The WisDOT put together a great YouTube video of the Business Coordination meeting presentation for the US Highway 51 reconstruction project. Learn about the US Highway 51 reconstruction project between Ontario Street and Pleasant Street in Portage, scheduled for 2021. The Portage Business Coordination Meeting...
Aspirus- Divine Savior COVID-19 Response Fund The staff of Divine Savior Healthcare is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community. By donating, you will be supporting the Aspirus – Divine Savior staff as we care for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Portage will be featured as part of the Columbia County episode of Discover Wisconsin on March 14. You can attend the Premiere Party at at Rock N Wool Winery on that Saturday, watch the program on WKOW 27 or FSN or click here to watch...
Highway 51 intersection design From Shawn Murphy, City of Portage City Administrator: The proposed “Pocket Park” to be located at the reconfigured intersection of Wisconsin/DeWitt/Edgewater as part of the Hwy 51 reconstruction project that will occur in 2021 was recently discussed. In 2018, the Mayor appointed an...
Survey: Statewide worker shortage continues Community officials, business leaders weigh in on issue By Joe VanDeLaarschot Jan. 28, 2020 HARTFORD, WI — A recent survey by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce indicates finding qualified workers remains one of the largest challenges for state business and industry. Community officials and business leaders...
First Weber donates to Sleep in Heavenly Peace First Weber Realtors Portage recently held a trivia night as a fundraiser for the Portage chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). The Portage First Weber Office and the First Weber Foundation presented the organization with a check...
HART & OLSON FAMILY DENTISTRY CELEBRATING 30 YEARS! This week, in 1989, Dr. Gerald Hart purchased a dental practice and building at 318 DeWitt St. in Portage, WI. He started with one employee! Read along to reminisce with us on the history and milestones of Hart &...
City of Portage Press Release from Tom Drury, Police & Fire Commission President and Mayor Rick Dodd Date: November 6, 2019 RE: Selection of Chief of Police On behalf of the City of Portage and the Police and Fire Commission (PFC) we have the privilege of announcing the...
Report: Wisconsin sees second highest manufacturing job growth in U.S. By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Oct 9, 2019 Wisconsin ranked second in the nation for manufacturing job growth in 2016 and 2017, according to recent data highlighted by groups celebrating the state’s “Manufacturing Month” throughout...
Asphalt Materials, Inc. Broadens Midwest Footprint by Acquiring HG Meigs Asphalt Materials, Inc, an innovative leader in the asphalt industry, announced today that it has acquired the Wisconsin based asphalt companies, HG Meigs and Meigs Transport. The acquisition allows Asphalt Materials, Inc. to expand its capabilities...
