail
Written by Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce   

Crossroads-Hometown-Festival-Days-1Hometown Festival Days bring over 10,000 people to downtown Crown Point, Indiana in June. This year’s 2012 Hometown Festival days will be bigger and better than ever!

Festival Days kick-off on Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th with The Corn Roast. The Corn Roast hours are Friday 4-11pm and Saturday Noon-11pm. The popular band, Mr. Funnyman, will take the stage on Friday evening. On Saturday night another local favorite, The Retropolitans, will perform. A large children’s play area, plenty of delicious food and beverages, and the famous Shriner’s corn make this a family friendly party you will not want to miss! From 6am on June 15th until midnight on June 16th Main Street between Walnut Street and Clark Street and Joliet Street between Court Street and East Street will be closed to traffic.

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Celebrate Memorial Day with B & E Marine's Dock Party! | Print |  E-mail
Written by B & E Marine   

be-marine-memorial-day-dock-party.jpgOn Saturday, May 26th at 6pm, B & E Marine will host its annual Memorial Day Dock Party at the B & E Marine Showroom!

All B & E Owners Club Party attendees should bring a dish to share and their favorite beverage as they enjoy live music. Click here to RSVP for the event!

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Portage Fire Department to Host Bicycle Rodeo Day | Print |  E-mail
Written by Portage Fire Department   

portage-patchThe Portage Fire Department is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 9 am to noon. With help from Porter Hospital and IAFF Local 3151, the department will have a bicycle obstacle course set up for children to maneuver through. The Portage Kiwanis Club will also be on hand, helping fit children with helmets while supplies last.

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Bowling for Life Benefits Relay For Life of Duneland 2012 | Print |  E-mail
Written by Rays Relay Team   
Rays Sunshine, Relay for Life team, will be hosting a bowling event at Westchester Lanes in Chesterton Sunday, June 3, 2012 starting at 2pm.

$10 per person (children 5 & under free), includes shoe rental and all you can bowl for 3 hours, there will be no tickets sold at the door, all tickets must be purchased in advance.


There will also be raffles, and baked goods for sale.
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