SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The St. Joseph County Council expressed support for keeping Portage Manor operational through a resolution shared Friday morning.

The council cited the property’s historical significance and referenced preservation proposals from St. Thomas More Academy and local ecologist Steve Sass . The proposals aim to preserve both the manor and surrounding land.

The council’s resolution does not determine Portage Manor’s fate. That decision rests with the county commissioners, who have not announced when they will vote on the property’s future.

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