Portage Emergency Services handed out Fire Services Exemplary Service Medals to firefighters who have served at least 20 years Thursday. Pictured left to right are deputy fire chief Dave Holmes, Bob Wood, Daren Van Den Bussche, fire chief Phil Carpenter (30 years), Capt. Dave Sproat, Wendell Williams (30 years), Dean Arndt, Capt. George Kerr (30 years), Capt. Todd McKinnon, Ted Jordan, Dave Green (30 years) and Doug Henderson. (CLARISE KLASSEN/PORTAGE DAILY GRAPHIC/QMI AGENCY)

Firefighters recognized

Portage Emergency Services took a break from their regular practice night to recognize the long service of some of their firefighters.

Devon Smith of the Portage Phillies prepares to swing at a pitch during a 6-4 win over the Notre Dame Clubs at Republic of Manitobah Park on Monday night. (Dan Falloon/Portage Daily Graphic)

Familiar faces for Phillies

The Portage Phillies are bringing back most of their league-finalist squad from last season as they get set to open their Winnipeg Fastpitch League season.

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