Bells were ringing on April 17th as women from around Porter County gathered to play some good old-fashioned Bunco. United Way of Porter County hosted their 2nd Annual Women United Bunco Bash at Spa Special Events Center in Porter. Sponsored by...
Read MoreThe 2018 Hammond 911 Slugfest Champions a Cause
Almost everyone has accepted the fact that police officers and firefighters have an ageless friendly rivalry. Find somebody who would not want to see a police officer and a firefighter face off one another in the spirit of camaraderie and charity—a...
Read MoreAlbert’s Diamond Jewelers Donates to Down Syndrome Association
Though the atmosphere shone with its usual promise of the finer things, Albert’s Diamond Jewelers showcased more than just jewelry on April 13th. The Albert’s staff opened their doors to members of the Down Syndrome Association of Northwest...
Read MorePortage Strack & Van Til Hosts Grand Opening to Celebrate New Location
Free samples add that special element to any grocery shopping experience: if a smiling employee offers up a toothpick-speared cube of cheese, the chore suddenly becomes a bit more fun. So imagine the fun that the Portage community had when they...
Read MoreA Valpo Life In the Spotlight: John Viehl
John Viehl, a Valparaiso resident and officer of Porter County’s Disabled American Veterans Association, loves the great outdoors. A nature boy at heart, he makes himself at home in just about any terrain or climate, be it a particularly sandy...
Read MoreNorthShore Health Center of Hammond Offers 3-D Mammography
Imagine a mammogram that provides a clearer, more comprehensive image, thereby detecting cancer earlier on, reducing the chance of a false positive, and decreasing anxiety. NorthShore Health Center of Hammond now offers a mammogram like so. As of...
Read MoreIn Their Own Words: McColly Real Estate Agents Tell All
Katie Wietbrock is a full-time agent with McColly Real Estate, as well as the office manager for McColly Real Estate’s DeMotte location. She described McColly as a “one-stop-shop,” a full service real estate company that has everything agents...
Read MoreFull Hearts at the LaPorte Goes Red for Women Breakfast
Members of the La Porte County community donned their brightest red attire and convened at Michigan City’s Uptown Center on March 16th for a very special morning of celebration, nourishment, support, and action. Presented locally by Franciscan...
Read MoreHome Improvement Market Showcases Ideas and Trade Careers
With spring around the corner, many are itching to erase the toll the winter doldrums took on their homes—or simply eager to start a new project. For Northwest Indiana residents, Porter County’s 41st annual Home Improvement Market was just the...
Read MoreRittenhouse Village Hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser for St. Agnes
If there’s one thing the community loves to rally around, it’s the promise of a belly full of soul-comforting food. The staff members of Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso and St. Agnes Adult Day Center promised such a meal when they began selling...
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