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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 17th Annual Festival of the Lakes.  The Mega Pass is on sale now for $60 each, in person...

Valparaiso Tri Kappa is hosting its 1st Annual Tri Kappa Trot on June 12th at 7:30 am. This 5k/2k fun run/walk will be at the beautiful Creekside Trails at Creekside Park. The fee is $30 to either run or walk, and all participants will receive a dry...

VNA nurses caring for Steve learned that one of the “luxuries” he missed was a straight razor shave, complete with hot towel service that he used to treat himself to once in a while when he was younger. The nurses sprang into action through the...

On Sunday, community members in Valparaiso gathered downtown in front of the stage and under the pavilion to ready themselves for VNA of Northwest Indiana’s Annual Stroll fundraiser. This year was the Groovy Stroll, celebrating the 50-ish...

On Saturday, 200 motorcycles and bikers gathered outside of the Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso to participate in the annual bike blessing. The group gathered to share live Christian rock music and prayer. The event began with bikers inside the store...

Residents come and go in Maria Center. We’d like to introduce the larger TCAD community residents who have arrived in the past 18 months. (Not listed is Antoinette Condo, who is temporarily in Virginia with her family.) Mary Alice Fogarty...

Center for Hospice Care’s (CHC) new program, Pet Peace of Mind® recognizes and actively supports the unique bond between hospice patients and their pets. The program aligns with Center for Hospice Care’s mission “to improve the quality of...

Just in time for Mother's Day, Listen to your Mother, a series of live readings by local writers about motherhood, will take the stage at the Hobart Art Theater on Saturday, May 8 at 7 PM. Beverages will be available for purchase by The Brickhouse...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Marcus Steele, Jr. was named Indiana’s State Youth of the Year on Tuesday during a virtual ceremony with participants from Clubs across the state. Surrounded by his father and Boys & Girls...

It’s contest time!!!!  This month celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day. Here’s a fun activity for your children to participate in and show their creative side while appreciating Earth and Arbor Day.  Contest #1: Choose an Earth or Arbor Day...