For new mothers especially, pregnancy can be an intimidating journey. Support from friends, family, and healthcare professionals can relieve a lot of the nerves, but sometimes talking to someone going through the exact same experience enriches that...
Read MoreStrawberry Fields Pancake House Offers Delicious (and Affordable!) Daily Specials
If anyone needed a better reason to dine at a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch all day long, Crown Point’s Strawberry Fields Pancake House and Restaurant is prepared to give one. Throughout spring, Strawberry Fields Pancake House and...
Read MoreRittenhouse Village at Valparaiso Celebrates “Some Sweet Mamas”
No matter her age, every mother deserves some extra love around Mother’s Day. On May 12, Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso invited residents’ family members to join them in a celebratory “Coffee with Mom” breakfast. Karen Anderson, Director...
Read MoreCalumet College of St. Joseph Gives Students Chance to Pick CEOs’ Brains through “Chat with the Chief”
When it comes to an education, Calumet College of St. Joseph provides students with the tools they need to start their lives post-graduation. Sometimes specified guidance from the world outside of education can be just the thing a student needs to...
Read MoreA Valpo Life In the Spotlight: Scott Holmen
As the new Exalted Ruler of Valparaiso’s Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #500, Scott Holmen has his work cut out for him. Thankfully, he loves Valpo, golf, and helping people, so he seems to be a good man for the job. Since April 1,...
Read MoreNorthShore Health Centers says “We are Wild About Moms” and Proves It
On any given day, moms can treat their kids to loads of fun at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center. On May 8, NorthShore Health Centers commandeered the space and hosted “We are Wild About Moms,” an event designed to treat moms for a change!...
Read MoreMetro Recycling, Arcelor Mittal, and Others Honored for Dedication to a Healthy Environment at Annual NWI Partners for Clean Air Luncheon and Awards
Northwest Indiana is making big strides in improving air quality, preserving and protecting the environment, and educating the community on environmental health. On May 4, the Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air hosted their annual Luncheon and...
Read MoreCity of Crown Point Breaks Ground on Bulldog Park, Promises Ice Skating by Year’s End
Summer may be on the horizon, but the city of Crown Point is already gearing up for winter fun. On May 2, preparations for Bulldog Park, an all-seasons event center, were officially announced. Mayor David Uran led the groundbreaking ceremony,...
Read MoreUnited Way of Porter County and Union Workers Partner to Give the Portage YMCA a Makeover
For 77 years, the United Way of Porter County has partnered with organized labor unions to ensure that they are improving the community in the best possible ways. When United Way sees an opportunity to benefit both community and AFL-CIO members, it...
Read MoreThe City of Crown Point Honors Historic Moment with Kissing Statue Installation
Almost every American is familiar with the famous 1945 photograph of “The Kiss”: a World War II sailor sweeping a nurse into his arms for a spontaneous kiss, celebrating V-Day with thousands of others in New York’s Times Square. On April 23rd,...
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