Elise Sims

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead

Take a walk into the past with a trip to Lake County Park’s Buckley Homestead Northwest Indiana residents can get a glimpse of the area's agricultural history during a visit to Buckley Homestead County Park in Lowell. Part of Lake County Parks and Recreation facilities, the 575 acre-living history farm provides a snapshot of...

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Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2023

By: Alayna Wilkening, Ashley Spargo, Aubrey Thomson, Autum Meyers, Curtis Hankins, Elise Sims, Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: December 18, 2023

Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2023 A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

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Time to celebrate: Indiana Beverage unleashes The Beast at stores across Northwest Indiana

Time to celebrate: Indiana Beverage unleashes The Beast at stores across Northwest Indiana Just in time for Halloween parties and tailgating, a new adult beverage will be ripping its way into retail stores across Northwest Indiana. Distributed by Indiana Beverage for CANarchy, The Beast™ Unleashed makes its debut October 2. The Beast is...

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NIPSCO turns to Mother Nature to help power a future filled with renewable resources

NIPSCO turns to Mother Nature to help power a future filled with renewable resources The clock is winding down on coal-fired energy sources and NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource, is preparing to power Indiana for years to come. “NIPSCO is committed to creating our own reliable, sustainable supply of energy that will serve customers...

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Porter-Starke offers quality services to help individuals get back on the path to mental wellness

Porter-Starke offers quality services to help individuals get back on the path to mental wellness Mental illnesses can have a variety of causes and are oftentimes unpredictable. When someone you know is in distress and is having difficulty functioning at home and at work, Porter-Starke Services is available round the clock with quality inpatient...

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Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon sets tone, makes staff and community outreach top priorities of office

Porter County Sheriff Jeff Balon sets tone, makes staff and community outreach top priorities of office With more than 32 years in law enforcement, Jeff Balon said he still gets up with a smile on his face in the morning and looks forward to going to work. He attributes his longevity on the job to both of his families - his family at home and his...

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Parents and kids are all about the new LTMX over-under bridge in Pulaski County

Parents and kids are all about the new LTMX over-under bridge in Pulaski County Dirt bike riders of all levels are wheelin' it to Medaryville to experience the new over-under bridge at the Leisure Time Motocross (LTMX) track. According to Track Owner Bill Ricard, there is only one other motocross track with an over-under bridge...

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Larson-Danielson and Chesterton community help make new police station a reality

Larson-Danielson and Chesterton community help make new police station a reality Taking a leap into the future, Larson-Danielson and the entire Chesterton community help to make the new police station a reality. Larson-Danielson Construction officially broke ground on the new Chesterton police station on Thursday, July 6. Local...

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Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain

Sinai Forum’s 70th season at Purdue University Northwest aims to inspire, educate, entertain For the past 70 years, Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest has brought together world-renowned scholars, leaders, dignitaries, artists and personalities to encourage, inspire, educate and entertain. This season carries on its longstanding...

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American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities

American Water’s grant program aims to keep clean drinking water flowing in Northwest Indiana communities Every drop counts. The folks at Indiana American Water are committed to protecting the environment and finding ways to use this precious resource wisely. Working to bring water and wastewater services to customers, Indiana American Water strives to...

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