Saint Joseph County advances Portage Manor disposal after packed public hearing; RFP process to follow

Apr 29, 2026

After a multi‑hour public hearing, the Saint Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 28 to advance a resolution (R‑6‑C‑2026) that moves the Portage Manor property into an RFP process; speakers urged preservation, a school proposal from Saint Thomas More Academy, and raised concerns about potential unmarked graves and ecological value.

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The Saint Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 28 to advance a resolution (R‑6‑C‑2026) that keeps the Portage Manor property moving through a statutory disposal process and into a public request‑for‑proposals stage.

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