Horizon’s original charter institution — The First National Bank, Michigan City — brought the “gold standard” to customer service in banking. At the turn of the century, local railroad industrialist John H. Barker paid his freight car...
VHS Girls Varsity & JV Volleyball Teams Sweep Merrillville
On Thursday night, the Valparaiso High School Varsity & JV volleyball teams defeated their Merrillville counterparts without losing a set. Scores: Varsity Won 3-0 Overall record 6-4, DAC 3-0 Valpo 25 25 25 Merrillville 22 9 21 serving : Dani...
Gretchen Peters One Night Jam at Chicago Street Theatre September 8
Legendary Nashville songwriter Gretchen Peters makes her second appearance on the Chicago Street Theatre's stage on Sunday, September 8th. Peters, who has written hit songs for Trisha Yearwood, Bryan Adams, Pam Tillis, Neil Diamond, George Strait,...
Franciscan St. Margaret Health Offers Lung Cancer Screening That Can Help Save Lives
Franciscan Alliance has joined the war against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., through a potentially life-saving screening initiative that can uncover problems and lead to treatment. A new program being offered at...
Take Your Business Further with a Social Media Manager
As technology continues to be the main source of communication for many, there are those who are still getting the hang of the tools at their disposal. It wasn’t long ago that advertising and news came in the form of ink and paper that landed on...
10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Fifties Music Concert, Social Media Day, and Garden Walk
Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend music festival, fifties rock and roll, social media day, artbash, garden walk, fireworks, gala event,...
Regional Development Authority Presents Positive Impact at Duneland Chamber Luncheon
On Wednesday, June 26th, the Duneland Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon, provided by Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill, to recognize the positive impact that the organization RDA has made on Northwest Indiana. The Regional Development...
Cooling Centers Available Across the City for Extreme Heat
The following Cooling Centers are available when the heat index exceeds 100 degrees for consecutive days. Valparaiso University (219) 464-5000 Harre Union, 1509 Chapel Drive., open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Christohper Center Library, 1410...
This Summer the Towle Offers Gritty, Urban Heartwarming Musical
More than 12 years ago the creative staff at Hammond’s Towle Theater first heard the incredible music to Brooklyn, the musical. And now, they are presenting the Midwest premiere of the show to local audiences. “A Midwest premiere includes...
Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point Salutes Volunteers
Vivian Kelby, a 38-year auxiliary volunteer for Franciscan St. Anthony Health – Crown Point, accepts a congratulatory pin for logging 30,000 service hours during her tenure from Loretta Malloy-Gartner, the group’s second vice president; at a...