The Valparaiso community gathered on Sunday for an afternoon filled with music, friends and fun. More importantly, they came together for a cause. The Livin’ It Up Music Festival raised money for Special Olympics of Porter County. The festival was...
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Superhero Lovers from All Over the Region Celebrate their Heroes at Whiting’s Superhero Saturday
The Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce and the city of Whiting joined forces to put on a special Superhero Saturday. Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Spider-Man were the stars of the show on 119th Street. Superhero lovers from all over...
Kelsey’s Steakhouse Hosts Beer Dinner Featuring Ballast Point With Indiana Beverage
A new team was formed on Wednesday night. Kelsey’s Steakhouse of Valpo partnered up with Ballast Point and Indiana Beverage to bring a special beer dinner to Porter County. Kelsey’s first craft beer event showcased a slew of different beverages....
Boone Grove Softball Back to State to Settle Unfinished Business
Boone Grove junior Taylor Howell knows her role. The outfielder understands that when she sets the table, the rest of the Wolves have enough to eat. Howell is the leadoff hitter for the 25-2 Porter County Conference champions, who will face the...
TradeWinds’ Annual Picnic gets Generous Donation from Strack & Van Til
TradeWinds Services, Inc. held their annual consumer picnic for their students on Friday morning. A day filled with activities like water slides and basketball was catered by the fine folks at Strack & Van Til. Click here to see more photos!...
South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority Cruised On Down to Fair Oaks Farm for a Great Car Show
A cavalcade of classic cars took off for the second annual South Shore Regional Car Show on Thursday. Nearly 200 classic rides were on display for the audience. Spero Batistatos, President/CEO of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority,...
Kids, Mascots Take Center Stage in Whiting for Back to School Mascot Extravaganza
Northwest Indiana kids who will soon be going back to school got one cool treat on a hot summer’s day, as mascots from all over America converged at Whiting’s Lakefront Park for the Back to School Mascot Extravaganza. Local favorite Oilman Stan...
City of Whiting Hosts Fantastic 4th of July Parade
Beautiful weather made for some great attendance, as thousands lined up and down the streets of Whiting for this year’s Fourth of July Parade. Click here to see more parade photos! Police cars, community leaders, the Jessie White Tumblers, and even...
LIVE BLOG: Chicago Celebrates 2015 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks with Parade and Rally
We'll be updating you on the latest from the parade and rally today as Hawks fans celebrate the Stanley Cup returning to Chicago. Stay tuned and get the latest updates here, follow us on Twitter at @NWIndianaLife, Instagram at @GoodNewsNWI, and be...