Andrea Marvel

Family & Youth Services Bureau of Porter County’s Annual Chalk the Walk Brings Pops of Color and Family Fun to Valparaiso

Family & Youth Services Bureau of Porter County’s Annual Chalk the Walk Brings Pops of Color and Family Fun to Valparaiso Courthouse Square is a little more colorful after sponsored local artists put chalk to the sidewalk during Saturday’s 6th annual Chalk the Walk event hosted by Family & Youth Services Bureau of Porter County. The rain mostly held off or came in...

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2018 Portage Relay For Life Celebrates Survivors and Walks for a Cure

2018 Portage Relay For Life Celebrates Survivors and Walks for a Cure Cancer survivors, caregivers, and supporters pitched tents in preparation for the 12-hour Relay for Life of Portage at Willowcreek Middle School on Friday night to help raise funds to support the American Cancer Society. A color guard from American...

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Currie Motors Ford of Valpo Assists the Folds of Honor Mission in Supporting Veteran Families

Currie Motors Ford of Valpo Assists the Folds of Honor Mission in Supporting Veteran Families A sunny Saturday set the scene for loud cars, grilled hamburgers, and open hearts as Currie Motors Ford of Valpo hosted their annual car show fundraiser for Folds of Honor. From car enthusiasts to war veterans, the lot was packed people supporting...

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La Porte County Family YMCA Hosts 2018 Dancing Like a Star Event at Blue Chip Casino

La Porte County Family YMCA Hosts 2018 Dancing Like a Star Event at Blue Chip Casino Exceptional talent and extraordinary generosity got the crowd going at the 4th Annual La Porte County Family YMCA Dancing Like a Star event at Blue Chip Casino on Friday night. Audience members brought more than bucks to the table — they also...

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Aspire & Inspire: Rose Butler Remembered at 1st Annual CASA Awards Celebration

Aspire & Inspire: Rose Butler Remembered at 1st Annual CASA Awards Celebration The first annual Spirit of Rose: Aspire & Inspire Awards were presented to deserving volunteers of the Porter County CASA program at the Moose Lodge on Sunday night in honor of the late Rose Butler. “Rose truly aspired to passionately advocate...

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Advanced Animal Medical Hosts Open House & Adopt-a-thon for Dyer Community to Find New Forever Friends

Advanced Animal Medical Hosts Open House & Adopt-a-thon for Dyer Community to Find New Forever Friends When you adopt a pet, you’re giving it a “forever home,” but if you do it right, you’ll also become its forever friend. Advanced Animal Medical’s understanding of this relationship dynamic is obvious as soon as you walk through the...

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Stand Up for St. Jude House Brings Community Together to Celebrate 23 Years in Service

Stand Up for St. Jude House Brings Community Together to Celebrate 23 Years in Service “No matter what we do or how we do it, it always revolves around the cause of helping abuse victims in our community,” said Kelley Wotherspoon of Crown Point. “No matter how things have changed over the years, St. Jude House continues to keep...

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Korellis Roofing Supports Education with First Annual George & Harriet Korellis Scholarship Awards

Korellis Roofing Supports Education with First Annual George & Harriet Korellis Scholarship Awards Family values held strong at Korellis Roofing as Pete and Susie Korellis presented the first annual George & Harriet Korellis Scholarship awards Thursday night at the family event that started with a cocktail reception and ended in applause...

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The City of Hammond Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Delicious Food, Authentic Entertainment, and Family Fun

The City of Hammond Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Delicious Food, Authentic Entertainment, and Family Fun From the flavor of the food to the flavor of the entertainment, the City of Hammond hosted a Cinco de Mayo festival as vibrant as their city in the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday night. For only $15 for adults and $5 for children, families from the...

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