Caitlin Vanlaningham

Being a teenager can be tough. There is so much that your family, friends, strangers, and society expects of you and it’s hard to keep up while still taking time to be true to yourself. You are no longer a child, but you aren’t an adult either....

It's Valentine's Day weekend, folks! Do you know what your plans are? Here are a few ideas to aid in your adventures whether they be for a romantic date or a family outing or for friends looking for something fun to do. Do you have an event you'd...

February is American Heart Month, and this time of year is dedicated to raising awareness on heart disease and stroke all across the country. The American Heart Association (AHA), the oldest and largest voluntary health organization, champions this...

For over 20 years, Miguel (or Mike as many call him) Aguilar has helped to keep the awesome going on at Kelsey’s Steak House in Valparaiso. Born in Veracruz, Mexico and raised in Aurora, IL, Mike started in the restaurant industry early. “My dad...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, this segment of Active in NWI will be dedicated to the lovers… of fitness. There are times when it’s tough to work out alone. There is no one to talk to and no one to motivate you to keep going. Having someone there...

Have you ever had breakfast with a scarecrow? It’s a wonderful time, and you must know, That lions love to dine in the morning time With tin men and young ladies in tow. There is one girl of which I speak. She had a terribly unlucky streak. Her...

NorthShore Health Centers is building a new facility in Portage. This multi-million-dollar project will bring in more jobs to Porter County and give NorthShore more space to work. An estimated 150 jobs will be brought to Porter County with this new...

Man’s best friend saved the day! Buddy, a black pit lab mix, saved his forever family from a fire in late January. This sweet dog was surrendered by his first family to Lakeshore PAWS in 2015 when they moved and couldn’t take him with them. He...

Dr. Larry McAfee, who we all know from McAfee Animal Hospital in Valparaiso, recently was bestowed with the Spirit of Scouting Award at the Dunes Moraine District Spirit of Scouting Dinner in late January of this year. The Spirit of Scouting Award is...

There are times that the solution to a problem is not one that you would expect. Our bodies speak to us, but unfortunately they don’t use words. They use physical cues like pain, tingling, fatigue, etc. It’s our job to watch for these cues and do...