The Uptown Arts District was full of hustle and bustle Saturday August 4, 2012. It was due to the 3rd Annual Taste of Michigan City which started at noon and would not end until 11pm that night! There were booths set up by local restaurants lining...
Caitlin Vanlaningham
NIPSCO’s Centennial: A Celebration of Past, Present and Future
Exactly 100 years ago on August 2, 1912, Calumet Electric Company Incorporated opened its doors as an electric utility corporation. Its purpose was to supply power to the electric train service that traveled between the cities of Gary, Crown Point,...
Porter Regional Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening with Healthy Hustle 5K
The sun is shining, low humidity, a light breeze…what a perfect day to go for a run. This sentiment was on the minds of many of the patrons at the Porter Regional Hospital’s grand opening. The hospital hosted the Healthy Hustle, a 5K run and...
WVLP’s 6th Annual Hog Roast Is a Feast for the Eyes, Ears and Mouth
The smells of pulled pork and sounds of good music that wafted out of Butterfield Pavilion on Friday, July 27 were no accident. Those were the byproducts of WVLP’s Annual Hog Roast. WVLP is a non-profit, volunteer based radio station that is...
Kindergarten Countdown at PNC Makes Learning Fun
It was a gorgeous day to be outside on Wednesday July 25, which is why groups of children from different Michigan City Area Schools (MCAS) came out to participate in the Kindergarten Countdown held at Purdue North Central’s Born Learning Trail....
NSA Girls Fast Pitch World Series Opening Ceremonies In Downtown Valparaiso A Colorful and Energetic Evening
What has loads of hairspray, glitter, and wicked changeups? That's right folks, girls softball! And that was the main event happening in downtown Valparaiso Monday July 23, 2012. The Opening Ceremonies for the NSA Girls Fast Pitch World Series were...
There’s Something for Everyone at the 2012 Porter County Fair
Looking for something that the whole family can enjoy? Well, look no further than the Porter County Fair. You want rides? There are all sorts of fast, twisting, topsy-turvy, stomach-dropping structures for the thrill-seekers. Animals? The 4-H...
First Hole-in-One Ever at Boys & Girls Annual Golf Outing
One lucky golfer got a hole-in-one at the 32nd Annual Boys & Girls Golf Outing at Forest Park. Ed Malone, owner of Hooligan’s in Chesterton, was on the 17th hole of the course when he made the shot with a nine iron. The hole-in-one was not only...
32nd Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing a Hit
The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the game was on at the 32nd annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing today in Valparaiso. The outing was held at Forest Park Golf Course, which has been around for over 90 years and is a favorite...
Dinner with Scoopie is a Delightful and Delicious Time
It was a very special night at Culver’s in Valparaiso on Sunday. The new Scoopie mascot was unveiled for the first time. To celebrate, the eatery threw a party! Dinner With Scoopie was held Sunday July 8, 2012 from 5-7pm in the festively decorated...