Good morning, Portage.

Inmate Dominique D. Motton was locked in a jail transport van on May 12 and said he and others soiled themselves and broke a window to escape—accusing the sheriff’s office of negligence at the county jail.

Haverhill Elementary started its first half-day session on Aug.

25 as students explored a new building with connected learning commons—teachers and students share flexible spaces with improved safety features including bulletproof windows and swipe-access doors. Parents and staff say that the communal design marks a new approach in Portage Public Schools.

Stewardship Day

9:00 a.m. — Gourdneck State Game Area north-east parking lot — Free (Registration required) — Participate in invasive species removal and support local public lands in Portage.

Fall Fest

10 AM – 2 PM — Celery Flats Historic Area — Free entry — Enjoy autumn festivities with historical demos, crafts, food, and live music.