You might not have noticed a difference as you were standing in line to buy tickets to this year’s soccer games at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, but the new ticket booth there certainly doesn’t go unappreciated by those who use it to stay...
Over 200 attendees crowded the gorgeous Stardust Ballroom at the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel, and Spa Saturday evening to share a meal and help raise awareness of the Visiting Nurses Association of Northwest Indiana, as well as to raise money needed to...
Arriving in a foreign land can be difficult and confusing. Unfamiliar cities, unknown faces and the far-away feeling of distance from one’s homeland can make it frightening. Thankfully, Jessica Burkman of Valparaiso and her organization, Compass...
When asked about what he loves most about Northwest Indiana, Jason Kegebein has a very simple answer. “Community,” he says. “The community here is my heartbeat.” Kegebein maintains a close touch to the community that drives him, serving since...
Purdue Northwest (PNW) continued their Welcome Week celebration with a Welcome Rally on Wednesday at their campus in Westville, Indiana. The college offers over 70 different programs of study and serves roughly 15,000 students with an impressive 16:1...
The Lubeznik Center for the Arts celebrated its 36th Annual Arts & Artisans Festival this weekend, continuing their mission of making art more accessible by working to connect artists and artisans from around the country with patrons who...
What could be better than a relaxing drive through the country in a new car? How about a test drive in a new car that helps raise money for your local school! Currie Ford of Valparaiso, Union Township Middle School, and Wheeler High School teamed up...
Hammond city officials, along with representatives for architectural, construction and engineering companies met today at the former site of Woodmar Mall at the corner of 165th and Indianapolis Boulevard to break ground for a new, state-of-the-art...
When planning a wedding, it’s important that everything is just right, from the flowers to the venue, and especially the dress. Every bride wants to look their very best when they walk down the aisle, and that is why -- for more than 50 years --...
The City of Whiting once again proved itself to be a town that doesn’t take anything too seriously as they celebrated the kickoff of the 23rd anniversary of the “143rd Annual” Pierogi Fest. Don’t over think that- you read that correctly. It...
