We've made some great strides in our video production this year! We built a studio, had some great interviews, and got out in the community to share some great stories about people, places, and programs taking place across Northwest Indiana.
Without further adieu, check out our Top 10 Videos on LaPorteCountyLife in 2015!
Made in La Porte County 2015
Every few years the Greater La Porte Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan City Economic Development Corporation bring a growing number of manufactures together for a day they call "Made in La Porte County". This year we were on the scene for the event to get the low-down on what the event does for La Porte county, why they host it, how it helps students from around the county, and the importance of manufacturing in La Porte county.
#WeAreTogether La Porte Football's New Era
After coming second in state and the retirement of a two decade long head coach La Porte Football is coming up to a new era. We recently went to pre-season practice to catch up with the team on how they're handling the changes, how they're making their way to state again, and they're new motto.
Beach Yoga at Stone Lake Beach
Summer in La Porte is filled with a bunch of lesser known activities to help get you fit - and doing yoga at the beach is one of them. We recently caught up with what happens at Stone Lake Beach in the mornings and how it's beneficial to the La Porte community.
Members Advantage Credit Union Celebrates Kids with Penny Panda Savings Club
Members Advantage Credit Union isn't just for adults - the kids can take use of their services too. With the Penny Panda Savings Club, kids up to twelve can have their own savings account at the bank. For MACU to show their appreciation to the kids that are a part of the club they host a free movie for the kids and their families. We recently were on the scene for this year's event, and we talked to some Penny Panda members (and adults too) about the club.
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg on His Military Service
Mayor Pete Buttigieg hasn't just been serving as Mayor of South Bend for the last few years - he has also been serving his country. Back in 2014 Mayor Buttigieg was deployed over seas as a part of the US Navy Reserve. We asked him about his experience and how that brought him closer to his love for South Bend.
Mayor Blair Milo on the "Hub of Awesome"
Ever wonder why La Porte is nicknamed the Hub of Awesome? We have the answer for you. From it's amazing citizens, to the pride they have for living in La Porte, Mayor Blair Milo has a lot of reasons to keep coming back to their aptly assigned city motto. In this part of our full interview with Mayor Milo she explains why she loves it so much, and why La Porte is really 'Awesome'.
Cindy Berchem's Positive Outlook
Sometimes you just need to make lemonade out of lemons. Being positive is a important factor to La Porte County Family YMCA CEO Cindy Berchem and she explains why it's so important to her community, the YMCA itself, and how it helped turn around one of the Y's biggest events of the year.
IU Health La Porte Hospital - Women's Fair 2015
Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital's premiere event each year is the Women's Fair - a event that's full of entertainment, food, information - and most importantly - free screenings. We were on the scene for 2015's Women's Fair to talk to some of the hospital's doctors and staff to see what part they had in the event and why it's so important for the community to take advantage of the services the event provides.
The History of "The Big Guy": La Porte's Iconic Santa
Driving around downtown La Porte during the holiday season is like any other town - lights lit up on trees, holiday decorations up and down the main street. What La Porte has that many others don't is a historic Santa statue that has been a part of their community for decades. With Santa now up and waving to drivers down on Lincolnway, we decided to get a little history on this iconic landmark.
The Lady Lifers Take On #DearMe
The Lady Lifers decided to participate in the #DearMe movement, which asks women of all ages to give advice to their younger selves. Every woman has a learning experience through their teenage years on how to find themselves, and our Lifers were no different. Throughout this honest and emotional video the Lifers tell you about their past and how they've changed from their teenage selves.