Have you ever dreamed of being a star, of being onstage in front of hundreds of people? Have you ever hoped to be discovered? For local Lake and Porter county residents, this could be your chance! Gathering under the spotlights on the stage of...
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Purdue University Calumet Celebrates Marks End of an Era with 2016 Commencement
Commencement is a momentous occasion, representing the culmination of years of hard work and diligence. It is a time of joy, of tears, of transformation. This year, that transformation was not only evident in the awarding of degrees to the 983...
Local Police Officers Face Off Against Firefighters at Hammond’s Slugfest 2016 to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation
There is an old debate that raises the question; which is stronger - an irresistible force or an immovable object? To see more photos from this event, click here! Police officers are well-known for being brave and assertive. They must be, since they...
Former Site of Camelot Bowl in Portage to See New Life As New Home of Portage Adult Education Center
Times change, people grow. They move into a community, or they move out and – with each generation that passes – the needs and character of the community changes, too. Many people from the Portage area were saddened last year when it was...
Valparaiso University Duesenberg Hall Plays Host to 4th Annual Stars Over Valpo to Benefit WVLP
With evening storms covering most of the area, there wasn’t much chance of seeing stars in Valparaiso last night – with one exception: the 4th annual Stars Over Valpo concert to benefit local radio station WVLP 103.1 FM. Gregg Kovach, executive...
Valparaiso’s Historic Memorial Opera House Hosts Evening of Classical Music, Featuring the South Shore Orchestra
One of the best-kept secrets in Valparaiso enjoyed the chance to show off their talent last night with an evening of classical music. The South Shore Orchestra presented a show of resurrection-themed music, featuring features Alan Hovhaness’...
Griffith Panthers Fans Hold Prayer Vigil In Support of Players Injured in Crash
The region held its breath yesterday, as news of a tragedy spread quickly through Northwest Indiana. Shortly after noon, on a bright Saturday in mid-March, while headed to a semistate game at Lafayette Jefferson, a school bus carrying the Griffith...
The Soul of the Blues Comes to Valpo for 10th Annual Ben Franklin Blues Project at Valparaiso High School
In a world filled with too much talk of anger and violence, with too many people building walls and pointing fingers, Ben Franklin Middle School’s Blues Project sought last night to entertain, educate and bring people together. Click here to see...
Superintendent for Public Instruction, Glenda Ritz, Visits Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana for Fourth Annual Brunch to Benefit the Quentin P. Smith Endowment Program
Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana held a special luncheon this weekend, to host a very special visitor, Indiana state Superintendent for Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, to their annual Dr. Quentin P. Smith CCSJ STEM scholarship...
Hammond Officials Leads City Council, Business Owners On tour of Proposed City Hall Location
Hammond city hall members gathered inside the lobby of the historic Bank Calumet building this week, for a walk-through of the offices, before being asked to put an upcoming move to a vote. Mayor McDermott has proposed moving the current city hall...