County officials and volunteers kick off day one of volunteer landscaping project at Portage Manor
By: Will Conybeare
Posted: Jul 28, 2022 7:22 PM EDT

-
1:56
Quiet morning, Severe storms likely this afternoon
-
2:52
Berrien County Parks updated ordinance in effect
-
1:52
Singing Sands Festival is in full swing, welcoming master sand...
-
2:32
Staying weather aware at the Elkhart 4H Fair
-
2:48
SBCSC nears pre-pandemic ILEARN scores; still trailing state...
-
1:28
Youth sports taking center stage in South Bend
-
1:22
Two men facing charges in the June 7 murder of Kristina Ortiz
-
0:46
Annual Folds of Honor Charity Classic golf outing Friday
-
2:07
Severe storms possible Saturday
-
1:26
Duck, Duck, Go! Duck races at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair
-
4:12
Premier Arts debuts all-youth ’The Little Mermaid’
-
1:26
Rockin’ the 4-H Exhibit
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Day one of the volunteer landscaping project at Portage Manor kicked off on Thursday with county officials and volunteers out mowing and weeding.
Due to a staffing shortage, Portage Manor has had one worker that handles all outdoor and indoor maintenance on the ten-acre property.
Local leaders are asking for volunteers to give time to help with the upkeep of the lawn.
"If you have an hour a week, that's cool," said St. Joseph County Commissioner Derek Dieter. "Just let me know so we can hook you up with an edger, weed eater, or whatever and come out and do that."
Individuals interested in volunteering with the upkeep of Portage manor should contact Derek Dieter at [email protected]
Sign up for the ABC 57 Newsletter