The weather was perfect for a refreshing day out on the water as Whiting kicked off their 3rd annual AquaX Jet Ski Races at Whiting Lakefront Park on Saturday. The free event runs all weekend long on Lake Michigan. “It showcases our lakefront and...
“There’s an unfortunate disconnect between the police and the public,” said Hebron Police Department Detective Sergeant Kyle Belec, “I think if people understood what we deal with on a daily basis and the fact that things can change in a...
“I can show them all of the parts of what they are doing,” said Susie Matejczyk, “but I can’t do it for them.” Matejczyk teaches at the Montessori Academy of Valparaiso. The Montessori style differs from mainstream education in that it...
Sauers Buick GMC hosted their 4th annual Buick Test Drive for Your Students event on Saturday, loading up the lot with an all-star lineup of new Buick and GMC cars, trucks, and SUVs for fun–and free–test drives in support of the New Prairie...
“You are special,” reads the note from Arianna Wilson of Portage, “and you are not alone either.” Arianna, who enjoys riding her bike and is looking forward to playing on her volleyball team this year, is an inspiration at only 17. She’s...
Plates were piled high with delicious pulled pork and more at the annual WVLP 103.1 Hog Roast at Butterfield Pavilion at Fairground Park Friday night. With live ambient music, a selection of salads and pasta, grilled chicken, and a perpetually...
The 8th Annual Livin’ It Up Music Festival cranked Zao Island to eleven on Saturday with a full lineup of talented local bands to raise funds in support of Porter County Special Olympics. “Special Olympics is all volunteers,” said John King,...
United Way welcomed Porter County families to Sunset Hill Farm County Park on Saturday for their 3rd annual Field Day & Volunteer Fair. “[It’s an] affordable family fun day for parents of young children to bring out their kids and get to know...
Heroes filled the streets of the City of Whiting as they gathered downtown to celebrate the total vanquishing of evil doers everywhere. Fearless heroes leapt off the pages of DC and Marvel alike and performed daring stunts and wielded their powers by...
The Valpo Parks Foundation hosted an all-ages party for the community to show off the new upgrades to Tower Park. Among the most anticipated additions was Samardzija Field which was unveiled a week ago. The Party in the Park was an opportunity for...