On Thursday, Indiana University Northwest hosted their annual Chancellor’s Medallion ceremony at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. The Chancellor’s Medallion is the highest honor to be presented by the Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest. The...
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Purdue University Northwest Cuts the Ribbon on New Community Counseling Center in Hammond
On Thursday, Purdue University Northwest held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Community Counseling Center on Indianapolis Boulevard in Hammond. Before the building was transformed into a state of the art counseling center, it was home to a...
United Way of Porter County and Extra Mile Fitness Welcome Region Runners to Valpo Half Marathon and 5K
On Sunday, United Way of Porter County, in partnership with Extra Mile Fitness, hosted Race the Region’s series Valpo Half Marathon and new 5K. The course ran through winding country, scenic roads of Valparaiso. All of the proceeds from the races...
Purdue University Northwest’s Late Night Madness Kicks Off Pride Basketball Season
On Thursday, Purdue University Northwest held their 6th annual Late Night Madness event to kick off the beginning of the men’s and women’s basketball season. The event started at 9pm in the Hammond campus Fitness and Recreation Center gym and was...
Strack & Van Til and Culinary Fight Club Present Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown
On Monday, Strack & Van Til in Schererville hosted the Culinary Fight Club, featuring Bo Jackson’s Grocery Store Blitz and Tailgate Throwdown. The event promoted Bo Jackson’s Signature Food Line as chefs from around the Midwest used different...
Porter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board Hosts Annual Celebration of Wildlife to Honor and Advocate for Animals
On Sunday, the Porter County Wildlife Management Advisory Board hosted their second day of the annual Celebration of Wildlife event at Sunset Hill Farm in Valparaiso. The second day of the weekend event was a Pet Rescue/Adoption day. Adoptable pets...
Michigan City Police, Fire, and Schools Team Up for United Way of La Porte County FUNdraiser
On Friday, the eighth annual Unified Car Wash for the United Way of La Porte County was held across from Ames Field in Michigan City. The car wash was held to raise money for the United Way and in turn, support those in need within the community. A...
The Lakes of Valparaiso Makes a Splash with 2nd Annual Puppy Plunge
On Thursday, The Lakes of Valparaiso Apartments held their 2nd Annual Puppy Plunge for the residents and pups of the Lakes community. The Puppy Plunge began at 5:00 pm, and all different types of dogs were let loose to enjoy the final days of nice...
7th Annual NIPSCO Luminary Awards Shine a Spotlight on Community Leaders
The streets and homes of Northwest Indiana are always full of light, and with light comes joy and happiness. NIPSCO has been lighting up our communities for over 100 years, and recently added a joyous spotlight for community leaders and organizations...
Lakes of Valparaiso Welcomes Residents to a Nacho Bar Dinner, Fostering Community and Connections
At many stages in life, everybody is looking to find the perfect home, community, and lifestyle. Some people enjoy amenities such as a pool, gaming center, or basketball/sand volleyball courts, and others may simply enjoy the peacefulness and...