Halloween is just around the corner, which means spooky season is in full swing! Below we listed the trick-or-treating times and frightening fun events happening in the Region this month. Be sure to check it out to plan some spook-tacular nights in...
Read MoreAATG Part 6 recap: a look into each speech that captured #MyStrength
On September 16, GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown hosted the event of the year: All About the Girls Part 6! Held at Urschel Pavilion in Downtown Valparaiso, Craig-Brown invited six women to speak on the encouraging...
Read MoreComcast offers fast, reliable telecommunications services to and invests in communities across Northwest Indiana
In a world that’s becoming more and more dependent on technology, it’s important to have access to reliable, state-of-the-art telecommunications services. “Comcast provides its state-of-the-art Xfinity Internet, TV, Mobile, Voice (home...
Read MoreDr. Sean DeSilva named Medical Director of the Franciscan Health Breast Care Center Crown Point, the only fellowship-trained breast imager at Crown Point hospital
Dr. Sean DeSilva, MD of Franciscan Health is one of a kind - he is currently the only fellowship-trained breast imager at the Crown Point location. That very reason is what encouraged him to take the job as the new Medical Director of the Franciscan...
Read MoreMethodist Hospital Foundation holds annual golf outing to benefit hospital
More than 150 golfers gathered for the Methodist Hospitals Foundation10th annual golf outing at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. Funds raised will support all patient services that the hospital provides to the community. “The proceeds from...
Read MoreChester Inc.’s newest building for Northwest Indiana Eye and Laser Center hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
All eyes were on the Northwest Indiana Eye and Laser Center on Wednesday, Sept. 22 for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Valparaiso location at 851 Eastport Centre. The project first started two years ago when the site for the Valparaiso...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Jennifer Swertel-Woelfel
For Jennifer Swertel-Woelfel, dogs are a (wo)man’s best friend. Swertel-Woelfel has been rescuing animals, particularly dogs, in the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana for over a decade. “Most of the dogs that I rescue are on death's...
Read MoreVale Park Animal Hospital doctors work as a team to provide excellent care in a family-like atmosphere
Vale Park Animal Hospital in Valparaiso takes pride in the care they offer its four-legged patients. The team of veterinary doctors works hard to ensure this quality care, and a few of them spoke with us about what makes their work at the hospital...
Read MoreA Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Elena Jambrina
A trip to a grocery store and McDonald’s changed Elena Jambrina’s life forever. Jambrina, who was originally from Zamora, Spain, came to the United States after falling in love with an American serving in the Air Force in the town where she grew...
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