Lauren Grasham

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2024

By: Alyssa Chartrand, Aubrey Thomson, Curtis Hankins, Damon Modglin, Garrett Spoor, Lauren Grasham, Philip Bolton Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Top 10 health articles on Valpo.Life in 2024 If previous years taught us anything, it’s to prioritize our wellbeing and take care of ourselves through difficult times. Each year brings new stressors and challenges, but being able to take a look at your health and make changes that promote...

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Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2024

By: Curtis Hankins, Garrett Spoor, Jennifer Arzola, Lauren Grasham Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Top 10 business articles on Valpo.Life in 2024 A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

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Hundreds of volunteers help bring Porter-Starke’s Turkey Trot 5K to life for Region runners

Hundreds of volunteers help bring Porter-Starke’s Turkey Trot 5K to life for Region runners It was an action-packed race to the finish line Thanksgiving morning as hundreds of runners laced up their shoes and braced the cold for Porter-Starke’s annual 5K Turkey Trot race.  The Turkey Trot is a holiday staple event in the Valparaiso...

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Brad Konar and Tom Marlow bring passion for motorcycles to new gig at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso 

Brad Konar and Tom Marlow bring passion for motorcycles to new gig at Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso  Brad Konar and Tom Marlow may have recently joined the Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso team in October, but their passion for motorcycles and the Harley brand itself rides almost two decades back. The duo previously worked at a shop in...

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Recovery Matters residential treatment program helps people navigate their journey with addiction recovery

Recovery Matters residential treatment program helps people navigate their journey with addiction recovery To help those across the Northwest Indiana region best navigate their journey to become  triumphant in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction, Regional Health Systems, a Regional  Care Group Member, is welcoming them with open arms to...

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CoAction, Multicultural Wellness Network host ‘Harvesting Connections’ event to celebrate caregivers in Northwest Indiana 

CoAction, Multicultural Wellness Network host ‘Harvesting Connections’ event to celebrate caregivers in Northwest Indiana  On November 16 CoAction and the Multicultural Wellness Network celebrated National Caregivers Month by hosting ''Harvesting Connections: Celebrating Caregivers and Older Adults" at the Merrillville branch of the Lake County Public Library. Attendees...

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VNA Hospice NWI lends a hand to local veterans at Lake County Stand Down event

VNA Hospice NWI lends a hand to local veterans at Lake County Stand Down event On Wednesday, November 13, many local veterans gathered at the Lake County Fairgrounds for VNA Hospice NWI’s second annual Lake County Veteran Stand Down event.  Originally from the Vietnam War era, the phrase “veteran stand down” stems...

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Levin Tire’s trusted service advisors make it possible for vehicles to hit the ground rolling all year long

Levin Tire’s trusted service advisors make it possible for vehicles to hit the ground rolling all year long Whether it's a brand-new make and model fresh off the lot or one that’s been passed down through the family for years, no vehicle is complete without the perfect set of tires. Finding the ones your vehicle needs for a smooth ride, however, can be a...

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