For Northwest Indiana residents, the Dunes offer an escape from daily life. After a long day at work, Valparaiso natives can be at the beach in 25 minutes and enjoy dinner and the sunset. For a weekend escape, La Porte dwellers only have to drive 40...
Julia Rhode
Porter Hospital Presents Help Prevent Cancer Seminar with Dr. Vijaya Chapala
Vijaya Chapala, M.D., recently joined Porter Physician Group and her impact on the community is already evident. “My passion is to make the community healthy and to reduce the cost and suffering of people from chronic diseases,” shared Dr....
The Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable Hosts Annual Golf Outing
Over 250 like-minded business men and women joined together for one of the largest golf outings in the region. The Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable hosted the outing at White Hawk Country Club complete with breakfast, lunch, cocktails, and a...
Duneland Chamber Fireworks Light Up the Night for Thousands
With over 15,000 community members blanketing the beach, the eighth annual Duneland Chamber Fireworks was held with friends, food, and of course...fireworks! “This event is wholesome family fun in the beautiful setting of our Indiana Dunes National...
Methodist Hospitals Foundation Holds Golf Outing to Give High Risk Babies a Fighting Chance
As the summer weather comes out, so do the golfers. For supporters of the Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Monday morning was the perfect opportunity to enjoy a game of golf while supporting a worthy cause. The foundation hosts two signature events...
Ninth Annual Necktie 5K Offers a Father’s Day Tradition
With every holiday comes family traditions and for many families of Northwest Indiana, the Necktie 5K has become a Father’s Day affair. Centered around a necktie theme, participants are asked to sport their favorite tie along with all their running...
Local Nonprofit Emma’s Footprints donates CuddleCots to Every NWI hospital
It seemed fitting that the phrase “Give. Lead. Make a difference.” was written on the wall behind Joseph and Amelia Kowalisyn as they spoke about Emma’s Footprints, a nonprofit organization they created in honor of their daughter Emma. Emma...
Valpo High School’s ‘Hijab Day’ Provides New Perspective, Education, On Different Cultures
Not being familiar with another culture can often lead to misconceptions; for female students at the high school that wear hijabs, a veil that covers the head and chest, these misconceptions can cause difficulties at school. Seniors Lindsey Walsh and...
Valparaiso Community Schools Break Ground for Heavilin Elementary
In celebration of the promising future for Valparaiso Community Schools, the sun shone down on an excited school board and community members alike. With the groundbreaking for Heavilin Elementary, the positive impacts the referendum will have for...
Calumet College of St. Joseph Celebrates Donors with Annual Trustees’ Ball
The 51st Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Ball was held Saturday night to generate funds for the Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Scholarship Fund. Cocktails and appetizers were served as guests arrived, followed by dinner. Phase4 Band also graced the...