Portage Township Trustee

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says most requests for rent help come from tenants behind on rent whose landlords have suggested they come to the trustee.

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow, REAL Services, the St. Joseph County Public Library, and the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County are collaborating on the new Portage Commons senior center opening April 1.

REAL Services won a $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County to renovate a new senior center

Portage Township’s former offices at 133 N. William Street will soon transform into a hub for older adults.

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says expanding services will require a property tax increase but it won't affect most homeowners because they're already taxed up to 1% of their assessed valuation

Knowing what's healthy and affordable and finding the time to prepare and clean up after cooking can seem daunting

Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says he'll continue asking surrounding townships to join the new territory in coming years.

The move comes as the township gave out 37 percent more in aid last year compared to the year prior

Renovations to the building will include more privacy for people seeking help to pay rent and utility bills

Records indicate there are more than 1,200 bodies buried in unmarked graves on the property